Character 15 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Saint Georges sur Loire, Pays-de-la-Loire

945,000 EUR 812,700 GBP 1,020,600 USD

Reference: 246737

Bedrooms: 15
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 700 m2
Plot Size: 4 hectares / 9.88 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
No Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition
May Require Improvement

Details

Exclusive 15 bedroom country chateau, which boasts superb original features throughout, situated in a quiet setting in Saint Georges sur Loire, close to Angers and the banks of the River Loire.

Full of character and charm and with period decor throughout, this grand chateau has been well preserved and respected and is in good condition, with original oak parquet flooring, wood panelling, ornate ceilings and numerous marble fireplaces.

The rooms to be renovated have good proportions and features - ready for the new owners to create their own style in this remarkable house.

With around 700m2 of living space, it comprises of, on the garden level: hunting room with a fireplace [42m2], 3 bedrooms [21, 20 & 17m2], kitchen [18m2], stores, wine cellar, boiler room.

Raised ground floor: entrance hall [61m2], salon [45m2], salon [40m2], large kitchen [22m2], study/library [18m2], dining room [44m2], WC. The 3 vast reception rooms are adorned with superb woodwork and abundant period features.

A remarkable stairway with oak banister leads to, on the first floor: 6 superb bedrooms, 2 of which are en-suite, 1 with a dressing room; [17, 17, 22, 32, 33m2 & 43m2], 2 bathrooms [13 & 12m2], small room with wash basins, separate WC with wash basin.

A service staircase in good condition leads to, on the second floor: 6 bedrooms, 1 of which has double dressing rooms, [20, 22, 22, 22, 29 & 30m2], 2 bathrooms [17 & 7m2], WC, vast attic. The renovations of the bedrooms and one of the bathrooms is to be completed. The rooms on this floor are particularly bright, with superb views over the countryside from the high windows.

To top it all off, there is access to the roof dome with its bull's eye windows; this could really be an opportunity to create a truly unique and extraordinary suite.

••The roof of this chateau requires attention.

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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

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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.