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

690,000 EUR 593,400 GBP 745,200 USD

Reference: 246663

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 357 m2
Plot Size: 0.88 hectares / 2.18 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Fireplace
Original Features
Countryside View
Parking
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Wonderful 4 bedroom stone built farmhouse, which is beautifully nestled in the heart of a small village close to Sauveterre de Guyenne, where old-world charm meets modern luxury.

Recently renovated with great care, this property seamlessly blends the allure of the ancient with contemporary comforts, offering an exceptional living area.

Upon entering, there is an expansive entrance room spanning over 50m2, which could easily be transformed into a cosy TV room, setting the tone for relaxed gatherings and leisurely moments. Moving forward, there is an open-plan fitted kitchen with an arch leading to the expansive 80m2 salon/dining room. This grand space boasts large windows on three sides, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the room and creating an inviting atmosphere for entertaining guests. Towards the rear of the house, a generous games room, a perfect haven for recreation and with direct access to the garden for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The ground floor also features a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, ensuring privacy and comfort for the homeowners and a office with direct access to a spacious barn from the main house, presenting an opportunity for expansion, subject to the appropriate planning permission.

On the upper level there are 3 more bedrooms, a storage room along with a shower room and a separate WC.

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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.