Character 6 bedroom Chateau for sale in Bernay Saint Martin, Surgeres, Poitou-Charentes

850,000 EUR 731,000 GBP 918,000 USD

Reference: 244006

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 346 m2
Plot Size: 1 hectares / 2.48 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Located in a quiet setting in Bernay Saint Martin, yet close to Surgeres with its weekly market and TGV train station, this beautiful 18th Century residence has been tastefully renovated whilst managing to retaining the character of the property and the aspect of the period.

Entering through the large classic gates, there is a well-kept garden with a heated 10 x 5m swimming pool and pool house and, in front of the house, a south-facing terrace.

On the ground floor, all the rooms are luminous, full of old-world charm and spacious. From the entrance hall, the original staircases leads to the landing, to the left is a master suite with a luxury bathroom, to the right 2 further charming bedrooms with views of the garden, a WC and a bathroom.

An annexe offers the possibility of revenue, or independent accommodation for guests with a kitchen/dining room, independent entrance, 2 bedrooms and a small garden surrounded by hedges and therefore very private.

To the rear there is parking for several cars and direct access to the annexe and main kitchen.

A magnificent park of large oak trees ensures lovely shady walks and, if you're lucky, truffles.

With nothing to do but put down your suitcases, life on the estate awaits you.

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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.