Character 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Laroque Timbaut, Aquitaine

Bright, spacious and full of character and charm, this superb stone built house, which has been built on the side of a rock face, is set in approximately 2.8 hectares of land in a quiet peaceful location with no neighbours, near Laroque Timbaut.

Situated at the end of a long woodland lane and out of sight, a small wooden gate opens onto a lovely courtyard and a large covered terrace of more than 50m2 with a commanding view over the grounds and surrounding countryside.

First floor: entrance into the 60m2 fitted kitchen/living room. Back kitchen/utility room. A few steps lead up to a shower room with a WC and a lovely bright bedroom opening onto the courtyard.

Upstairs: large living room with a fireplace and a study area. Beautiful beams define these two areas. A French window opens onto a staircase that leads to the garden and swimming pool. On the same level, a few steps lead up to 2 large bedrooms and a magnificent bathroom with a shower and bath.

Independent top floor: 2 further bedrooms and a shower room with a WC.

There is also a detached stone outbuilding and garage.

The 2.83 hectares of land, of which part is wooded, is all on one plot and is slightly sloping due to the location of the building on a rock face. The 10 x 5m swimming pool completes this superb house with its incredible views and location.

eautiful, up-to-date renovation.

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Features

Reference246709

Price649,000 EUR

Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

3

Floor Space

260.0m2

Land Area

2.8 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

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

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Original Features

Retains original character features

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Panoramic View

Wide-ranging views from the property

Outstanding View

Has spectacular view

Quiet Area

Located in a quiet area

No Neighbours

No close properties

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Garage

Has covered vehicle parking

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

Good Condition

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Buying a Property in France

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.