Historical 32 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon

1,740,000 EUR 1,496,400 GBP 1,879,200 USD

Reference: 224952

Bedrooms: 32
Bathrooms: 16
Floor Size: 1,400 m2
Plot Size: 0.3 hectares / 0.74 acres

Features

Terrace
Fireplace
Elevator
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Parking
Garage
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

Grand, spacious and unique 19th Century manor house, with a vast total living area of around 1,400m2, currently split into 11 apartments including a unique dwelling of 400m2 and another house, set within a large plot of 2,983m2, situated in the centre of a small town, within walking distance to amenities, in the region of Beziers.

With an excellent rental income, this very beautiful Maison de Maitre features exceptional main dwelling and 10 other apartments for rent, plus an independent house with its own garden. This very elegant apartment offers 400m2 on the ground floor and 1st floor with its sumptuous entrance and totally private monumental staircase. Large reception rooms with beautiful fireplaces, authentic floors and high moulded ceilings, all preserved and meticulously restored. To complete the comfort there is a large sunny terrace, a covered terrace, orangery, garage and cellar with a view of its private garden with hundred-year-old trees which provide privacy and a water basin to be renovated.

All apartments are serviced by a lift and a stairwell on the other side of the building. They come in all sizes and are of good standard under conventional leases and offer an attractive rental income.

Great potential for further development, thus increasing the income possibilities.

It is highly unusual because there is no co-ownership. Ideal for an Investor.

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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.