Character 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Saussignac, Nouvelle Aquitaine

Elegant 6 bedroom country house, which is situated on the edge of the highly sought after village of Saussignac in the Dordogne, well positioned with magnificent views over the rolling countryside.

There is stabling for 3 horses, a 20 x 40m menage and grazing areas.

The main house provides very comfortable accommodation over 3 floors. Entrance is via a courtyard into an inner hall. Here there are magnificent beams that are a theme throughout this historical building. The kitchen has handmade units that co-ordinate with the antique furniture and granite work surfaces. There is a Stanley fuel cooking range. Traditional French doors lead out onto an east facing terrace. The kitchen leads onto a traditional drawing room with plenty of light from the dual aspect windows, high ceilings and an open fireplace. The dining room is currently being used as a games room. It's cosy and comfortable. There is a library on the ground floor with fitted bookshelves, high ceilings and a fireplace where a log burning stove could be fitted. The ground floor also accommodates a laundry room, WC, boot room and boiler room.

On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, 2 which have en-suite facilities and 2 that share the family bathroom. All the bedrooms are tastefully decorated and incorporate the charm of the property.

On the 2nd floor there is a master bedroom suite with roll top bath, WC and basin. There are some beautiful beams on the ceiling that were made by boat builders.

There is also a music studio/office and a fabulous vaulted wine cellar/tasting room.

The 16m x 6m heated swimming pool is mosaic tiled and has magnificent views. Surrounding it, is a summer kitchen and a living/dining area for all your seasonal entertaining.

The small caretaker cottage comprises of an open-plan living space and a large bedroom with a shower room. There are also numerous outbuildings, namely garaging for 4 cars, a workshop and stabling for horses.

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Features

Reference248258

Price1,200,000 EUR

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

5

Floor Space

440.0m2

Land Area

2.2 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Terrace

Terraced outside space

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Land

Additional meadow / pasture / non-gardened land

Equestrian Facilities

Existing stabling or other facilities

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Garage

Has covered vehicle parking

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Potential for Income

Existing or suitable conditions for income

Multiple Dwellings

Includes 2 or more habitable buildings

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Rentable Accommodation

Gite, B&B, guest room or other space suitable for rent income

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Panoramic View

Wide-ranging views from the property

Quiet Area

Located in a quiet area

Walk to Amenities

Shops and other amenities within easy walking distance

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

Good Condition

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Buying a Property in France

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.