4 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Penne d'Agenais, Aquitaine

742,000 EUR 638,120 GBP 801,360 USD

Reference: 242044

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 262 m2
Plot Size: 9.59 hectares / 23.7 acres

Features

Terrace
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Panoramic View
South Facing
Private
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

In an exceptional setting, nestled amongst 9 hectares of lush landscape, this superb property includes the main stone house built on 3 levels, which has been beautifully finished and is equipped with a heat pump and has double glazing throughout.

On the ground floor there is a lovely and bright living room with a modern open plan kitchen, fireplace and sitting area. From this room you can directly access the south facing terrace which overlooks the beautiful 10 x 5m pool and allows you to enjoy the panoramic view.

On the first floor you will find the main entrance and a corridor that leads to 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 of which has a dressing room and 2 bathrooms.

The top floor consists of a large landing, bedroom, office and a contemporary shower room.

Outside a building with a large double garage and a partially converted guest house offers many possibilities.

Also on the property you will find a winter garden and a petanque court offering the best views. The land features woods and meadows with a spring and guarantees absolute tranquility.

Situated not far from a medieval village and all amenities.

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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.