Character 5 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Valence, Rhone-Alpes

790,000 EUR 679,400 GBP 853,200 USD

Reference: 245378

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 275 m2
Plot Size: 0.74 hectares / 1.82 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Fruit Trees
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Charming character property in the Drome valley, 35 minutes from Valence, south of Crest, in a charming environment, with attractive pool area.

This 275 m2 farmhouse sits in almost 2 acres and is ideal as a a beautiful family home, secondary or permanent, in a very pleasant natural setting, without being isolated and within easy reach of major transport routes.

The interior of the property includes on the ground floor, a kitchen area of 23 m2, two living rooms with fireplace of 24 and 17 m2, and a dining area of 32 m2 with access to the swimming pool area.

Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have shower rooms, a large bathroom and a wc.
On the same level, access to an independent apartment with 2 bedrooms, kitchen area, living room, 2 bathrooms, all with an independent entrance which is excellent as a tourist rental project.

A large workshop space but also a garage of 50 m2 each complete this house.

Outside, the land accommodates a 10x5m swimming pool, as well as an orchard with a spring and a borehole.

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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.