Character 5 bedroom house for sale with panoramic view in Blanzac Porcheresse, Poitou-Charentes

439,900 EUR 378,314 GBP 475,092 USD

Reference: 244696

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 276 m2
Plot Size: 0.29 hectares / 0.73 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Mountain View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Stunning 4 bedroom stone built Charentaise, which is immaculately presented and boasts a newly constructed swimming pool and amazing countryside views.

Situated on a hill overlooking the sunflowers, this glorious stone property, which has been subject of complete renovation including double glazed windows, new en-suites and a complete stunning makeover.

Situated just a short drive over the hill is a small market village boasting schools, doctors, supermarket, bar and restaurant as well as bakeries.

The property has been cleverly renovated creating an independent self contained unit on the ground floor with a bed/sitting room, kitchen and shower room, ideal for some additional income or for friends and family.

The main house boasts a large farmhouse kitchen, dining room, superb sitting room with a snug area and large room currently used as a craft room, but could be another bedroom.

The new oak staircase rises to an amazing second seating area on the landing, ideal for quiet contemplation overlooking the gardens and pool. There are 2 en-suite double bedrooms, 1 of which has a Juliet balcony making the most of the views and a further bedroom and shower room.

The gardens surround the property and extend to nearly 3,000m2 incorporating the newly installed pool with terracing. There are several further terraces around the property ideal for alfresco dining and taking best advantage of the views. A workshop and large storage shed complete the ensemble.

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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.