Beautiful 5 bedroom House for sale in Lalinde, Aquitaine

689,000 EUR 592,540 GBP 744,120 USD

Reference: 247583

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 227 m2
Plot Size: 0.34 hectares / 0.83 acres

Features

Garden
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Impressive stone property with 'fairy tale' tower, set in private gardens with swimming pool, large terrace and summer kitchen, set in a pretty hamlet close to the Dordogne river and within walking distance to the local epicerie and easy access to Lalinde and Bergerac.

The spacious 5 bedroom property of 227m2 comes with a deeply set roof which is all reminiscent of the Perigord style whilst taking advantage of modern updates and retaining some traditional features including oak beams and staircase and feature fireplaces.

The property has a lovely natural flow, ideally suited for social occasions where family and friends can gather.
On the ground floor there is a spacious L shaped living-dining area with a cosy snug area with wood burning stove. Furthermore, a light and bright summer dining room, with pellet burner, a new modern kitchen is being installed to match the quality finish already evidenced by the current owners.
In addition, there are currently 2 ground floor bedrooms each with attached bathroom, study area, meditation room in the tower and a guest wc.

On the first floor there are 3 further bedrooms, one of which is the principal bedroom, with walk through dressing area and private shower room.
In the tower is another retro style family bathroom and wc.

The lower floor houses the heating system, a useful workshop and storage area and garages.

Set in 3,364m2, the garden includes a lovely swimming pool with sunny travertine stone terraces and retractable cover, and covered outside kitchen, as well as shower and wc facilities.

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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.