4 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Seillans, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

875,000 EUR 752,500 GBP 945,000 USD

Reference: 238495

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 240 m2
Plot Size: 0.42 hectares / 1.05 acres

Features

Terrace
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
May Require Improvement

Details

Superb 4 bedroom villa, which is ideally situated within a quiet and private setting on a large 4,236m2 with mature gardens, swimming pool and stunning panoramic views over Seillans and its valley.

With a total living area of around 240m2, features include, on the ground floor: entrance hall with a WC and access to the basement/garage; fitted and equipped kitchen with access to a 50m2 covered terrace and a spacious living/dining room.

First floor: galleried landing; 3 en-suite bedrooms, 1 of which has access to a terrace with views over the pool and the village of Seillans.

Basement: boiler room; laundry room with access to a wine cave and a garage.

The 4,236m2 gardens benefit from multiple well exposed terraces and lounging areas, an infinity swimming pool and a boules area.

FEATURES
Swimming Pool
Bowling Green
Electric Gate
Alarm System
Optical fibre
Double Glazing
Fireplace
Central Vacuum System
Reverse Air Conditioning
Laundry Room
Garage
Study
Land: 4,236m2
Unobstructed 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.