Stunning 4 bedroom House for sale in Argenton, Indre, Limousin

443,100 EUR 381,066 GBP 478,548 USD

Reference: 243114

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 149 m2
Plot Size: 17.3 hectares / 42.75 acres

Features

Terrace
Equestrian Facilities
Hot Tub or Sauna
Fireplace
Wheelchair Accessible
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Fantastic 4 bedroom spacious and very well presented equestrian property nestling in 42.75 acres of glorious land with gardens, pool, Jacuzzi and stables, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Argenton.

This stunning house is ready to turn up and move in and enjoy the luxury it offers.

It was built n 2012 and constructed out of the latest groundbreaking energy-efficient materials, yet with character and charm giving the impression this is an old-style French farmhouse with its exposed beams, brick fireplace and tiled floors, yet everything inside offers the latest in luxury and style including underfloor heating, brand new fully fitted kitchen, summer kitchen barbecue terrace, latest technology endless hydrotherapy swimming pool, Jacuzzi and much much more.

The property is also being sold inclusive in the price with all the farm machinery, including a tractor and hedge cutter, sit on mower, and a farm buggy, stable block including two full-size racehorse boxes.

The house has been designed to offer owners private accommodation, along with guest wings or grooms accommodation, this leaves the opportunity as another venture to operate a bed and breakfast business as well.

The house comprises of a large entrance hall, open plan living room with wood burner - dining room and fully fitted kitchen installed 2 years ago with its centre island, built-in large fridge freezer, and 6 ring burner cooker with grill plate purposely built in to fit in this kitchen. The room offers two extra large French doors, leading out to a pool terrace and summer kitchen terrace with a back door leading out into the courtyard.

Upstairs is a good size landing offering access to the main bedroom with countryside views from the large bay window, an en-suite bathroom and a walk in wardrobe. On the opposite side of the landing is a guest bedroom, the door access to this room can be locked as it also has its entrance from the courtyard and has an en-suite bathroom.

From the private access staircase is also access to the 3rd bedroom with en-suite bathroom, which can be private suites or they are accessed through the main house.

Downstairs is an independent bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, this would make a great granny annexe or a bedroom for someone with mobility difficulties offering disabled access. Under the house is a cellar where all the workings for the heating and electrics are located with easy direct access from the courtyard.

Outside the property is fully fenced with electric security gates installed 2 years ago with a driveway leading up to the house and an archway through to the courtyard. Separate access from the land can also be achieved through the fields to the courtyard for the farm machinery rather than taking this through the pristine driveway of the house. The front garden is 100% private offering a large grassed lawn and summer terrace which has an endless hydrotherapy swimming pool, Jacuzzi with a large decked seating area and pergola, with steps leading up to the summer kitchen terrace ( equipment will not be sold with property) with lovely views over the paddocks.

To the rear of the property is a closed in courtyard which includes 3 garages, a stable block with 2 large horse boxes and a hay storage area. Access to the horse boxes is from the rear of the buildings into a holding paddock, tack room, workshop, wood store, utility room, a hanger for tracker storage and another small garage for stocking agricultural machinery, or the possibility for a broodmare box.

The paddocks can be overlooked from all angles of the property. One paddock has a field shelter also installed and riding out from this property offers lots of bridleways for lots of peaceful hacking, it would also not be difficult to instal a sand school at this property if required, parts of the land are flat and very well drained.

Words can not explain in detail what this property has to offer and it's a must to visit to see it for yourself.

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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.