Lovingly Maintained 3 bedroom Castle for sale with countryside view in Marmande, Aquitaine

850,500 EUR 731,430 GBP 918,540 USD

Reference: 240659

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 300 m2
Plot Size: 5.1 hectares / 12.6 acres

Features

Equestrian Facilities
Renewable Energy
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Good Condition

Details

Nestling in 12.5 acres of glorious land with equestrian facilities, is this magnificent 3 bedroom, 18th century property, enjoying countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Marmande.

Built in 1752, with a living area of 300m2 and the possibility to create about 1,100m2 of additional living space for a hotel and tourism activity, this spacious property is located only 1 hour from Bordeaux, in an idyllic setting.

The main part of the property has 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open plan kitchen, a living and dining room, an additional room of 25m2, a magnificent entrance hall with period mosaic tiles, as well as other period architectural features that give the property a unique charm.

It benefits from a geothermal heating system as well as solar panels for hot water ready to be connected. A new roof was recently installed to ensure optimal waterproofing.

The 5 hectares of land, include ponds, woods, meadows and a beautiful formal garden. There are also 11 horse boxes available for horse lovers.

This property represents a unique opportunity for those looking to invest in a historic place to renovate, in an exceptional living environment, with the possibility of developing a hotel or tourist activity.

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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.