14 bedroom Chateau for sale with Income Potential in Saumur, Pays-de-la-Loire

1,050,000 EUR 903,000 GBP 1,134,000 USD

Reference: 242659

Bedrooms: 14
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 460 m2
Plot Size: 0.85 hectares / 2.1 acres

Features

Terrace
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income

Details

Rare Nineteenth century property full of character and charm set in over 2 acres, located within easy walking distance of all shops and amenities in the heart of Saumur, within easy reach by car of the Chateaux de la Loire.
Ideal as a private residence or for income generation.

2h45 from Paris.
Beautiful old elements.
Annex house restored.
Pool.
Vaulted cellar and outbuildings.
Terrace.
Courtyard.
Beautiful wooded parkland.
All on 8,479m2.

The Main Residence (385m2)
On the ground floor:
A fitted kitchen of 17m2, tiled floor, stairway.
A laundry room of 8m2 en suite, tiled floor.
A large 28m2 dining room, parquet floor, French ceiling, fireplace and access to the 25m2 terrace.
A bedroom of 18m2, parquet floor, stone, fireplace with:
A private bathroom of 3m2 with wc.
A 32m2 bedroom, parquet and tiled floor, stone, access to the swimming pool with:
A private bathroom with wc.
Another bedroom, tiled floor with its private shower room-wc.

On the raised ground floor, access by the exterior double-flight staircase on the porch:
A 10m2 entrance, old parquet floor, stairway.
A 26m2 living room, old parquet floor, stone, fireplace.
A 32m2 living room with bow window, parquet, stone and fireplace.
An office of 18m2 with wc, old parquet floor and stone.
2 bedrooms of 30m2 each, with private bathroom-wc.
Another bedroom of 11m2.

On the 1st floor:
A landing of 7m2, parquet floor leading to:
A bedroom of 17m2, parquet, stone and fireplace, with its shower room-wc.
A 39m2 suite, with office and 2 bedrooms.
Another suite of 49m2, with an office, 2 bedrooms and bathroom.

On the 2nd floor:
A 30m2 bedroom, parquet floor, beams, with its shower room-wc.

Slate roof, in good condition.
Town gas central heating.
Mains drainage.

Beautiful 18th century vaulted cellar of 35m2, under the house.
Room to be restored of 20m2 adjoining the house.
A technical room of 11 m2.

The restored Annex House (75m2) includes:
On the ground floor:
2 rooms, one with kitchen area.
Upstairs:
2 bedrooms with a bathroom.
Above:
A room in the attic, with floor tiles.

A large lean-to for 4 to 5 cars.

Swimming pool in the garden, with terrace.
Land - fully enclosed - composed of:
Large interior courtyard.
Landscaped garden with swimming pool.
Very beautiful wooded park with century-old trees.

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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.