Project 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Espes Undurein, Nouvelle Aquitaine

Attractive French farmhouse with versatile accommodation and excellent development potential, located between the market towns of Sauveterre-de-Bearn and Mauleon Licharre in the Pyrenees Atlantique area.

This former beautiful farmhouse comes with approximately 200m2 - 250m2 of living accommodation, including a guest annex, a large barn, two small adjoining barns and hangar, and is an exciting prospect for someone looking for a renovation project.

The property benefits from double glazing on the ground floor, which comprises a kitchen with wood-burning stove, living room and a bedroom (also with wood-burner).
The first floor offers four bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC.
The attic can be converted into additional accommodation if desired.
The roof is from 1979 and is still in good condition.

There is an existing guest annex to the front of the house with water and electricity.

The environment is calm and a swimming pool or spa could be installed.

There is a possibility to purchase additional land to the existing 2 hectares.

The proximity to ski resorts and the beaches is excellent.

Panoramic Views

Airport 60 minutes
Town centre 10 minutes
TGV station 45 minutes
Ski slope 75 minutes
Beach 60 minutes
ROOMS

1 Kitchen
1 Living-room
1 Bedroom
3 Barns
1 Shower room
4 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom

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Features

Reference247745

Price304,500 EUR

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

Floor Space

250.0m2

Land Area

2.0 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

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

May Require Improvement

May require cosmetic or structural work

Panoramic View

Wide-ranging views from the property

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Land

Additional meadow / pasture / non-gardened land

Build Pool

Has space to build a pool

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Original Features

Retains original character features

Multiple Dwellings

Includes 2 or more habitable buildings

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Quiet Area

Located in a quiet area

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

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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

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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.