Immaculate 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Puylaroque, Midi-Pyrenees

555,000 EUR 425,700 GBP 534,600 USD

Reference: 241892

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 275 m2
Plot Size: 1 hectares / 2.47 acres

Features

Tennis Court
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Unique opportunity to acquire two charming stone properties nestling in 2.5 acres of glorious land with tennis court and pool, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in Puylaroque.

This idyllic ensemble of former farm buildings provides calm, privacy, and a wide range of facilities. There is plenty of accommodation including a guest house which could be let out. This has not been let out previously and is therefore in very good condition.

The stone houses sit in a very quiet hamlet of just a few homes but only about 15 minutes or less from villages with services. Caussade, with its station, market, shops and access to the A20 is about 20km away.

In all the two properties provide 5 bedrooms and bathrooms, with a further two optional sleeping facilities in galleried spaces. The principal house was originally 2 cottages, and now has has 3 bedrooms (one on the ground floor with en-suite shower room).

The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. There is a further shower room. The living areas comprise of a living room with a top of the range Godin wood burner, a dining room and a cosy snug with bar. The kitchen is well equipped and is large enough to accommodate a dining table. Entry is via the snug or the hall and there is a separate ground floor WC.

The maison des amis is just across a lovely courtyard, and was converted in 2005. It features a large open plan kitchen/ dining / living area, with sliding doors to a courtyard and to the pool and garden. The two bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and the main bedroom has a galleried space at first floor level, which would be ideal for small children. A further galleried area could be used as an office or sleeping area.

A neighbouring 2 storey barn was acquired to provide additional privacy or additional accommodation if required (outline planning permission was granted a few years back, but this will need to be re-applied for). It currently provides garaging and the storage of garden materials / wood.

The peaceful grounds include a full sized and well maintained tennis court with a practice wall, a 9 x 5m salt water pool, a well and a garage / store. In all the terrain extends to just over 1ha, and features mature trees, stone walls and a driveway to the garage.

The property was been well maintained over the years and includes double glazed windows, gas central heating (with underground tank), separate hot water tanks for each property, 2 septic tanks, and fibre optic will shortly be installed in the hamlet.

A lovely collection of houses with income generating potential, in a peaceful position with a pool and tennis court.

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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.