11 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Castelnaudary, Occitanie

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated 5 bedroom house with two independent cottages, outbuildings and equestrian facilities, nestling in over 17 hectares of glorious land with mature gardens and expansive pool, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Castelnaudary.

This spectacular historic domaine benefits from full privacy with no close neighbours. It retains much of its historic character, but it has been lovingly renovated over many ears with double glazing and reversible heating / air conditioning.

Really comfortable requiring no work, it is set out over a main 5 bedroom house, with two additional fully independent 2 bedroom cottages / maisonettes that are fully equipped and suitable for visiting friends and family, multigeneration living, or for revenue generation (gites, chambre d'hotes / B&B or even events - subject to necessary permissions).

In addition, there is a separate area that is suitable to live in with two bedrooms and fabulous views. The property has a stunning private pool as well as numerous other outbuildings including a garage, laundry area, hen-house, stables and other sheds.

The land surrounding the property not only provides privacy and fabulous views but is also suitable for horses or other animals. There are numerous walks and bridlepaths directly around the property and it really is a nature lover's paradise.

Despite being set in such a peaceful haven, it is just a short drive to the nearest villages with all amenities including shops, bakeries, markets, pharmacies, schools, and a 15 minute drive to the nearest larger town with even more commerce - Castelnaudary.

This fabulous domaine is also just over 1 hour from the Mediterranean coast, and benefits from a mild year-round climate. The property is well connected to domestic and international transport links including being just 30 minutes away from an international airport (Carcassonne) / train station and under 1 hour to a major international airport (Toulouse).

This stunning domaine is suitable for a family looking to embrace the French lifestyle, to perhaps do a tourism / revenue generation project, or even to keep horses or other animals in the surrounding private land.

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Features

Reference248197

Price760,000 EUR

Bedrooms

11

Bathrooms

5

Floor Space

325.0m2

Land Area

17.2 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Land

Additional meadow / pasture / non-gardened land

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Garage

Has covered vehicle parking

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Multiple Dwellings

Includes 2 or more habitable buildings

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Air Conditioning

Existing in one or more rooms

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Good Condition

Terrace

Terraced outside space

Original Features

Retains original character features

Equestrian Facilities

Existing stabling or other facilities

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1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.