Authentic 5 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Caussade, Midi-Pyrenees

Exquisite 5 bedroom historical French Chateau, nestling in nearly 2 hectares of glorious landscaped gardens with pool and outbuildings, enjoying uninterrupted countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Caussade.

Steeped in history, this lovely property is set over 3 floors in an L shape around a central stone staircase, probably built in the 16th Century.

On the ground floor is a spacious living room and dining room, both with grand fireplaces, a kitchen with an Aga and wood burner, and another room with an arched ceiling to match the original arched coaching entrance that was built in the 14th century.

The fabulous spiral stone staircase in the tower leads to the 1st and 2nd floors with 4 large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a 5th bedroom and separate bathroom.

There is also plenty of storage space built around the tower and a large utility room which houses the new boiler for the gas central heating.

Outside is a large 2nd building offering potential for renovation and a swimming pool.

A 2 bedroom mobile home in the grounds is available by separate negotiation.

There are 1.9 hectares of gardens with unobstructed views.

Toulouse airport is less than an hour away and Montauban with its TGV access is 25 minutes away.

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Features

Reference245663

Price895,000 EUR

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

5

Floor Space

423.0m2

Land Area

1.9 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

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

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Land

Additional meadow / pasture / non-gardened land

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Original Features

Retains original character features

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Parking

Has vehicle parking

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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.