Character 4 bedroom Manor House for sale in Saint Emilion, Aquitaine

503,500 EUR 433,010 GBP 543,780 USD

Reference: 244362

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 210 m2
Plot Size: 2.1 hectares / 5.19 acres

Features

Woodland
Private Pool
Fireplace
Outbuildings
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage

Details

Full of character and charm, this beautifully presented 4 bedroom period stone built property is set in a peaceful countryside setting, yet just 20km from the Saint Emilion vineyards.

With 2.1 hectares of grounds, which are very well maintained, there is a large wooded area at the back of the property.

Ground floor: entrance hall, lovely glazed living/dining room (30m2) opening onto a 40m2 terrace behind the house, games room, kitchen/dining room, utility room, boiler room and a separate WC area with a washbasin. An adjoining room could easily be converted into a small independent studio or additional bedroom (subject to any necessary permissions).

Upstairs: 3 bedrooms and a shower room, plus a master suite with a bathroom and separate WC.

On the property there is a large awning for a motor home and a barn with a floor surface area of 120m2, that is currently used as a garage for classic cars. The surface area could be doubled by creating an upper floor (subject to necessary permissions).

Features: gas-fired central heating, underground tank, double glazing, alarm for the house and barn, electric gate, exposed stone, wooden beams.

Lovers of stone houses with a rustic feel who are looking for a family home will appreciate the size of this property, its general condition and its large expanse of flat, wooded grounds. A swimming pool, subject to necessary permissions, to enhance this beautiful home.

SNCF station 10 minutes away, amenities 10 minutes away.

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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.