Authentic 25 bedroom Castle for sale with countryside view in Chinon, Centre

1,260,000 EUR 1,083,600 GBP 1,360,800 USD

Reference: 237270

Bedrooms: 25
Bathrooms: 27
Floor Size: 713 m2
Plot Size: 2.76 hectares / 6.83 acres

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Garage

Details

Unique opportunity to acquire an outstanding real estate complex of 3 buildings, surrounded by nearly 7 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with expansive pool, ideally located in a peaceful area near all amenities in Chinon.

Situated near the Vienne rivera, at the crossroads of Chinon and Bourgueil vineyards, the estate includes a Manor and its outbuildings in which a hotel, catering and reception activity has been carried out.

The typical architecture of the region and its components are found in each room of this splendid building and its outbuildings: exposed beams, open fireplaces in tuffeau stone, period dovecote, wooden floors, floor tiles and more.

The total habitable space is 1200m² separated into 3 buildings (around 550m² for the mansion).

The Manor and its extension include 25 bedrooms and their bathrooms, some (9) currently have their own kitchenette, or allow them to be created very easily, allowing the creation of independent lodging type accommodation. It totals 539m2 of living space.

The main Logis, not adjoining the Manor, currently houses the reception area with a private living room, a service kitchen, three dining rooms and two professional fitted kitchens.

Upstairs is one seminar room as well as a beautiful dovecote and a private area (91m2) that can be used as an annex, independent or service accommodation (contains 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and 1 kitchen).

This building is offering 472m2 of inhabitable space. A 48m2 apartment adjoining this building is also available.

Finally, the last building totals approximately 40m2 habitable part of which is currently rented by a permanent tenant. The lease may or may not be renewed for the sale.

The other part is in the state of restoration and will have to be restored to be habitable.

The property is set in a perfectly maintained and peaceful garden, containing beautiful species of centuries old trees. A terraced area and a parking space have been fitted out to welcome customers and visitors.

Other types of rooms are available for bicycles, storage etc.

All projects are feasible, creating a set of lodges or guest rooms, an event and reception space, business premises, senior residence spaces or independent tourist areas.

Each building has several entrances and independent areas that can be easily modified or transformed.

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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.