Income Producing 14 bedroom Complex for sale with countryside view in Douzens, Languedoc-Roussillon

1,175,000 EUR 1,010,500 GBP 1,269,000 USD

Reference: 246310

Bedrooms: 14
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 530 m2
Plot Size: 2.14 hectares / 5.3 acres

Features

Garden
Land
Private Pool
Vineyard or Wine Making
Multiple Dwellings
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming complex of properties nestling in over 5 acres of glorious land with vineyard, gardens, expansive pool and outbuildings, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Douzens.

The main house (145m2) comprises of 4 bedrooms, en-suite bathroom/ shower/ WC to master bedroom and family bathroom/shower with WC serving downstairs bedrooms.

There is a separate living room, kitchen/ diner, cloakroom/ office and WC to the upper floor.

The gites comprise of Minervois cottage (90m2) where there are 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and separate WC on the upper level.

On the lower level is a 3rd bedroom and open plan kitchen/diner/living room area.

Corbiere cottage (75m2) has 2 bedrooms, and shower room with separate WC on the upper level. On the lower level is an open plan kitchen/diner/living room.

Alaric cottage (120m2) offers 2 bedrooms with en-suites to both bedrooms, and on the lower level is a kitchen/diner with separate living room.

Fitou apartment (100m2): All one level on first floor are 3 bedrooms, en-suite shower/WC to master and additional family bathroom with separate WC, and an open plan kitchen/diner/living room.

The estate is currently run as a gites complex (a future owner may need to reapply for any necessary permissions and business registration).

The outbuildings comprises of a games barn (100m2) with built in kitchen, a closed barn (120m2) on 2 levels. The ground level is currently used as a garage for 2 to 3 cars/ trailers, and the upper level has access to a house (future project potential, subject to necessary permissions).

The Lavoir is currently used as a utility room with washing machines, shower room and WC.

The cellar (approximately 400m2) has a large floor area with additional rooms, currently used for storage.

The 'Ruin' (approximately 80m2): on 2 levels, is a major project for a potential 5th gite (subject to necessary permissions). An additional ruin is adjoining this (outside kitchen potential, subject to necessary permissions).

Another open barn (approximately 100m2) is currently used as garage for 3 to 4 cars, and a storage building is adjacent to this barn.

An open hangar/Brick barbecues is currently containing a full size Petanque court with adjoining brick barbecues and several smaller storage buildings within the same area.

Outside space: An entrance courtyard and all above buildings are set within
0.38 hectares. The walled 'garden' area contains a fenced pool (14m x 6m and terrace of 100m2), 'lawn' area and large turreted well.

Approximately 1.6 hectares are currently laid as vines.

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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.