Architect Designed 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Perigueux, Aquitaine

775,000 EUR 666,500 GBP 837,000 USD

Reference: 240122

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 260 m2
Plot Size: 0.45 hectares / 1.12 acres

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Air Conditioning
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Parking
Garage

Details

Nestling in over an acre of mature landscaped gardens, is this unique architect designed 4 bedroom house with outbuildings, enjoying countryside views from its peaceful location near Perigueux.

Situated very close to a large state forest, this modern property is of a contemporary style with a square tower, and bright with many terraces, one on the living room side and one on the conservatory side.

It looks like a boat with its central farmhouse sailing on the varied colours of the forest.

The lower level has a 42 m2 living room, 32 m2 dining room open on to a veranda with a clear view of the forest, and a modern fitted kitchen of
16 m2 located in the central tower, like a cock-pit overlooking the outdoor terraces.

On the second floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom, including a master suite with a large bathroom. The master suite is: 15 m2 with a bathroom of 7.63m2 and a WC 1.43 m2, bedroom 2 is 12.65 m2, bedroom 3: 13.35 m2 and bedroom 4 : 15.60m2.

On the upper level is a large mezzanine and a bedroom with its shower room.

On the ground floor is a large office 17.80 m2, the captain's cabin, a large laundry room and numerous storage outbuildings.

There is a Canadian well for air conditioning and heating.

It is a property of great quality, with top-of-the-range services, stone of Excideuil, concrete block barbotine, and wood.

It is located approximately 5 km from shops. the Shopping centre of Trelissac, Bergerac airport 66km, Brive airport 50km and Perigueux centre 8 km.

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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.