Bright 4 bedroom House for sale in Bordeaux, Aquitaine

1,190,000 EUR 1,023,400 GBP 1,285,200 USD

Reference: 244673

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 178 m2

Features

Terrace
Garden
No Pool
Fireplace
Parking
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

In a very quiet street, a few steps away from shops and schools, this lovely 4 bedroom family home features a large living room opening onto the terrace, a south-facing garden (with the possibility of installing a swimming pool), a double garage and a 15m2 outbuilding (that could be an office or a spare bedroom). The separate kitchen (with its utility room) and dining room open onto the garden. It would be possible to create an open space bringing together the kitchen and the dining room.

The first floor comprises of 3 bedrooms and a shower room, plus a master suite with an en-suite bathroom and dressing room.

The "Saint Augustin" tram station is 4-minute walk away.

FEATURES
Alarm System
Outdoor Lighting
Window Shade
Internet
Double Glazing
Fireplace
No Work
Garage
Good Condition
Laundry Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathroom
Shower Room
Bedroom
Garden: 100m2
Outbuilding: 15m2
Garage: 20m2
Living Room: 65m2
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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.