Character 5 bedroom Manor House for sale in Coutras, Aquitaine

646,600 EUR 556,076 GBP 698,328 USD

Reference: 244583

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 300 m2
Plot Size: 1.42 hectares / 3.51 acres

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This lovely stone property is situated in a village in the south of Charente, yet offers the peace and quiet of the countryside, set in 3.5 acres of mature gardens and parkland with swimming pool.

Supported by two stone pillars, the gate opens onto a magnificent 1.4 ha private park with shrubs, rosebushes, flower beds and century-old trees.

The interior of 300m2 features:
First floor: A traditional hallway leading to a large, bright reception room with fireplace, dining room and fitted kitchen. An adjoining space opens onto a small tiled terrace for lunch or relaxation.
A beautiful old wooden staircase leads upstairs to 2 good-sized bedrooms, a study, a shower room, a separate wc and a large, bright master bedroom with bathroom.

A large cellar the size of the house is accessible from both inside and outside.
The guest house on the property comprises a large living room with fireplace, 2 bedrooms upstairs, each with its own shower room, separate wc and garage. (Possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions).

This property is equally suitable as a main residence or summer home. The beautiful views over the park, the landscaped gardens and the lovely private pool area are very attractive.

The property is well located, between Angouleme and Libourne and a short drive from Coutras.
Access to the train to Paris and Bordeaux airport will appeal to international buyers.

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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.