6 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view and sea view views with Income Potential in Menton, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

2,700,000 EUR 2,322,000 GBP 2,916,000 USD

Reference: 247399

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 400 m2
Plot Size: 700 m2

Features

Garden
Fruit Trees
No Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Sea View
Panoramic View
Garage
Walk to Amenities
Good Condition

Details

Full of charm and character is this exquisite 3 stprey, 4 bedroom historical villa with a separate 2 bedroom apartment and studio, set in mature gardens with fruit trees, while enjoying panoramic sea views from its ideal location near all amenities in Menton.

This magnificent property dating from the 19th century, belonging in the past to Count Dumal, is situated on the Boulevard de Garavan, an address rich in history and culture, close to the Italian border and the famous starred restaurant Mirazur.

Built on a superb landscaped garden with palm, cactus and banana trees which grow thanks to the tropical climate present specifically in this district, it has two main bodies with the possibility of connecting them to each other.

The main villa of 300m2 on three levels, of which all the rooms, joinery and interiors have been kept as they were originally, consists on the ground floor of a noble hall leading to a dining room, a living room, a separate kitchen and a scullery.

On the first floor are four beautiful bedrooms with bathrooms, and on the top floor a unique room of 100m2 in colonial China style, all facing South with a panoramic sea view.

Behind the main villa is a building of 100m2 housing a large garage, a two bedroom apartment and a small studio, all served by an independent entrance.

FEATURES

Intercom
Optical fibre
Outdoor Lighting
Crawl Space
Window Shade.

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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.