Character 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Monsegur, Aquitaine

1,007,000 EUR 866,020 GBP 1,087,560 USD

Reference: 244507

Bedrooms: 3
Floor Size: 210 m2
Plot Size: 44 hectares / 108.73 acres

Features

Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition
Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Vineyard or Wine Making
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Quiet Area

Details

Beautifully presented 3 bedroom stone built property, which is ideally situated in a quiet setting, yet less than 10 minutes from the charming village of Monsegur, which boasts numerous shops, bars, and restaurants.

Nestled atop a hill at the end of a cul-de-sac, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

With a living area of 210m2, features include, on the ground floor:magnificent entrance hall leading to a spacious living/dining room. A kitchen and a second living room opening onto 2 terraces, 1 of which houses a pool ideal for cooling off on hot summer days. The ground floor also includes 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a laundry room. A corridor leads to a workshop, an office, a second laundry room and a large space at the rear of the kitchen that could be integrated and renovated to expand the living area, with a staircase leading to the upper floor.

First floor, which is accessed via a beautiful spiral staircase: landing with a bedroom and an impressive customisable space, offering unlimited creative potential. Adjoining studio, with a separate entrance, overlooks 2 rooms and could be converted into a cottage or guest room, subject to the necessary permits.

Finally, a garage and a workshop complete this ensemble.

In total, the property extends over more than 44 hectares of land, including approximately 12 hectares of vineyards, as well as woods, meadows and a garden of around 5,000m2 surrounding the house. Some of the vines will be converted into grazing space, adding a touch of diversity to this already remarkable property.

The property does not include any wine making material as the property does not produce it's own wine.

This property is ideal for a family home or for someone with horses. Moreover, the opportunity to create a cottage presents an interesting opportunity to generate additional income.

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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.