Character 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Massignac, Poitou-Charentes

449,950 EUR 386,957 GBP 485,946 USD

Reference: 246708

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 200 m2
Plot Size: 0.56 hectares / 1.39 acres

Features

Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Full of character and charm and beautifully presented, this lovely property is made up of 2 independent houses, which are situated in a small hamlet close to Massignac.

Boasting 3 bedrooms in the main house and 2 in the second house, the properties are set within glorious gardens of over 5,500m2 with an enclosed walled swimming pool with a pool house and terrace.

Each property is extremely well presented and offers scope for a substantial income stream or for family and friends.

The main house, which boasts a wealth of charm and original character, comprises of, on the ground floor: sitting room, dining room, kitchen, covered terrace, study, downstairs shower room and potential bedroom.

First floor: 2 further en-suite bedrooms.

Second property, on the ground floor: open plan living/dining/kitchen area and a WC.

First floor: 2 stunning bedrooms both with fabulous en-suites.

The properties are connected by a garage and a storeroom so are completely independent.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property mainly laid to lawn interspersed with mature trees and shrubs and overlooking the neighbours lake. There is a fabulous walled garden incorporating the swimming pool and pool house as well as a stunning covered veranda off the kitchen, which is ideal for alfresco dining. An enclosed vegetable garden and potting shed complete the 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.