Character 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view and countryside view views in Moulin Neuf, Aquitaine

879,800 EUR 756,628 GBP 950,184 USD

Reference: 246375

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 437 m2
Plot Size: 2.1 hectares / 5.18 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Air Conditioning
Possible Extra Dwellings
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully and totally renovated country estate and guest house, ideally situated in a quiet setting on the outskirts of a popular market town, just 55 minutes by train from Bordeaux and with all amenities nearby - including schools, doctors and supermarkets, yet in a peaceful wooded location.

The main house (347m2) - all on ground level: 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Built in 1911, the property was sympathetically renovated in the mid 1990s. There is a spacious living room, modern kitchen and office. A large reception room, with private access, could be used to create an independent apartment or office. A dining area has access to the rear terrace and pool area.

Detached modern house (90m2), in the same grounds, offers 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, living room and adjoining garage. In need of some work, this quaint cottage offers potential for a tourism activity or further guest accommodation.

Ideal for those seeking the ease of urban living within a quiet countryside setting.

The grounds extend to just over 2 hectares (5 acres) and has mature woodland and lawns.

FEATURES
Alarm System
Swimming Pool
Guest/Staff House
Air Conditioning
No Work
Panoramic Views
Land: 20,973m2

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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.