6 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Les Arcs, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

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

Reference: 236102

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 208 m2

Features

Parking
Good Condition
Terrace
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Panoramic View
South Facing
Private
Quiet Area

Details

Full of Provencal character and charm, this spacious 6 bedroom villa is authentic on the outside, yet has a modern 208m2 living area on the inside.

Ideally situated in a quiet setting in a cul-de-sac, on the hills above Les Arcs and with lovely far reaching countryside views.

Ground floor: entrance hall, large living/dining room with a fitted and equipped kitchen with access onto a large covered terrace to the south and another terrace to the east. 3 spacious bedrooms and a modern shower room and WC.

First floor: large south facing covered terrace, fitted and equipped kitchen and a large living/dining room with access onto a covered south facing terrace with magnificent views of the Rocher de Roquebrune. There is a second terrace on the north side with views of the surrounding countryside. This floor also has another 3 bedrooms, WC and a modern shower room.

The house is in good condition and all bedrooms have fitted wardrobes.

The property is currently split into 2 separate units, but can easily be turned back into a single home, if desired.

In the closed garden of 1,200m2 there is a 10 x 5m swimming pool and a garden shed.

This is an ideal home for rentals or for a large or extended family.

FEATURES
Excellent Rental Potential
Quiet Setting
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Lighting
Internet
Fireplace
Good Condition
Terraces
Garden: 1,200m2
Garden Shelter
Panoramic Views

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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.