Lovingly Maintained 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Villeneuve sur Lot, Aquitaine

390,000 EUR 335,400 GBP 421,200 USD

Reference: 235980

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 200 m2
Plot Size: 2.05 hectares / 5.07 acres

Features

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

Details

Full of character and charm, this spacious 4 bedroom stone built home is set within a large plot of 20,515m2 with a swimming pool and stunning far reaching lake and countryside views.

Beautifully and totally restored to provide 2 separate dwellings, each of which are equipped with its own kitchen and bathrooms, the property is very very private and set in the middle of its own forest with lovely views over a pretty lake and valley beyond.

The upper level has a cosy covered living/dining area with access onto a terrace just off the kitchen which is great for entertaining and enjoying the stunning views. The kitchen is fitted with plenty of storage and leads to the formal dining room, which could be a 3rd bedroom. The living room has terracotta floor tiling and exposed stone as well as a wood stove for chilly weather. On this level there are also 2 bedrooms and a shower room/WC.

The lower level is accessed independently and has a spacious open plan dining/kitchen area with a farmhouse sink and a lovely range cooker, rustic exposed stone, tiled floors and another wood burning stove. There are also 2 en-suite bedrooms which are ideal for family, friends or even for letting purposes.

Outside there is a large patio for dining or just soaking up the sun as well as easy access to the swimming pool terraces and gardens. There is plenty of parking adjacent to the house and a small shed/log store for external storage.

This property will suit those looking for a holiday residence or perhaps someone keen to develop revenue through letting out part of the property.

Villeneuve sur Lot is a thriving town set high up on the river with plenty of shops/cafes/restaurants etc. as well as excellent out of town shopping and supermarkets, all of which a just a few minutes drive away.

Bergerac airport is only an hour away whilst Bordeaux and Toulouse a little further, Agen train station is half an hour.

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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.