4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Le Temple sur Lot, Aquitaine

699,000 EUR 601,140 GBP 754,920 USD

Reference: 240925

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 465 m2
Plot Size: 10.43 hectares / 25.77 acres

Features

Terrace
Lake or River Included
Equestrian Facilities
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Enchanting renovated stone property set in over 25 acres with additional outbuildings and pool as well as many character features in a pretty rural setting with lovely countryside views.

The main house is spacious with an abundance of natural light. The large entrance hall opens on one side to the incredible living room of more than 200 m2 with its heated indoor swimming pool and large windows opening onto various terraces with lovely views.
A beautiful adjoining kitchen opens onto a veranda and completes the living area.
On the other side of the hall, there is the master bedroom with spacious en-suite bathroom. On this level there is also another bedroom, bathroom, and an office.
Upstairs, a landing leads to two large bedrooms with dressing rooms and shower rooms.

Outside, a charming independent dovecote of 37 m2 has been entirely renovated and transformed into an office with shower room and laundry. This could be used to generate income.
On the other side of the courtyard there is a barn offering many possibilities for conversion (authorisations required) or storage.

Also on the property there are various outbuildings and a natural pond of 10x7m.
The 10 hectare plot (part of which is rented out) is ideal for animals or another activity.
The house is located in a tranquil setting near all amenities. Do not hesitate to come and visit it. Price including agency fees : 768,500 EUR Price excluding agency fees : 725,000 EUR

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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.