Project 6 bedroom Estate for sale with countryside view in Gensac, Nouvelle Aquitaine

638,300 EUR 548,938 GBP 689,364 USD

Reference: 247801

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 1
Floor Size: 297 m2
Plot Size: 8.36 hectares / 20.66 acres

Features

Land
Build Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Fireplace
Original Features
Multiple Dwellings
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Private
Parking
Traditional Style
May Require Improvement

Details

Fabulous development opportunity with this 20 acre estate, with a main residence full of original character, though this 19th century property needs some work to bring it back to life and exploit its full potential.

With plenty of outbuildings, it would make an ideal equestrian estate, a venue for events or simply for a family looking for peace and quiet.

The property is approached through an archway flanked by 2 towers, into the courtyard with the main house ahead. On either side are the outbuildings such as the wine storehouses, cowsheds, pigsties and stables, full of space.

The main house currently has 6 bedrooms and numerous reception rooms, and as the outbuildings are adjoining, it would be easy to connect some of the buildings for additional space if desired (subject to necessary permissions).
In the outbuildings, the former tenant farmers' accommodation could be converted into gites or a caretaker's cottage without overlooking the courtyard (subject to necessary permissions).

There is also a dovecote on the property.

This property is bursting with space and potential. Although this property is in the countryside, it is only a few kilometres from all amenities.

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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.