5,157,893 EUR 4,435,787.98 GBP 5,570,524.44 USD

Reference: 243232

Bedrooms: 13
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 1,200 m2
Plot Size: 11 hectares / 27.18 acres

Features

Balcony
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Panoramic View
Parking

Details

Exceptionally restored 18th century Normandy Chateau with 3 gites, separate apartment and outbuildings, nestling in 11 hectares of beautiful gardens and land near all amenities in Etretat.

Built between 1762 and 1767, this magnificent 13 bedroom Chateau was designed by Joseph Abel, who was architect to King Louis XVI, as a country residence for a count. At the time, it was built entirely in limestone to a single design, with identical north and south elevations.

In recent years the chateau has undergone a complete restoration to the exacting standards required of French historic monuments; the structure and fabric of the chateau are in excellent condition with no expense spared in the quality of the materials used, the craftsmanship employed and the attention to detail.

The new owners will certainly have their own vision and aspirations for the chateau. The property has so much potential to explore in staff accommodation, multiple outbuildings and extensive grounds.

There is an entrance hall, fitted kitchen, living rooms, dining room, library, and WC on the ground floor. Stairs lead to 5 good size bedrooms on the first floor and 4 bedrooms on the second floor, all en suite.

Under the chateau, there are also 300m2 of vaulted limestone cellars with original fireplaces and atmospheric masses.

It is in an excellent location, with extensive restoration work undertaken, has a large number of buildings and generous grounds that make up the estate.

It will appeal to private or commercial buyers who wish to take this magnificent historic property and adapt it to their own needs.

2 hours drive from Paris
15 minutes from the coast
35 minutes from Le Havre

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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.