Historical 6 bedroom Castle for sale in Aubenas, Rhone-Alpes

1,886,000 EUR 1,621,960 GBP 2,036,880 USD

Reference: 243728

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 300 m2
Plot Size: 0.5 hectares / 1.24 acres

Features

Rentable Accommodation

Details

Price reduced.
Rare opportunity for the buyer of this property to become the chatelain of this Medieval fortified castle, built in the Thirteenth Century and newly renovated to offer modern comfort without losing its soul and historical character.

The construction of the keep ( donjon) dates back even earlier and had the role of being able to control and protect the silver mines in the valley.
This authentic and enchanting building comes with living space of about 300m2 with underfloor heating, double glazing and provides a very comfortable living environment.

The spacious entrance (13m2) leads us to a reception room (40m2), a large fitted kitchen and a master suite with bathroom, a pantry and a wine cellar.
Upstairs, there is another master suite with bathroom, 4 bedrooms and the possibility of fitting out 2 additional bedrooms with bathrooms, communicating with the "renaissance" courtyard of the castle.
On the ground floor there is a magnificent vaulted room of 80m2 with a fireplace, a chapel, an interior garden with an old sheepfold and vault.
With in addition a studio equipped of approximately 40m2 for 4 people and a large bedroom with shower of 32m2 (2 people).

Everything is included to welcome guests and/or organise themed activities, seminars, weddings, exhibitions, etc.

Mains drainage, underfloor heating (heat pump), mains water, chestnut window frames, double glazing, insulation, 3 water tanks of 70m3.
Electricity / heating costs around 2500 euro per yea.

Registered with the historical monuments of France, which gives important advantages.

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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.