7 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Confolens, Poitou-Charentes

985,000 EUR 847,100 GBP 1,063,800 USD

Reference: 244636

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 535 m2
Plot Size: 4.39 hectares / 10.84 acres

Features

Lake or River Included
Equestrian Facilities
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Countryside View
Private
Parking
Garage

Details

Nestling in nearly 11 acres of glorious land with a lake, is this beautifully restored 15th century French Chateau with separate
3 bedroom gite, barn and stables, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful elevated location near all amenities in Angouleme.

Completely and sympathetically restored retaining the character and former splendour of the building whilst having modern comforts such as underfloor heating throughout. The chateau has been finished to a very high standard inside and out with great attention to quality and detail.

Surrounded by its own grounds which also include a three bedroom house, barn, stables and paddocks.

The main property comprises a large entrance hall that runs nearly the whole length of the house, a garden room with views down to the lake and beyond, and a large kitchen with new quality fitted units and dining area and woodburning stove.

A door leads to the formal dining room with access also from the hall. An open double sided fireplace offers a welcoming seat after dinner and a further living room to relax or work as currently used as a large, comfortable office.

The beautiful stairs lead up to the first floor with four luxurious bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, the stairs continue to the second floor with feature ceiling and huge attic space. From the attic it is easy to appreciate the quality and fantastic condition of the recent slate roof.

There is a newly converted separate 3 bedroom gite which comprises on the ground floor a kitchen/dining room, a downstairs shower room, a laundry room, a boot room, a boiler/utility room and a large living room with feature fireplace an wood burner.

Upstairs is a galleried landing with doors to 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom with W.C.

This property would make a fabulous family home, the standard is so good it would be a wonderful place to stay with a luxury hotel feel.

The nearest airport is Limoges 35 minutes away.

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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.