Character 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Eymet, Aquitaine

545,000 EUR 442,126 GBP 555,228 USD

Reference: 245102

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 199 m2
Plot Size: 0.73 hectares / 1.81 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Woodland
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully presented 5 bedroom detached house, with a spacious living area of 199m2, set within its own quiet plot of over 7,000m with well kept grounds including small oak tree woodland and a 9 x 5m swimming pool.

In a calm and privileged setting, yet within walking distance of the lively bastide town of Eymet, this superb property has been the subject of a tasteful and extensive renovation.

Offering 4 ground floor bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this property is an absolute must see. There is also a 1st floor bedroom and 2 more rooms that are suitable for children and further attic space which can be converted, if needed.

There is an abundance of ground floor space with a central social area and bedrooms leading off to the left and to the right, a perfect combination for family to gather in these light and spacious rooms. The living/dining room is vast and has a central pellet burning fireplace, double glazed windows and doors opening onto the the terraces and gardens and engineered oak flooring. A guest WC and office space too. Furthermore the kitchen is fabulous, powder blue in colour and fully integrated appliances with space for a breakfast table and chairs, a laundry area and guest shower room just off.

The pool area is delightful, set below the property it has a year round hard pool cover for security and large terrace for sunbathing with views across the gardens which offer mature planting and dappled shade and a covered summer kitchen. A garage and carport parking completing this extensive 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.