Character 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine, Aquitaine

899,000 EUR 773,140 GBP 970,920 USD

Reference: 247226

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 240 m2
Plot Size: 44.09 hectares / 108.94 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Woodland
Fruit Trees
Private Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Fantastic and rare opportunity to acquire a working farm, which is set on over 44 hectares of land, situated in a quiet setting in La Rochebeaucourt et Argentine.

Features include the beautiful stone built family farmhouse, charming garden with a heated swimming pool, well maintained park, several outbuildings and a separate guest house (possible gite, subject to permission).

Nicely and privately nestled amidst the beautiful Dordogne greenery, the main house is full of character and has had an extension built offering a breathtaking view of the garden and swimming pool. This luminous and spacious family room is next to the equally spacious kitchen/diner with a Godin range and access to a separate boiler/storage room. A hallway from the kitchen leads to a separate office space with an adjoining cloakroom (could serve as a downstairs bedroom with an en-suite), and finally a cosy living room with an original period fireplace, again with nice views of the front and back garden.

A beautiful stone stair case lead to the 1st floor, which has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a sewing/linen room and a separate WC.

Next to the main house is a lovely covered terrace and a "pigeonnier" with a small workshop attached.

The gardens surrounding the main house are partly laid to lawn, with several flower beds completing the picture. Despite it's size, the lovely garden is easy to maintain and very peaceful.

The guest house currently offers a large open plan kitchen/living area (with functioning bread oven), bedroom, shower room and a separate WC.

Around the property there are several useful outbuildings offering loads of potential. This ensemble could serve as a farm, B&B with a separate gite, or could possibly converted to a horse accommodation (all subject to necessary permissions).

The total plot is just over 44 hectares, with the main house nicely centred, has absolute peace and quiet guaranteed.

An irrigation system is available for most of the crops, which include a variety of apples, table grapes and cereal plus diverse woodlands.

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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.