Character 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Grasse, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

1,850,000 EUR 1,591,000 GBP 1,998,000 USD

Reference: 237773

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 548 m2
Plot Size: 0.34 hectares / 0.83 acres

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Fireplace
Panoramic View
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Superbly presented character property with 5 bedrooms and fabulous panoramic views, with even a glimpse of the sea in the distance.

This beautiful Nineteenth Century property of 548m2 is in very good condition and comes with many character features, blended with an abundance of modern comforts.
Ground floor: an entrance hall, two reception rooms with fireplace, a dining room, a beautiful fitted kitchen and a library.
Upstairs: landing with storage, 5 big bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and a spacious terrace with sea view.
In the basement there is a bedroom with a shower room, a cinema room, a wine cellar, the pool room, a laundry room and a garage.

There is also garage independent of the villa measuring 113m2 which can accommodate up to 8 cars.

This desirable property is equipped with PVC double-glazed windows and French doors, underfloor heating, video surveillance, and an automatic garage door.

The house has a ceiling height of more than 2m50 and 3m.
There is a pool with a water fountain surrounded by a large terrace.

FEATURES
Swimming Pool
Electric Gate
Intercom
Outdoor Lighting
Barbecue
Irrigation Sprinkler
Electric Awnings
Window Shade
Internet
Sliding Windows
Double Glazing
Fireplace
Water Softener
CONDITION
Good condition
ROOMS
Garden: 3,360 m2
Kitchen: 20 m2
Library
Laundry Room
Outdoor Parking
Garage
Basement
Bathroom
Bedroom
VIEWS
Panoramic
ORIENTATIONS.

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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.