Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Beaumontois en Perigord, Nouvelle Aquitaine

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

Reference: 247748

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 258 m2
Plot Size: 4.37 hectares / 10.79 acres

Features

Land
Garden
Woodland
Lake or River Included
Lake or River Adjacent
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Private
Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully presented and full of character and charm, this marvellous 4 bedroom converted water mill offers so much in terms of peacefulness and privacy.

Enjoying river side views, set away from the road and nestled behind fields and mature trees, this lovely home sits within 5 hectares of grazing land which stretches along the river and is very suitable for keeping horses; complete with stabling and garages.

With a spacious living area of 258m2, features include a bright living and dining room with original wooden beams, feature fireplace, stone walls, numerous windows and patio doors opening onto the stunning gardens and above is a galleried mezzanine which offers a space for a library. A fully equipped kitchen with travertine flooring, laundry room, boiler room and guest WC. Double bedroom with a seating area and en-suite shower room and storage completes the ground floor.

First floor, which is accessed via a feature wooden staircases: door to the right off the landing opens into the guest wing, offering 2 further double bedrooms, a WC and shower room. To the left of the landing doors open onto the master suite, which is a plush double bedroom, complete with store cupboards, Italian styled shower room, separate bathroom and WC. Doors lead to the covered terrace and pool area, complete with a barbecue, a perfect spot for your morning coffee and a dip in the heated swimming pool. To the right a flight of stone stairs lead back down to the utility and kitchen.

The property is packed full of character with its pretty stone walls, original beams and remains of the old mill and least of all its uniqueness.

The garden offers numerous mature shrubs and trees and pretty floral clusters, furthermore there is a private wooden chalet, suitable for sleeping in, with light power and sanitation too, perfect as overflow guest accommodation or perhaps as a private art studio or gym.

With quick and easy access to Beaumont Du Perigord, a very popular and pretty tourist town with its numerous shops, bars and restaurants and just 20 minutes to Bergerac airport with its international travel links, culture and fine dining.

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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.