7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Mirepoix, Midi-Pyrenees

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

Reference: 179106

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 369 m2
Plot Size: 4.85 hectares / 11.99 acres

Features

Terrace
Woodland
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Outstanding View
South Facing
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Turn Key Good Condition

Details

In the Mirepoix area, an attractive Mas dating back to the eighteenth century with seven bedrooms, swimming pool and 4.8ha of land.

This is a delightful property set in grounds with a pretty tree-lined driveway, stunning views, ideal for horses. The property is nestled in the countryside, in the greater Mirepoix area, Languedoc Roussillon, South of France.
Situated in the middle of its own private valley, in a prestigious location with fabulous unspoilt views and total privacy.
The property offers great potential for seasonal rentals. Situated near a pretty medieval town with many restaurants and all commodities.

Main house on two floors, 333 m2 habitable space
Ground floor - 138 m2: entrance hall leading to a fully equipped kitchen, 13 m2 with separate dining room, 29 m2 and spacious sitting room, 33 m2 with open fireplace. Both dining room and sitting room open to South facing terraces.
At the other side of the entrance hall: sitting room, 30 m2 with open fireplace and large kitchen, 26 m2 with dining facility. A staircase in this kitchen leads to the
First floor with 2 bedrooms, 11 and 19 m2, dressing and family bathroom, 9 m2. This part
of the house can be used as a separate apartment.
The other part of the first floor, accessible by a staircase in the entrance hall, consists of
4 bedrooms, 9, 16, 37 and 22 m2, 3 bathroom, sitting room, 14 m2 and library, 36 m2.
Attic, 85 m2, actually used for storage. Possibility to add more habitable space.

Independent ground floor apartment, 36 m2 with kitchen-lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

Grounds: A long private winding tree-lined private driveway opens out to the 4.8 ha of woodland and pasture, very well suited for animals, including two separate wooden stables.
Automatic watering system for plants, which can be connected to a well. The current owners grow many of their own vegetables; green house.

The house and the separate apartment are in good condition with well insulated roof and a new central gas heating system. Most windows and doors are in wood and double glazed

A unique opportunity to own an 18th Century country house, very private in a quiet and private environment, with great rental possibilities. Situated near to several sought-after medieval towns with all amenities.
Not far from Carcassonne, Toulouse, the Pyrenees, Mediterranean Sea and Spain.

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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.