4 bedroom House for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Eymet, Aquitaine

927,500 EUR 797,650 GBP 1,001,700 USD

Reference: 245334

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 421 m2
Plot Size: 5.71 hectares / 14.11 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Lake or River Included
Lake or River Adjacent
Private Pool
Fireplace
Renewable Energy
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Lake or River View
Parking
Garage

Details

Unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated mill and cottage nestling in over 14 acres of glorious land located alongside the river near the lively village of Eymet.

There is an alley of trees leading to the house, which immediately plunges one into the cosy and enchanting atmosphere of this 18th century mill. Past the entrance, one is captivated by the extraordinary living room with its monumental fireplace and its high ceiling.

What a delight to see the water passing under the mill through a glass viewing point, in the small living room which opens onto the view of the river, from which one can access the terrace which runs along the canal.

The first floor offers, among other things, a spectacular master bedroom with its walk in wardrobe and shower room.

With its independent restored cottage, there are in all on the property 5 or 6 bedrooms and 4 shower rooms, all renovated.

The garden is wonderfuly maintained and contains a swimming pool. Three additional outbuildings are used to park three cars, to house a large workshop, and also the barn which is equipped with solar panels that provide annual electricity revenue throughout the year.

It is a wonderful setting with everyday facilities to hand: only 5km from all the necessary shops, the renowned restaurants of Eymet, as well as schools and bus services to Bergerac. Indeed it is only 30 minutes by car to Bergerac airport.

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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.