19 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Villeneuve sur Lot, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Discover the perfect blend of history, charm, and business opportunity in this exceptional 17th-century estate set in the heart of South-west France.
Situated in a peaceful area, this character-filled property is ideal for anyone looking to embrace a new lifestyle or launch a hospitality project. A beautifully preserved manor house brimming with historic charm, featuring exquisite original details such as wood panelling, frescoes, hidden doors, exposed beams, and firepla...
Discover the perfect blend of history, charm, and business opportunity in this exceptional 17th-century estate set in the heart of South-west France.
Situated in a peaceful area, this character-filled property is ideal for anyone looking to embrace a new lifestyle or launch a hospitality project. A beautifully preserved manor house brimming with historic charm, featuring exquisite original details such as wood panelling, frescoes, hidden doors, exposed beams, and fireplaces in every room.
The residence offers generous living and entertaining spaces, multiple reception rooms, and two kitchens - perfect for both private use and hosting. Spread across two floors, the home includes numerous bedrooms, some with en suite bathrooms, offering comfort and privacy.
The expansive attic, to be renovated (subject to permissions), presents a fantastic opportunity to create additional living space, a serene yoga studio, or an inspiring artist's atelier.
Seven beautifully renovated gites are housed in a charming building just across from the manor, each blending comfort, character, and practicality-with some offering accessibility features to accommodate all guests.
Perfect for seasonal rentals or a year-round hospitality business, the property is currently run as a gite, a future owner may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration.
Adding to the appeal is a well-appointed pool house with a bar/reception area, games room, and bathroom, all opening onto a secure swimming pool with ample space for relaxing and entertaining.
A spacious stone barn enhances the estate's versatility-ideal for storage, events, or future development projects.
This rare estate combines residential elegance with serious income potential. Whether you're dreaming of a gite business, wellness retreat, or a change of pace with passive income, this property offers endless possibilities.
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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.
