Renovated 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in St Martin Curton, Aquitaine

699,000 EUR 601,140 GBP 754,920 USD

Reference: 240655

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 400 m2
Plot Size: 0.63 hectares / 1.56 acres

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Woodland
Fireplace
Renewable Energy
Countryside View
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom 17th Century country house nestling in
1.5 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with pool, while enjoying scenic countryside views from its perfect location near to the famous spa town of Casteljalouxin.

Situated in the Lot-et-Garonne area close to the beautiful city of Bordeaux, with Europe's longest shopping street and international airport, less than an hour away by car. For those who like to play golf, there is a world class golf course only 7 kilometres from the property.

The gated property is set in its own well established gardens and there is a swimming pool with electric cover at the rear of the property which basks in the sun virtually all day.

There is beautiful woodland surrounding the property on 2 sides and offers wonderful walks throughout the year.

The property benefits from double glazing, central heating, solar panels for hot water and an automatic watering system in the garden from the well.

The house comprises on the ground floor of an entrance hall, a light and airy living room with fireplace and direct access to the rear terrace, a contemporary kitchen, a dining room with direct access to the garden, a utility room and a further large room with direct access to the garden which could be used as a study or bedroom on the ground floor. There is also a large boiler/storage room on the ground floor.

On the first floor, a landing leads to another vaulted living room and a large study with a wood burner, the master suite with its en suite shower room, walk in wardrobe and direct access to a very large covered terrace on the first floor, there are 2 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The first floor offers a magnificent L-shaped covered terrace with beautiful views, (49m2) accessed by an external staircase and which gives direct access to the master suite and one of the other two double bedrooms.

Outside there is a 9.4m x 4.9m salt water swimming pool with an electric cover, several water features around the garden, spotlights and an automatic watering system.

The size of the plot is 6,305m2 of immaculate grounds with mature trees offering a shady spot in the heat of the day or one can sit under the large covered terraces and enjoy the beautiful views.

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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.