Historical Chateau for sale with panoramic view in Saint Just de Claix, Rhone-Alpes

1,380,000 EUR 1,186,800 GBP 1,490,400 USD

Reference: 243731

Bedrooms: 24
Floor Size: 1,000 m2
Plot Size: 6 hectares / 14.83 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Wheelchair Accessible
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Rentable Accommodation
Panoramic View
Parking
Traditional Style

Details

On the borders of La Drome and L'Isere, this is a genuine Medieval castle in 15 acres in a dominant position with views of the beautiful landscapes of La Drome, renovated and offering an excellent income opportunity.

Built in the 14th Century, the historic property is accessed via the gate and features living space of over 900 m2 on 3 levels with, on the ground floor, a reception room of 120 m2, a semi-professional kitchen and an office.
On the first level, a second large reception room, an apartment of 80 m2 with 3 bedrooms, shower room.
On the 2nd floor, a large dormitory of 120 m2, with numerous beds and wc, which overlooks a beautiful terrace , as well as a completely independent apartment of 70 m2.
On the top floor there are 8 bedrooms (including 2 parental suites).

In the grounds, there are 2 totally independent apartments which are wheelchair accessible and a reception area.

There is a swimming pool/spa area with teak decking coupled with a large playground and leisure areas.

Located 10 minutes from the motorway and 20 minutes from a TGV station, this is a tastefully renovated historic site (2013) with quality services which will appeal to people wishing to develop a professional activity in events and tourism.

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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.