Authentic 4 bedroom Manor House for sale in Pamiers, Midi-Pyrenees

882,000 EUR 683,700 GBP 858,600 USD

Reference: 243856

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 450 m2
Plot Size: 1.52 hectares / 3.76 acres

Features

Garden
Land
Fruit Trees
Private Pool
Outbuildings
Outstanding View
Quiet Area
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Enjoying far reaching views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Pamiers, is this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom historical 'Maison de Maitre', nestling in 3.75 acres of glorious land with mature gardens, fruit trees and pool.

This breathtaking three level property retains many of its historical features, including beautiful floors, a fabulous staircase, mouldings, and windows and doors. It has wonderful high ceilings and lovely proportions making it light, open and spacious.

On the land there is a covered pool with stunning views, as well as a pigeonnier and several other outbuildings and sheds. This stunning mansion has been lovingly and sympathetically brought up to date to provide modern comforts, including central heating and a woodburner.

The property has numerous living rooms, dining rooms, and living areas, making it perfect for entertaining or for a commercial project. Several rooms could be easily used as further bedrooms and there is also an area on the top floor to be further exploited for more living space.

This is a true historic gem in a cute village just a short distance away from all the necessary amenities, including shops and boulangeries. Close to a swimming lake and just over 1 hour away from a major international airport, this property is well located.

While being a fabulous holiday home, the property could also easily lend itself to a chambre d'hotes, gites, table d'hotes, or art gallery project. The mature gardens surrounding the property are well maintained and include various fruit and nut trees as well as Mediterranean style plantings.

Benefiting from an elevated position, this fabulous mansion has numerous private areas, including terraces and barbecue areas and a covered pool, all offering simply breathtaking views.

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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.