5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views with Rental Income in Autoire, Midi-Pyrenees

439,000 EUR 377,540 GBP 474,120 USD

Reference: 246758

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 353 m2
Plot Size: 0.25 hectares / 0.62 acres

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Multiple Dwellings
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Rentable Accommodation
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Contemporary Style
Good Condition

Details

Most attractive chalet-style property set in a hamlet overlooking a beautiful village in the heart of the Lot countryside

The spacious 353m2 house was built by the owners, a true labour of love, and comprises a private living area, potential for two gites or two guest houses and potential for four chambres d'hotes, each with its own bathroom and WC.
Alternatively a large 5 bedroom house with two independent guest houses.

The property sits in over half an acre and includes an outdoor kitchen, an above ground swimming pool and a hangar which could easily be converted into a garage with the addition of doors.
The gardens are a mixture of mature trees and lawns and there is parking for four cars.
The two duplex guest houses have two separate balconies, one facing north and the other south.
The private accommodation has a south-facing terrace.
An above-ground swimming pool, storage under the house and a septic tank (not compliant).
Expansive views.
The village centre is 2.5 km away.

The property is ideally situated for the tourist areas of Rocamadour, Padirac and a perfect setting for walkers with walks literally around the corner.
A peaceful and tranquil location set amongst trees with views.
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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.