Historical 4 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Pont en Royans, Rhone-Alpes

610,000 EUR 524,600 GBP 658,800 USD

Reference: 246117

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 245 m2

Features

Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Outstanding View
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition
Balcony
Terrace
No Pool

Details

In the heart of the village, this impressive Twelfth Century chateau proudly dominates and overlooks the fabulous Vercors Natural Park and surrounding area.
The feudal property has preserved its character since its construction in 1160 thanks to attentive owners, whilst now embracing a more comfortable contemporary lifestyle.

Largely restored and maintained, it features objects d'art and paintings from recent centuries.
Today, the building has 4 bedrooms, a chapel, a large and small reception room, an old kitchen serving as a dining room, 2 separate bathrooms and wcs, a smaller chapel, cellar and attic overlooking the facade turret.

Ideal for a family, or for anyone looking for an atypical property full of character and history.
An independent and adjoining barn of almost 100 m2 (on two levels) offers additional possibilities.

The small medieval village is close to all amenities and 15 minutes from a motorway exit.

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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.