Renovated 12 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Issigeac, Aquitaine

1,800,000 EUR 1,548,000 GBP 1,944,000 USD

Reference: 238007

Bedrooms: 12
Bathrooms: 11
Floor Size: 640 m2
Plot Size: 8.8 hectares / 21.75 acres

Features

Woodland
Hot Tub or Sauna
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Nestling in nearly 22 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with expansive pool, paddock and mature woodland, is this superbly restored Manoir with separate guest house and pigeonnier, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Issigeac.

This truly immaculate property offers plenty of accommodation which can be entirely flexible. Attention to detail and the craftsmanship in this property is apparent everywhere. Quality hand-made doors and windows, limestone flooring throughout and heat exchange system for heating the main house.

Set around a walled courtyard with ornamental pond, beautiful shrubs and plants and outside eating area, the main Manoir consists of 4 bedrooms and a fifth bedroom which could easily be part of the main house or the guest accommodation. With a further 2 bedrooms, guest kitchen, living room and conservatory the end of the manoir could be let out completely separately.

On the opposite side of the courtyard is the 3 bedroom converted longere with its own private terracing and oil fired central heating.

The pigeonnier is an ideal couple's retreat with Jacuzzi hot tub.

The swimming pool is 12m x 6m with stepped entrance, tiled surround, electric cover and heating.

Outside there is a garage, and a ruin with planning permission to restore.

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France Property Buying Guide

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.