Character 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Castelmoron sur Lot, Clairac, Aquitaine

466,612 EUR 401,286.32 GBP 503,940.96 USD

Reference: 237149

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 229 m2
Plot Size: 0.51 hectares / 1.26 acres

Features

Terrace
Lake or River Included
Gym
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Full of character and charm, this lovely 3 bedroom home is ideally sitauted in a quiet setting in Castelmoron sur Lot, close to Clairac and right in the heart of the Lot et Garonne countryside.

Set at the end of a lane, this beautiful double storey property also includes a converted barn, swimming pool, pool house and summer kitchen/barbecue area.

Main house:
Ground floor: spacious fitted and equipped farmhouse kitchen, separate dining area and large living room, both with double doors with access to gardens and terraces. Office space and a shower/WC.

First floor, which is accessed via an ancient staircase: large bright landing, 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Attic space: well insulated and boarded and could, if converted, provide further habitable space. (subject to obtaining the necessary permissions).

This property is double glazed and has oil fired central heating and a feature fireplace in the living room.

Barn and former prune oven, which has been tastefully converted to provide: open plan kitchen/dining space with a bar counter, separate larder room. Superb grand living room with a vaulted ceiling and mezzanine to what could be 2 more additional rooms. At the rear of the house is a shower/WC and laundry room. Off the living room are 3 further double bedrooms, 2 with double doors to the front of the property and 1 with doors to its own private terrace to the rear.

This property is double glazed throughout and has a wood burning stove in the living room and the dining room.

Outside: large swimming pool with steps to the side, plenty of terracing around the pool and a summer barbecue area to enjoy the views and pool throughout the day. Alongside the pool is a summer kitchen and pump house, a day room to escape the sun and store sun-beds etc. but would also make a fabulous gym overlooking the pool, plus a garage and workshop with plenty of parking space.

The village of Castelmoron sur Lot is only a 5 minute drive, with all daily amenities, schools and, of course, the Lot River. The larger town of Villeneuve sur Lot is only 17km and the department capital Agen with TGV link only 24km. Bergerac Airport is only 60km. There are plenty of activities in this area - make the most of the river with canoeing and swimming, walking or cycling through the beautiful countryside - everything needed to keep families and guests entertained.

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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.