5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Faux, Aquitaine

756,840 EUR 650,882.40 GBP 817,387.20 USD

Reference: 246294

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 234 m2
Plot Size: 2.04 hectares / 5.03 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Fruit Trees
Private Pool
Tennis Court
Fireplace
Renewable Energy
Possible Extra Dwellings
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Garage

Details

Exquisite 5 bedroom stone farmhouse nestling in 5 acres of glorious land with gardens, expansive pool, tennis court and fruit trees, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in Faux.

This stunning property is set in a very private location behind a gated access. The entrance is grand, leading to the old and original living room with its imposing fireplace. Several rooms lead off from here including a super games room, large enough to accommodate a snooker table, and several ground floor bedrooms some with en-suite shower rooms.

There is a spacious kitchen with a range of fitments and appliances including an
L shaped island, furthermore a grand and formal dining room with original stone fireplace. Stairs lead from here to the principal bedroom suite.

The property also benefits from numerous unrenovated attic spaces, oil central heating and a covered terrace to the rear with a built in barbecue.

Quirky in design with lots of traditional features and modern benefits including solar heating for the swimming pool and double-glazed windows. It could be possible to hire out part of the property, this would include the kitchenette and laundry room, a ground floor bedroom and shower room, it has its own access and the space can be secured internally so a possible self-contained petite apartment (possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions).

The gardens offer off road parking, a canopy of trees that hide a discrete garage come storeroom and a full-sized tennis court too. There are various fruit and nut trees dotted around adding to the prettiness and a children's play area too.

With local village shops just a few km away and easy access to Bergerac with its huge range of shops, bars and restaurants and its international travel links too.

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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.