Refurbished 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Uzes, Languedoc-Roussillon

445,000 EUR 382,700 GBP 480,600 USD

Reference: 242169

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 140 m2
Plot Size: 0.95 hectares / 2.35 acres

Features

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

Details

In a beautiful countryside setting surrounded by garrigue and lavender fields and just 20 minutes from Uzes, this stone built former silkworm farm (Magnanerie), was been beautifully renovated in 2015-2016 to create 140m2 of living space organised across 2 separate dwellings.

The main area, on 2 levels, has a very beautiful living room of almost 40m2 with high ceilings and very beautiful exposed beams. Living room, dining room and kitchen with access onto a pleasant terrace facing west and shaded by natural vegetation of oak trees. The master bedroom, also with exposed beams, benefits from a modern bathroom and a dressing room. Separate WC with laundry area.

On the ground floor, there is an entrance hall topped by a mezzanine for extra sleeping, guest bedroom and shower room with a WC.

The second part, adjoining the first, is entirely on the ground floor and includes: kitchen/dining room, bedroom with a shower room/WC and a second bedroom, or living room of 20m2, with wood stove and exposed stone walls. Each of these 3 rooms have double-glazed wooden French windows opening onto the garden.

A driveway lined with lavender and broom leads to a parking area for several vehicles. The land, of 2 acres, is mainly located on the front and the east of the building.

Electric underfloor heating, radiators and wood stove. Insulation of the walls and the roof (main part). Septic tank. Storage under the terrace.

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1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

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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

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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.