Unique 6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Salignac Eyvigues, Aquitaine

950,000 EUR 817,000 GBP 1,026,000 USD

Reference: 241725

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 450 m2
Plot Size: 1.72 hectares / 4.25 acres

Features

Terrace
Hot Tub or Sauna
Air Conditioning
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Ideally located in the Dordogne countryside but only minutes from Sarlat, this property offers a comfortable main house, two independent rooms for chambre d'hotes and two unique gites with proven rental income. An additional building is partially completed and ready for finishing as additional accommodation, a wellness studio, yoga room etc etc - endless opportunities here for anyone looking to generate a revenue in this exceedingly popular part of France.

The main stone house has a welcoming and slightly "boho" feel with lots of exposed stone, open woodwork and character features. The entrance hall leads through to a large and luminous living room with open plan kitchen and dining area. The open ceiling and mezzanine with artisan woodwork gives the house a very welcoming feel. With five bedrooms, a large mezzanine, and large windows throughout the house is warm, friendly with lots of light and space.

The character features, underfloor heating, wood-burners and air conditioning ensure comfort throughout the year.

The two gites, are set apart from the house and their unique design has ensured very strong year round demand. A delightful and unusual, air conditioned, tree house for two people.

Perched above the tree-line and enjoying fabulous views down across open countryside the large terrace is the perfect setting for the private hot tub. Comfortable and private, the tree-house was purpose built less that ten years ago and rents very well.

A custom designed and very charming "hobbit house" - a semi-buried, air conditioned cabin for four people with hot tub and views over the open countryside. Extremely popular with families and couples "the Hobbit" theme gite has generated excellent revenue.

A large two storey building where considerable work has already been completed to create additional guest accommodation. The options for this 200m2 buildings are endless. The bulk of the building work has been completed and its at the perfect stage to decide its future use. The layout would be ideal as a yoga studio with rooms above, a wellness studio or even a second house for rentals. This building includes one chambre d'hote room with en-suite bathroom that rents well.

There is a large salt water swimming pool of 15.8 x 6m with reinforced liner.

Stone outbuildings including a workshop, a traditional bread oven, and an independent stone building that could be used for accommodation or guest facilities (subject to necessary permissions) complete the ensemble which stands on a plot of 17,211m2 with a well and a cistern.

Excellent location - tranquil and calm - excellent profitability.

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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.