Character 5 bedroom House for sale with lake or river view and panoramic view views in La Roque Gageac, Aquitaine

720,000 EUR 589,100 GBP 739,800 USD

Reference: 246440

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 235 m2
Plot Size: 1,707 m2

Features

Terrace
Garden
Lake or River Included
Lake or River Adjacent
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Lake or River View
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully presented 5 bedroom stone built house, which is situated under the gaze of the Les Jardins Marquessayac on the edge of La Roque Gageac (which is certified as one of the most beautiful villages in France), with 235m2 of comfortable living space, which is decorated to a very high standard and with stunning views overlooking the 9 x 4m swimming pool, terraces, gardens and the River Dordogne.

The swimming pool has a salt-system, an integrated automatic cover and a nicely tiled deck.

Features include a traditional entrance hall, cosy living room and a fully equipped kitchen/diner with access to the gardens. From the hallway there is access to a ground floor bedroom/office, a bathroom with walk-in shower, all in travertine and with internal access to the large cellar.

The bright first floor landing accesses the 3 large bedrooms, a WC, family bathroom and the magnificent en-suite master bedroom, all with wooden floors and amazing views to the gardens and Dordogne river.

From the utility room, with a large fireplace, there is access to a huge workshop and stairs to the attic which has potential for a future project. Underneath the workshop are various storage rooms.

This property has great potential for development with a former open drying tobacco barn, 73m2 with electric charging station, Closed barn with doors and windows, total 66m2. Open front workshop/garage, total 17.5m2. Open private parking for 3 cars.

Even though the property is directly on the road, the elevated gardens and swimming pool area has a privileged and private position above the river.

This property has double glazing doors and windows to ensure a quiet and tranquil ambience.

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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.