Character 7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon

798,000 EUR 686,280 GBP 861,840 USD

Reference: 230137

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 320 m2
Plot Size: 4.85 hectares / 11.99 acres

Features

Terrace
Equestrian Facilities
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Good Condition

Details

In excellent condition throughout and full of character and charm, this superb 7 bedroom country farmhouse is totally private and set within the centre of a large plot of 48,540m2 with a swimming pool.

With flexible living accommodation, this superb house could be divided into 2 properties very easily, or kept as a large family home.

There is also a 1 bedroom apartment, various outbuildings/workshops and a stable.

Located just 20 minutes from a large town.

Ground floor: separate modernised and insulated 1 bedroom apartment.

If the main house was divided, it would offer on one side: kitchen, sitting room/diner, 2 bedrooms, 1 with a large dressing room and a family bathroom.

The larger section has a kitchen, sitting room, dining room and upstairs there are 2 en-suite bedrooms, 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom plus a library/office.

Gas central heating to the main house plus 2 fireplaces. The apartment has electric radiators.

There is a little freshening up to do on the property, but it offers a great space in a magical setting.

The pool is enclosed and approximately 10 x 4m plus steps. Terraces around the house, lovely views and wonderful peace and quiet watching the birds and butterflies play in the garden.

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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.