Exclusive 15 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in St Barthelemy de Bussiere, Aquitaine

5,300,000 EUR 4,611,000 GBP 5,565,000 USD

Reference: 245326

Bedrooms: 15
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 1,500 m2
Plot Size: 144 hectares / 355.83 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Lake, River or Pond
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
On or Near Golf Course
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Superb 15 bedroom estate, which was at its most important in the 19th Century as a summer residence of distinguished lords from Limoges, situated in a quiet setting in St Barthelemy de Bussiere.

After a thorough renovation and a modern extension in the last 20 years, this tasteful ensemble includes various business rooms, workshops and a variety of equestrian/sports facilities, which have been added to the main building.

There is also a luxurious indoor swimming pool, small chapel and well-kept park.

Located just 5 minutes from an 9-hole golf course, features include:
Main house of 535m2. Laundry room 24m2. Caretaker's house 125m2. Offices + apartments 265m2. Central apartments 90m2. Guest house 160m2. Workshops 50m2. Trophy room 330m2. Bar + machine shed 30m2. Covered riding arena 950m2. Agricultural machinery shed 200m2. Horse stall 580m2. Covered swimming pool 350m2. Grain shed etc. 200m2.

Forests and hills dominate the landscape, interrupted by small lakes. On such a lake, the estate is situated on 148 hectares of land.

Among other things, there is an indoor swimming pool, stables, a covered riding school, barns, various outbuildings, garages, its own chapel and of course the main house, which is equipped and restored with great attention to detail, with modern furnishings and extravagant colours, it forms an exciting blend of traditional and modern styles.

Built in the 19th Century, the estate was the summer residence of the Lords of Limoges. The rural idyll and the possibility of hunting had brought them to Saint-Barthelemy, about 50km away. Today there is a nearby 9-hole golf course.

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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.