Character 6 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Cognac, Poitou-Charentes

Remarkable French Chateau-style property, built in 1914 and set in over 6 acres, and an example of exceptional taste by both the original owners and the current owners, who had it thoroughly renovated in 2014.

Authentic elements such as hardwood floors, marble Napoleon III fireplaces, an impressive staircase and the most beautiful ceiling ornaments and frescos have been preserved and are combined with stylish decor and modern comfort.
This stately property provides living space of 550m2 over on 3 levels and includes 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, beautiful spacious reception rooms and a fitted kitchen. In addition, there is a large basement divided into several useful rooms and a caretaker's house to renovate of 320m2 on 2 levels with stables.

A garage and a swimming pool complete the property.
The property covers 2.5hectares, is completely enclosed and is just 3km from the town centre of Cognac and its beautiful Charente river, along which the major Cognac distilleries are located.

This elegant house lends itself to a variety of purposes and can be a perfect family home, boutique hotelor a small luxury B&B, which is what it has been for several years.
This stunning piece of Belle Epoque architecture is guaranteed to impress.




CONDITION


Excellent condition

ROOMS


House: 320 m2
Attic: 65 m2
Storage: 6 m2
Bathroom WC: 12 m2
Bedroom
Landing: 5 m2
Bathroom WC
Bedroom
Study: 8 m2
Landing: 20 m2
Storage: 6 m2
WC: 2 m2
Equipped Kitchen: 35 m2
Dining Room: 40 m2
Reception Room: 34 m2
Living/Dining Area: 44 m2
: 35 m2
Basement: 165 m2
Garage: 40 m2
Land: 24,803 m2


VIEWS


Unobstructed



ORIENTATIONS.

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Features

Reference241580

Price1,295,000 EUR

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

4

Floor Space

550.0m2

Land Area

2.5 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Lake or River Included

Property owns one or more water bodies

Equestrian Facilities

Existing stabling or other facilities

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Garage

Has covered vehicle parking

Good Condition

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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.