Character 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Saint Emilion, Aquitaine

1,590,000 EUR 1,367,400 GBP 1,717,200 USD

Reference: 245112

Bedrooms: 6
Floor Size: 355 m2

Features

Terrace
Garden
No Pool
Vineyard or Wine Making
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition
May Require Improvement

Details

Full of character and charm, this beautiful 6 bedroom house is ideally located right in the heart of the Jurisdiction of Saint Emilion.

This bourgeois stone built house, which was a former wine estate, has typical architecture of the Napoleon III style and has a beautiful living area of 350m2 with generous volumes, large outbuildings to develop, large park and the possibility to build extra accommodation, which is rare in the Jurisdiction of Saint Emilion.

For lovers of heritage and authenticity, the old features have been beautifully preserved: parquet floors, mouldings, marble fireplaces, stone staircases etc.

This is an excellent opportunity ot restore this magnificent home to its former glory. Ideal as a large family home, as a B&B business, a welcoming activity or to host the seat of a wine property.

Located only a few minutes from the medieval village, the Gulf de Saint Emilion, renowned wine properties and the gateway to the tourist places of Saint Emilionnais, Entre deux Mers and Perigord, this residence is in a prime tourist location.

FEATURES
Carport
Fireplaces
Garage
Cosmetic Work
To refresh
Parkland
Garden
Courtyard
Cellar: 60.5m2
Outbuilding: 160m2
Outbuilding: 317m2
Attic: 74m2
Landing: 23.5m2
WC: 4m2
Bathroom: 8.5m2
Bathroom: 13.5m2
Hallway: 56m2
Kitchen: 12m2
Study: 25m2
Entrance: 19m2
Dining Room: 28.5m2
Living Room: 27m2
Living Room: 28.5m2
Bedroom: 13m2
Bedroom: 15m2
Bedroom: 19m2
Bedroom: 25m2
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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.