Character 3 bedroom House for sale in Villefranche de Lonchat, Nouvelle Aquitaine

488,200 EUR 401,104 GBP 503,712 USD

Reference: 247970

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 160 m2
Plot Size: 2.61 hectares / 6.45 acres

Features

Walk to Amenities
Quiet Area
Parking
Outbuildings
Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully and tastefully renovated 3 bedroom country house, which seamlessly combines charm and comfort, ideally situated within a quiet and peaceful setting close to Villefranche de Lonchat.

With a living area of 160m2, features include, on the ground floor: spacious living with a large double aspect kitchen/dining room and a bright living room of almost 25m2. This level also features a bedroom with an en-suite shower room, WC and dressing room, as well as a separate WC and a utility room.

First floor: 2 bedrooms, study, shower room and WC.

Outside there is an adjoining barn, open stalls and meadow land, making the property ideal for equestrian pursuits. The barn also offers potential for extension or a guest house (subject to the necessary permissions).

Outdoor facilitates include a terrace, ornamental garden and a refreshing swimming pool, perfect for leisurely days with loved ones.

This property presents a rare opportunity to embrace country living in style, just moments away from essential conveniences.

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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.