Character 6 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Es Castell, Menorca

550,000 EUR 473,000 GBP 594,000 USD

Reference: 239910

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 1
Floor Size: 288 m2

Features

Terrace
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Charming, spacious 6 bedroom townhouse with garage, ideally located near all amenities in the heart of Es Castell.

Overlooking the magnificent Explanada main square and a minutes walk from the delightful Cales Fonts bay with its bars and restaurants, this unique property has a storage area of about 40m2.

Current distribution on the first floor offers a kitchen, dining room, living room with log burner, bedroom with adjoining walk in wardrobe, a second bedroom and bathroom.

All the rooms are spacious and have great natural light as the property is on a corner overlooking two streets.

The upper floor is divided into three rooms, the largest with access to the terrace that overlooks the square.

Don't miss this opportunity, a blank canvass to adapt to ones needs and taste.

Founded in the shadow of the majestic fortification of the Castle of San Felipe, Es Castell is the easternmost town of Menorca and therefore, of the peninsula. Once called George Town by the English, it is a welcoming spot in which the façades of the majority of its buildings give off a very British air.

One of the main charms of the town is its connection to the port of Maó, via the two natural harbours situated in Cala Corb and Cales Fonts. During the summer nights one can enjoy a peaceful stroll past bar terraces and the stalls of the craft markets.

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1. Putting down a Holding Deposit

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner. This part of the process is not binding. We would recommend using an independent English speaking legal advisor. Once a purchase price has been agreed, normally a holding or reserve deposit will be required to ensure the property is removed from the market. The sum required will vary between properties and will be based on the purchase price. A time limit for the preagreement to be signed will be arranged and there will also be legal checks to be made.

2. Setting up a Pre-agreement (Contrato privado de compraventa)

The pre-agreement will set out the conditions under which the Buyer and Seller agree to complete the purchase of the property and the price they have agreed upon. Relevant details will generally be included for example the property details, purchase price and the date for completion. A deposit will be required at this point, this will vary, but will generally be 10% of the agreed price. This agreement will include a penal clause if the sale does not go through. If the seller pulls out of the sale your compensation will be double the deposit you have paid, but if you decide not to go through with the sale then your deposit will be lost. Certain checks will need to be made before signing the contract, checks should be made against the title of the property, mortgage status and if the property has any debts held against it. The planning status should also be looked into. These conditions can be varied by the seller and the buyer and other types of agreement can be made.

3. The Contract (Escritura de compraventa)

Before a non-Spanish purchaser can buy a Spanish property they will need to have set up a Spanish bank account and obtained a Spanish tax number (NIE). The completion will take place in the presence of a Notary Public. This is a Spanish public official, by law the deed of sale must be witnessed by a Notary Public. You will also need your own independent, expert legal advisor to act on your behalf. On Completion the buyer must pay the balance, that is the price agreed after the deposit has been deducted, plus any other fees on the completion date. Both buyer and seller must sign the Escritura de compraventa contract, (this is the Spanish equivalent of the title deeds). The title deeds (escritura) will be given to the buyer, this will be done in the presence of a Notary Public, they will certify that the transfer has taken place. The tax office will be sent a copy and the property registry will be informed of the transfer.