6 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with panoramic view in Vallespir, Languedoc-Roussillon

470,000 EUR 404,200 GBP 507,600 USD

Reference: 207316

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 240 m2
Plot Size: 8 hectares / 19.77 acres

Features

Terrace
Fireplace
Renewable Energy
Potential for Income
Panoramic View
Outstanding View
South Facing
Private
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

Newly renovated Catalan stone farmhouse with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in 20 acres and an impressive rural location with dramatic panoramic views.

This thoughtful bioclimatic renovation is set in 8 hectares of grounds, perfect for nature lovers and for seminars on natural lifestyle and wellness, in the beautiful region of Vallespir, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France.

A unique Catalan stone Mas in a dominant position on a hill and overlooking the valleys and mountains, it is surrounded by mountain grassland, juniper trees, wild thyme and lavender, some plum trees below and an oak forest above the Mas. It is very rare to have such an extraordinary,south facing situation with breathtaking views, and everything has been thought through to take advantage of the setting, from every room but also from the several terraces with their panoramic views over the mountains.

The bioclimatic and ecologic renovation has been carried out to reduce the house's environmental impact, whilst preserving the house's authentic character. The scenery changes daily with the weather, with the seasons nature lovers will be charmed by this great spectacle.
The owners have carefully paid attention to keep the Mas' charm and authenticity with lime walls, exposed stone, beautiful beams, wooden ceilings etc. The bioclimatic renovation complies with four main functions: to absorb the sun's radiation, to stock the captured energy, to distribute and to regulate the gained heat. Similarly, the water is taken from a spring.

The stone Mas offers 240m2 of living surface on 3 levels.
Ground floor: Yoga room 34m2, heating room 10m2, workshop 7.5m2, shower room 4.5m2.
First floor: Bedroom 1 with shower room 17m2, bedroom 2 with shower room 15m2, bedroom 3 with shower room 17.5m2, bedroom 4 with shower room 21m2, bedroom 5 with access to terrace 12m2, bedroom 6 with shower room and access to terrace 18m2. Large terrace.
Second floor: Independent external access, living room 22m2 with fireplace insert and access to terrace, separate kitchen with cooking island and access to terrace 22.5m2, office 5m2, dovecote 2.25m2, shed 6m2, WC 1m2. Very large terrace 60m2.

Several terraces to contemplate the great views and to savour the absolute silence.

Grounds:
The property sits in a valley on a sloping plot of 8.028 hectares. Terraces invite contemplation with the stunning views from every level of the farmhouse.
The garden is very nicely landscaped with charming stone stairs, trees and typical Mediterranean shrubs and flowers blooming all year round. It has a very low need of maintenance. General condition This turnkey property has been very well maintained. Underfloor heating by a wood boiler throughout, except 3 bedrooms with existing heating installations that need some revision. Solar panels, rain water recovering system of 5000 l, fireplace insert. Comment An outstanding property with breathtaking views and an absolute calm that will never end to charm you. And around you: just nature Love at the first glance guaranteed.

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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.