Lovingly Maintained 18 bedroom Complex for sale with panoramic view in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

2,450,000 EUR 2,107,000 GBP 2,646,000 USD

Reference: 243893

Bedrooms: 18
Bathrooms: 12
Floor Size: 900 m2
Plot Size: 3.47 hectares / 8.58 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Fireplace
Multiple Dwellings
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Mountain View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Full of character and charm, this historic and totally renovated estate truly offers the best of the Southern French life.

Situated in a privileged and elevated position surrounded by private land, gardens and neighbouring vineyards, this fabulous property has 360 degree views, including the Pyrenees mountains.

This historic stone built property has been lovingly renovated and fully restored over nearly 2 decades. While preserving many of its original features including; stone walls, exposed wooden beams, original floors and some original doors and windows, this property has been expertly brought up to date with modern comforts in mind, which include central heating, as well as wood burners.

With a living area of around 900m2, not counting the additional annexes, garages, pool houses, workshops, barns and wine caves, this unique property features 5 separate fully independent houses with 18 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and extra WC's. Each house with their own private kitchen and living space.

The gorgeous estate provides buyers with the flexibility to generate revenue, run events and even have multiple families living or having holidays together.

The property showcases the best of what Southern France has to offer - stunning views, mild climate which can be enjoyed with two separate pools, a summer kitchen and a covered entertainment space, mature Mediterranean style gardens, a children's play area, and an underground TV area.

Despite its private setting, this stunning property is just a short drive to the nearest schools, shops, doctors, and boulangeries. It is well connected, being close to a TGV station, just 15 minutes to an international airport, and just 1 hour to the Mediterranean coast.

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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.