Renovated 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Epannes, Nouvelle Aquitaine

Situated in the heart of the Marais Poitevin countryside in a private, quiet and bucolic location, this beautiful semi-detached house has been renovated with taste.

The property has excellent green credientials and energy efficiency making it B-rated, a rare find.

Not far from the pretty village of Epannes with all amenities, the journey is a short walk or bike ride, the national road to La Rochelle is easily accessible and the city centre of Niort with TGV station is 17km away.

The house offers on the ground floor a large living room with kitchen and sitting room both opening onto the front courtyard, a bedroom now used as a music room, a shower room and wc.
Upstairs, a large landing leads to 4 lovely, bright bedrooms, shower room and wc.
Adjoining the house and accessible via the utility room is an outbuilding with an attic offering the possibility of extension, subject to planning permission.

The enclosed garden has views over the surrounding countryside and includes a stream, a barn with a covered courtyard which also has potential, plus a garage and a swimming pool with recent liner.

With many possibilities, chambres d'hotes, family home etc, this fabulous property will appeal to many people.

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Features

Reference248350

Price402,800 EUR

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

2

Floor Space

220.0m2

Land Area

3,154.0m2

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Terrace

Terraced outside space

Lake or River Included

Property owns one or more water bodies

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Renewable Energy

Has solar, wind, hydro or other renewable power

Original Features

Retains original character features

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

Good Condition

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Buying a Property in France

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.