5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Savignac de Duras, Duras, Aquitaine

1,155,000 EUR 993,300 GBP 1,247,400 USD

Reference: 232067

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 0 m2
Plot Size: 26 hectares / 64.25 acres

Features

Woodland
Fruit Trees
More Land to Buy
Vineyard or Wine Making
Tennis Court
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Parking
Garage
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful 3 bedroom house with separate 2 bedroom gite and outbuildings, surrounded by over 26 hectares of land including a working vineyard and glorious landscaped gardens with expansive pool and tennis court, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful hill top location near Savignac-de-Duras.

The main house is full of charm and character and comprises of a double height dining kitchen, living room, utility room and 3 en suite bedrooms.

In addition there is a high specification 2 bedroom gite with kitchen/diner and living room.

The 15m long swimming pool is housed in its own enclosed courtyard, and the tennis court is all weather.

The property spreads over about 26 hectares including around 8 hectares of mature vines, including a mixture of Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. In addition there is some woodland, fruit trees and agricultural land.

Currently the majority of the grapes go to the local 'co-operative' however there is significant opportunity to bottle and sell your own wine.

In all, the property offers great income potential for someone requiring a 'life changing experience, from the vineyard, to the gite, to the fully kitted out wine Chai and the additional land, the opportunities are endless.

The current owners have also successfully hosted several weddings on site, it would lend itself perfectly to a wedding venue.

Being, just a 10 minute drive from the popular town of Duras with all amenities and weekly market. The world renowned city of Bordeaux is only an hour's drive and Bergerac with airport links to the UK just 40 minutes away.

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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.