Renovated 12 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Occitanie, Midi-Pyrenees

1,700,000 EUR 1,462,000 GBP 1,836,000 USD

Reference: 239255

Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 6
Plot Size: 1.9 hectares / 4.7 acres

Features

Balcony
Skiing Area
Fireplace
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Nestling in 1.9 hectares of glorious land is this beautifully renovated 12 bedroom French Chateau with charming 19th century Chapel, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Occitanie.

On the ground floor is a pediment with stone coat of arms, an entrance hall of 37m2 with period wall paintings and floor tiles, spacious living room 50m2 decorated with overmantels and a marble fireplace, another living room 25m2 with fireplace and parquet floor.

There is an office with direct access to the park, a dining room 35m2, fireplace, and wooden floor, fitted kitchen 25m2 with a large fireplace, floor tiles and access to the outside, a back kitchen, bedroom 27m2, complete bathroom en suite, pretty period wooden spiral staircase and WC

A landing 40m2, wooden floor, stained glass windows. 4 large bedrooms each with their own bathroom, and walk in wardrobe, and a TV living room, are on the first floor.

On the second floor is a landing 40m2 with living room, 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with access to a huge attic, suitable for conversion with a very high ceiling.

Within the grounds is a very pretty Chapel from 1840.

A new roof, oil fired central heating, and internet fibre optic connection are further features.

Occitanie, Midi Pyrenees, Toulouse 80 minutes, Biarritz and beaches 2 hours, Ski resorts 45 minutes.

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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.