Character 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Penne d'Agenais, Nouvelle Aquitaine

478,800 EUR 411,768 GBP 517,104 USD

Reference: 247750

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 230 m2
Plot Size: 5.88 hectares / 14.53 acres

Features

No Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Multiple Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Garage
Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Full of character and charm and with stunning views over the Lot valley, this lovely 3 bedroom stone built house is situated in a quiet setting close to the charming medieval village of Penne d'Agenais, which was recently listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, with all amenities and numerous restaurants and craft shops.

With a spacious living area of 230m2, features include, on the ground floor: large kitchen/diner with a bright adjoining conservatory; spacious living room opening onto a balcony with lovely countryside views and a bedroom with an en-suite shower room and access to the balcony.

First floor: large landing leading to 2 bedrooms and a shower room.

Basement: laundry room, cellar and a workshop.

Outside: pretty outbuilding that has been partially converted into a guest house (possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions), another workshop, garden shed and a garage.

The property is set in almost 6 hectares of beautiful meadows and woods.

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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.