Riverside 13 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with lake or river and countryside views in Vals Les Bains, Rhone-Alpes

1,500,000 EUR 1,290,000 GBP 1,620,000 USD

Reference: 243729

Bedrooms: 13
Bathrooms: 12
Floor Size: 570 m2
Plot Size: 20 hectares / 49.42 acres

Features

Lake or River Included
Lake or River Adjacent
Fishing Facilities
Tennis Court
Original Features
Multiple Dwellings
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Rentable Accommodation
Camp Site
Lake or River View
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking

Details

Rare opportunity to acquire a rural property with income potential on the banks of the Ardeche river, set in almost 50 acres with beautiful natural and historic features.

This property is made up of several apartments in a sublime setting. A few kilometres from Vals les Bains, located in an exceptional and protected environment, on the banks of the Ardeche, with land of more than 20 hectares in a preserved environment, benefiting from a micro-climate, protected by majestic basaltic rocks, typical for this region.
The perfect place place to enjoy with friends and family, at the edge of your river on one of the idyllic private beaches. Clean water and air, far from pollution.

The main stone house (177 m2) has 2 apartments, 1 on the ground floor and the other upstairs with a spacious terrace overlooking the tennis court and the mountains.

On the other side of the courtyard (70m2), there is a second stone building (193 m2), also with 2 apartments. Several bedrooms have their own bathroom and wc, individual air conditioning and double glazing.

A little further, next to the Roman bridge, there is a third stone house (200 m2), completely renovated with an apartment and two guest rooms.

The area features spas, forests, picturesque villages with their weekly markets and the medieval town of Aubenas with its shops, a theatre, cinemas and festivals, just 20 minutes.

Even in winter, the ski slopes and cross-country ski trails are not far away. (Croix de Bauzon, Le Pal, La Chavade,. ).

At the entrance to the property, there are even two caravans in perfect condition, ready to welcome its guests.
A sanitation system for each caravan with an additional kitchen chalet.
Possibility of installing another 4 caravans or, for example, safari tents (glamping). The property also has a bivouac site with a toilet block close by.
On the other hand, nothing prevents you from keeping this place to oneself and enjoying, with family or privileged friends, this little corner of paradise.

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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.