Character 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Verteillac, Aquitaine

424,000 EUR 364,640 GBP 457,920 USD

Reference: 244584

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 186 m2
Plot Size: 1.9 hectares / 4.7 acres

Features

Garden
Land
Build Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Traditional Style

Details

A handsome period property close to Verteillac, set in almost 5 acres of parkland.

The 4 bedroom house with outbuildings is approached via a gravel driveway which passes in front of the extensive garage/storage facilities and swings round to the front of the house to meet with the turning circle and parking area.
The accommodation is offered over three levels, being centrally heated and double glazed makes for comfortable year round living. A water softener has been installed.

On the ground floor the lovely entrance hall leads to the fitted kitchen complete with Aga cooker and central island. Both dining and living rooms have fireplaces with wood burning stoves. There is also a boiler and utility room.

On the first floor there are 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 1 bedroom with showering facilities and a family bathroom.

The second floor boasts living, office and storage areas and a bathroom.

As previously mentioned, outside there is an excellent sized garage/workshop with large storage facilities.
The garden and parkland areas are extensive and boast mature trees and shrubs, chicken coop, greenhouse, livestock building, etc. The total plot size is approximately 1.9ha.

Ideally situated for daily access to the bustling village of Verteillac (approximately 7km) with a more comprehensive range of amenities in Riberac (approximately 19km). The local bakery and bar/restaurant are in Cherval (approximately 2km).
Equidistant to rail links in Perigueux and Angouleme, (approximately 41km) the latter having TGV connections and Bergerac airport is approximately 85km.

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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.