Historical 7 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Angouleme, Poitou-Charentes

1,272,000 EUR 1,093,920 GBP 1,373,760 USD

Reference: 246889

Bedrooms: 7
Floor Size: 650 m2
Plot Size: 7.84 hectares / 19.38 acres

Features

Garden
Land
Lake or River Included
No Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Lake or River View
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Private
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Turnkey
Good Condition

Details

Situated in a quiet area just 35 minutes from Angouleme and nestled in an exceptional setting, this magnificent 7 bedroom, 16th, 17th and 18th Century chateau has been beautifully and tastefully renovated by the current owner.

With a seductive and authentic charm, this beautiful mansion has a great atmosphere and offers around 540m2 of living space, which includes, on the first floor: living room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, gallery (former chapel) and 2 WC's.

1st floor: 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

2nd floor: 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, large convertible attic (games room, home cinema, etc.).

The chateau can be sold furnished.

The property also includes a guest house to finish renovating (110m2), an old mill to renovate (50m2) and an outbuilding.

Set in a courtyard surrounded by a damp moat, in the middle of a beautiful park bordered by a river, the chateau enjoys a bucolic and nuisance-free setting.

This is a remarkable property in a beautiful location.

FEATURES
Alarm System
Internet
No Work
Good Condition

ROOMS
Bedroom: 35m2
Attic: 124m2
Bedroom: 28m2
Bedroom: 22m2
Bedroom: 18.4m2
Bedroom: 23.1m2
Bedroom: 38m2
Bedroom: 26.4m2
WC: 5.5m2
Gallery: 22.4m2
WC: 1.2m2
Kitchen: 30.8m2
Dining Room: 40m2
Study: 4.6m2
Living Room: 47.4m2
Living/Dining Area: 72m2
House: 110m2
Land: 78,421m2
Unobstructed Views

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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.