6 bedroom House for sale with Income Potential in Saint Savin, Poitou-Charentes

519,400 EUR 446,684 GBP 560,952 USD

Reference: 246579

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 391 m2
Plot Size: 0.46 hectares / 1.14 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Fruit Trees
Private Pool
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Rare opportunity to acquire this substantial 4 bedroom house with a large garden, in-ground heated pool, various outbuildings and a second, smaller, attached house suitable for rental or additional residential accommodation (subject to necessary permissions).

One of the finest properties in Saint Savin, this entire property has been renovated and maintained to a high standard and has preserved period features throughout.
Situated on a quiet road in the town centre, a short distance from the River Gartempe and the UNESCO-listed Abbey, this property will appeal to a wide range of clients. It is within easy walking distance to the town square with its bars, restaurants, bakeries and other shops, making this many people's idea of the perfect location.
For those with children, there are infant and primary schools within a few minutes walk, and a secondary school a short distance further.

On entry to the spacious 391m2 property, there is a period hallway with original tiled flooring; to the right is a living room which connects to a dining room. Both rooms have many period features and off the dining room there is a cloakroom and access doors to the rear garden and the wine cave.
To the left of the hallway, is a cosy television room, which could serve as a ground floor bedroom, whilst at the end is the entrance to the spacious kitchen and informal eating/living room area. The kitchen is fitted to an extremely high standard with plenty of storage space, and a feature AGA range. The eating area offers spectacular views over the garden and pool thanks to a 6.5m set of panoramic sliding windows.
The combination of the AGA and underfloor heating make this a comfortable room irrespective of the time of year.
Off the eating area of the kitchen is access to a laundry room with plumbing for domestic appliances, and also to a shower room and wc, convenient for pool and garden users alike.

The first floor offers more period features and consists of a central landing with access to 4 large bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suite facilities one of which has a sink, and an additional family bathroom.

A further staircase leads to the 100m2 attic on the 2nd floor which, subject to the necessary permissions, offers further scope for expansion.

A second adjoining house is also finished to a high standard with an open-plan ground floor kitchen/ living room-diner and wc and on the upper floor 2 bedrooms and a shower room. This house has separate private front and rear entrances and a small courtyard with access to a large outbuilding and external storage cupboard.

The main house has garage and storage areas, and also a large barn in the extensive garden, which clearly evidences the current owners' passion for gardening and which contains a wide variety of established shrubs and plants.

Saint Savin offers easy access to Chauvigny, Montmorillon and Le Blanc, while the A10 motorway (access from Bordeaux or Paris), TGV and airport are all within 45 minutes' drive in Poitiers.

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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.