Renovated 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Saint Laurent d'Arce, Aquitaine

1,260,000 EUR 1,083,600 GBP 1,360,800 USD

Reference: 240223

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 550 m2
Plot Size: 1.95 hectares / 4.81 acres

Features

Woodland
Gym
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Beautiful and superbly renovated substantial rural 4 bedroom house with separate 2 bedroom apartment and swimming pool set in almost 5 acres, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in St Andre de Cubzac.

Situated only 25 minutes from the heart of Bordeaux, this majestic stone property includes an old mill dating from the end of the Seventeenth Century which has just been completely renovated.

On a glorious plot of almost 2 hectares with woodland and truffles, the 6 bedroom property comes with living space of about 550m 2, which includes, on the ground floor, a beautiful entrance hall, a living room, a dining room, an office and a library/ spacious and bright living room with impressive ceiling heights.

There is also a fitted kitchen, a utility room, a gym in the old mill, a wine cellar, and an apartment that can be linked to the main residence, or can benefit from its independent entrance with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a wc and a living room, ideal for entertaining.

There is a garage of about 30m2 and a barn of more than 95m2.

On the upper level, there are 4 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 WCs, and a cinema room in the old upper part of the Mill.

This property has just been completely renovated with quality materials including wood double glazing joinery, Versailles oak parquet floors, air conditioning etc.

Outside, there is exotic wooden terracing with a heated swimming pool, meadows and wooded areas, as well as a young truffle culture.

Swimming Pool
Electric Gates
Well
Outdoor Lighting
Simple flow ventilation
Internet
Double Glazing
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
Excellent condition
Land: 19,468 m2
Home Cinema
WC
Shower Room: 4.2 m2
Bedroom: 21.2 m2
WC
Bathroom: 12.8 m2
Bedroom: 19.2 m2
Bedroom: 25.6 m2
Suite: 29 m2
Exercise Room
Barn: 95 m2
Garage: 30 m2
: 12.76 m2
WC
Living Room: 26.4 m2
Bedroom: 13.26 m2
Bedroom: 14.8 m2
Cellar: 20 m2
Equipped Kitchen: 25 m2
Study: 21 m2
Library: 40 m2
WC
Dining Room: 33 m2
Living Room: 33 m2
Entrance: 11 m2

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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.