Character 6 bedroom Chateau for sale in Nerac, Aquitaine

1,740,000 EUR 1,496,400 GBP 1,879,200 USD

Reference: 245915

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 800 m2
Plot Size: 7.49 hectares / 18.51 acres

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Nestling in 18.5 acres of glorious land is this wonderful 5 bedroom French Chateau with outbuilding and Pigeonier, enjoying far reaching panoramic views from its elevated location near Nerac.

The 16th century entrance pavilion leads to the Tuscan-style Italian garden and its orangery, which blend in perfectly with the building's facade.

The entrance to the chateau is through a square tower, beautifully decorated with mullioned windows, which leads to a stunning central stone staircase that serves the different levels.

On the first floor there is a superb private flat with a magnificent reception room of 80m2 with access to one of the two round towers and a beautiful fireplace. A small bridge leads to a charming "secret garden". On this level there is also a dining room with adjoining kitchen, a bathroom, a second small living room and a bedroom with adjoining shower room.

On the second floor there is a magnificent suite comprising a small living room and 2 bedrooms, one of which is in the second tower at the rear of the chateau. A second reception room of over 80m2 offers many possibilities, with high ceilings and painted beams.

At the top of the square tower there is another room currently used as a bedroom and an attic.

In the basement, a beautiful cellar and a multi-purpose room are the ideal place for the organisation of events.

The chateau is situated on a promontory on the outskirts of a pretty little village and offers a panoramic view over the Albret countryside.

An outbuilding and a charming circular pigeonier tower complete this exceptional property set in over 7.4 hectares.

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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.