Elegant 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Saint Magne, Aquitaine

766,000 EUR 658,760 GBP 827,280 USD

Reference: 247040

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 290 m2
Plot Size: 0.37 hectares / 0.91 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Full of character and charm, this superb manor house, which also includes a guest house, swimming pool, garage and outbuildings, is located in a quiet setting in Saint Magne, surrounded by mature gardens of 3,700m2.

With Bordeaux bypass: 30 minutes (by car), Arcachon: 63km, Merignac airport 52km away, this lovely home is situated right in the heart of the Landes de Gascogne regional nature park.

Full of authentic features and rich in history, this lovely property also benefits from top-quality modern equipment.

Everything here exudes the charm of the past and the authenticity of an old manor house, with its old parquet floors and cement tiles and high ceilings.

Ground floor:a large entrance hall with an open fireplace; double living room and study and a kitchen which blends its old-world charm with ultramodern top-of-the-range equipment. This ground floor is accessible via 3 different entrance doors.

First floor, which is accessed via a magnificent stone staircase: vast landing leading to 4 bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite shower room. In addition to their undeniable charm, all the bedrooms have retained their spaciousness (all have a minimum surface area of 15m2), with built-in made-to-measure wardrobes that are both stylish and practical. A large, well-placed modern bathroom adds to the comfort of the first floor.

The property also features a newly renovated guest house of over 80m2. It features a living room with a terrace giving direct access to the pool, a fully equipped kitchen, 2 large bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms and reversible air conditioning.

Last but not least, this house of character is completed by a large sheltered terrace (50m2) to enjoy fine evenings whatever the weather, a heated swimming pool with a terrace, a garage with space for 2 vehicles, an outbuilding with a laundry room and mezzanine, all in perfect condition.

This magnificent property can be used for a number of purposes, and its undeniable charm and, above all, move-in-ready, make it a rare property that should be viewed without delay.

Manor house:
Ground floor: 6m2 entrance hall; 15m2 reception room; 10m2 kitchen; 55m2 living/ dining room; 11m2 study; 8m2 laundry/storage room.

First floor: 4 bedrooms of over 15m2, including a master suite with en-suite shower room; 9m2 bathroom.

Guest house - 80m2:
19m2 living/dining room; 7m2 terrace overlooking the swimming pool; 7m2 kitchen; 2 bedrooms of 16m2 each with en-suite shower rooms (6 and 9m2 respectively).

Outbuildings: 43m2 2-car garage; 7m2 pool house; 120m2 converted barn with a 26m2 storage room and a 27m2 mezzanine.

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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.