Authentic 5 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Libourne, Aquitaine

795,000 EUR 683,700 GBP 858,600 USD

Reference: 240049

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 318 m2
Plot Size: 3.67 hectares / 9.06 acres

Features

Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Good Condition
Terrace
Gym
Fireplace
Renewable Energy
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings

Details

Nestling in over 9 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with expansive pool and outbuildings, is this exquisite 5 bedroom Manor House with annex, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Libourne.

This fabulous property is approached through an electric gate. It is double glazed with central heating via a heat pump system.

The swimming pool is 11 x 4.5 metres and is solar heated.

The main house incorporates an entrance hall with a study on each side and there is a step down to an open plan living and dining room with an impressive central feature fireplace, which also supplies heat to the first floor bedrooms and bathroom via a vent system. There is a spiral staircase to a mezzanine.

The modern kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted with an adjacent laundry room, wine cellar and utility room. There is an inner hall which provides a communicating door to the guest annex.

The 1st floor comprises of a principle bedroom with en-suite bathroom, walk in wardrobe and gym, and there are 3 further bedrooms and a shower room.

The guest annex has a separate outside entrance and incorporates a double bedroom with a shower room, a spacious living and dining room with an open fireplace which also provides heating to the bedroom and hall via a venting system, and the kitchen has a modern range of units.

Outside there is an impressive covered terrace, car parking under cover and several outbuildings. A lovely pool completes this property.

It is a unique property located in a lovely setting and only approximately 45km away from Bordeaux.

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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.