2 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Boussac, Limousin

425,000 EUR 365,500 GBP 459,000 USD

Reference: 247203

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 151 m2
Plot Size: 0.48 hectares / 1.19 acres

Features

Garden
Build Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Traditional Style
Good Condition
May Require Improvement

Details

Charming collection of traditional farm buildings within an enclosed plot of over an acre with countryside views in the Limousin.

Set in 4,796m2 of land, there is a beautifully renovated 2 bedroom/2 bathroom longere with feature original beams, and another substantial house to renovate (subject to necessary permissions) with three floors, each offering in excess of 90m2.
In addition, there are two large barns offering further renovation potential (subject to necessary permissions).
All the buildings are nicely positioned around an attractive communal courtyard.

Further landscaped gardens to the side include a large East facing terrace ideal for outside living and dining and enjoying the adjacent pizza oven.
A spa pool (offered for sale by separate agreement), ample space to create a swimming pool (subject to necessary permissions) and open views across the beautiful Creusois countryside make this the perfect spot to enjoy la vie Francaise.

Situated under 10km to the bustling market town of Boussac with all amenities and local commerce.
Ideal potential for a gite business (subject to necessary permissions) or for a large extended family looking for multiple dwellings.

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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.