Beachfront 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view and sea view views in Menton, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

690,000 EUR 593,400 GBP 745,200 USD

Reference: 247222

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 86 m2

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Communal Pool
Air Conditioning
Elevator
Sea View
Panoramic View
Front Line
Walk to Beach
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
May Require Improvement

Details

In need of updating this 2 bedroom 4th floor apartment, with a living area of around 86m2, plus a terrace and balcony, is ideally situated within a highly sought-after building on the sea front, with stunning views facing Menton's famous sandy beach "Les Sablettes" and within easy walking distance to the town centre.

With magnificent panoramic views of the sea, beaches and mountains, features include a spacious entrance hall, living room with access to a terrace offering superb panoramic sea views, separate kitchen with access to a balcony, 2 quiet bedrooms with built-in cupboards and with access to a balcony at back of the building, shower room, bathroom with a WC, as well as a guest WC.

Refurbishment needed. Sold with a storage space. Possibility of purchasing a double garage in the building. Building with caretaker. The services charges include air conditioning and heating, as well as cold and hot water.

FEATURES
Videophone
Caretaker
Lift
Window Shade
Air Conditioning
Panoramic Sea Views
Cellar
Terrace: 7m2
Terrace: 11m2
Living/Dining Area: 23.93m2
Bathroom WC: 5.31m2
Bedroom: 13.14m2
Corridor: 4.07m2
Bedroom: 12.12m2
Shower Room: 2.46m2
Corridor: 3.02m2
WC: 1.4m2
Kitchen: 7.8m2
Corridor: 1.82m2
Entrance: 11.41m2.

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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

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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.