Authentic 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Duras, Aquitaine

798,000 EUR 686,280 GBP 861,840 USD

Reference: 240657

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Floor Size: 172 m2
Plot Size: 1.5 hectares / 3.71 acres

Features

Woodland
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Surrounded by nearly 3.75 acres of glorious gardens and woodland, is this charming 3 bedroom stone house with separate guest house, ideally located in a peaceful area near all amenities in Duras.

Situated in the Lot-et-Garonne, just over an hour from the beautiful city of Bordeaux and only fifteen minutes from the train station or the highway, this 172m2 property is perfectly maintained and offers a spacious and comfortable interior, as well as an adjoining gite offering unique customisation potential.

The house has a spacious living and dining room, perfect for relaxing with family or entertaining friends. The kitchen is fully equipped and functional, offering the perfect preparation and cooking space for the most demanding chefs.

There are three spacious bedrooms and a modern bathroom, perfect for a family or for guests. The guest house is a real opportunity for DIY and customisation enthusiasts. With a little care and love, it could be transformed into a true haven, perfect for entertaining guests or creating a creative workshop.

The property is situated on 1.5 hectares of land, fully fenced 2m high and offers a breathtaking view of the pines and the lake and also has a brand new petanque court. The land is a real paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

The heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler and wood burner.

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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.