Beautiful 7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Uzes, Languedoc-Roussillon

785,000 EUR 675,100 GBP 847,800 USD

Reference: 242994

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 290 m2
Plot Size: 616 m2

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Fireplace
Outbuildings
Quiet Area
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful 15th century, 3 storey, 7 bedroom house with garden, ideally located near all amenities in the heart of a village near Uzes.

It is situated in a privileged area that brings together 3 buildings steeped in history that belonged, among others, to Abbe Bayol, archaeologist, prehistorian and writer recognised in his time and priest of Collias.

The paved courtyard extended by a wooded garden, suitable for swimming pool, and composed of Mediterranean species leads to a set of vaulted cellars, paved with terracotta, which serve various covered terraces, courtyards and outbuildings.

The living area of this large formerly bourgeois residence, built on 3 levels, is made up of 2 beautiful vaulted rooms serving as an entrance, a spacious dining kitchen, a living room with fireplace, 2 offices, and a large en-suite bedroom with private terrace, 4 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and 3 beautiful attic rooms.

The charm can be seen in each room, all very bright since they mostly benefit from a double exposure, with very beautiful period elements such as terracotta tiles, fireplaces, stone staircases, worked wooden doors, etc.

This rare property benefits from magnificent and vast terraces, out of sight, with lovely views of the village, while being quiet.

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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.