Renovated 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Barbezieux Saint Hilaire, Poitou-Charentes

680,000 EUR 584,800 GBP 734,400 USD

Reference: 240831

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 440 m2
Plot Size: 7.16 hectares / 17.7 acres

Features

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

Details

Surrounded by nearly 18 acres of glorious land is this beautifully renovated
mill composed of 2 houses, a main house and a gite set in mature lush gardens with pool, ideally located in a peaceful area near all amenities in
Barbezieux Saint Hilaire.

Combining modernity and elegance while retaining the historic character of the mill, the properties have 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 fully equipped kitchens, and a large living space of 113m².

There is double glazing in the main house with the exception of 3 windows.
Underfloor heating (gaz) and chimney, a new septik tank - 5,000 litres and
a Verisure security system.

5 minutes from Barbezieux, this property offers an exceptional setting in a haven of peace while remaining accessible to all amenities.

After the entrance gate, the guest house is on the right and a bit further down on the continuity of the road, the main house with a terrace is on its right with water running alongside.

The house is accessed through a beautiful period wooden door into a 9m2 entrance hall with an original vault, stone walls and an original ceiling plus a WC and a sink 2m2.

The kitchen / dining room of 31m2 is fully equipped and bright thanks to its 3 large windows, and has an open and functional fireplace. The 113m2 living / dining room is a large living room ideal for entertaining family or friends or for simply relaxing. 6m high ceiling with exposed beams, 9 skylights providing excellent light and a large accordion bay window giving direct access to the garden.

The 47m2 master bedroom is composed of a modern en-suite of 13m2 with a bath, a shower, 2 sinks and a WC, and a walk in wardrobe of 10m2. The French window gives direct access to the garden and there is underfloor heating in the bedroom.

Mezzanine, accessible from the large living area by a wrought iron staircase, offers a 47m2 living room and a 4m2 office, a 15m2 bedroom, a 6m2 bathroom with a shower, a sink and a WC.

The first floor, also accessible from the large living area by another wrought iron staircase, has a 9m2 bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin and WC, 2 bedrooms of 17m2 and 13m2, and a 11m2 corridor with a wrought iron staircase leading to the entrance hall.

The guest house / gite is detached from the main house and has stoned walls and underfloor heating in the living room and kitchen. It is composed of a 62m2 living room / bedroom, a well maintained bread oven, a 21m2 kitchen/dining room, a 6m2 bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC and a 48m2 terrace to be fitted out.

Adjoining the guest house is a 17m2 workbench.

Outdoors is a heated swimming pool of 11 x 4m with rolling shutter. 1.5m deep, a well, a fenced and wooded garden, 4 fields of walnut, poplar and ash trees.

5 minutes from Barbezieux, 30 minutes from Angouleme and 1h from Bordeaux.

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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.