Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Sauveterre de Guyenne, Aquitaine

404,500 EUR 347,870 GBP 436,860 USD

Reference: 238951

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Floor Size: 167 m2
Plot Size: 0.9 hectares / 2.24 acres

Features

Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Situated on the outskirts of Sauveterre de Guyenne, this beautiful 4 bedroom farmhouse, with a large barn and 2 further outbuildings to renovate (subject to the necessary permissions), is set within a large plot of 9,000m2 and has lovely countryside views.

With lots of possibilities for extension with the attached barn, winery and outbuilding and right in the heart of a village with a school and a convenient store, all of which would make the property an ideal family home.

The house offers spacious accommodation with, on the ground floor: 2 large living areas, fitted kitchen, laundry, shower room, separate WC and 2 bedrooms.

First floor: 2 further bedrooms.

The attached barn, winery and outbuilding would offer potential for further expansion or for the development of a gite or chambres d'hotes project, subject to obtaining the relevant authorisations.

To the back of the building is a lovely prairie with plenty of mature trees looking out on to the Bordeaux vineyards.

A great opportunity less than an hour from Bordeaux and its international 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.