15 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Duras, Aquitaine

1,270,500 EUR 1,092,630 GBP 1,372,140 USD

Reference: 238444

Bedrooms: 15
Bathrooms: 10
Floor Size: 935 m2
Plot Size: 6.6 hectares / 16.31 acres

Features

Terrace
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Stunning stone built estate located in a quiet setting in Duras, with a vast spacious living area of 935m2 with a total of 15 bedrooms and set in a U-shape around a beautiful courtyard.

The central area of the building, which is currently being run as a charming B&B, features on the ground floor: 3 beautiful reception rooms with fireplaces and an en-suite bedroom with private access.

First floor: large landing leading to 4 bright bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

South wing, which houses the private quarters of the current owners: superb living room of 130m2 with a contemporary open plan kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 of which has a large dressing room, bathroom, mezzanine/office space and a utility room.

North wing, which is currently made up of 2 gites: 1 with 2 bedrooms and the other with 5 bedrooms. The gites could easily be divided to create 3 separate units.

Outside: superb manicured garden with panoramic views, swimming pool and a petanque court. Various terraces surround the house and allow to enjoy the idyllic setting.

There is also a garage and a tobacco drying shed.

This very versatile property offers many possibilities and will be the ideal setting for organising events, a tourist activity, or simply a superb family residence.

Located just a few kilometres from a charming bastide with local shops and restaurants, and only an hour from Bordeaux and Bergerac airports.

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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.