Authentic 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Lalbenque, Cahors, Midi-Pyrenees

799,000 EUR 687,140 GBP 862,920 USD

Reference: 244544

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 270 m2
Plot Size: 0.31 hectares / 0.76 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Equestrian Facilities
Fireplace
Original Features
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Parking
Traditional Style
Turnkey

Details

Beautifully renovated 7 bedroom enchanting 'Maison de Maitre' set in glorious landscaped gardens with pool and equestrian outbuildings, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in Lalbenque.

This spacious property is absolutely stunning. It has been decorated and furnished with charm to provide a stylish home that skilfully blends the modern with the traditional.

There is a library, living room with fireplace, kitchen with dining area and 3 bedrooms on the ground floor, some with bathrooms.

Upstairs and 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and an attic.

Outside, the swimming pool is set in its own, landscaped area and the outdoor kitchen, fully equipped with commercial, wood fired oven and with a covered dining area is a wonderful space to entertain. The sunny terrace looks out on to its own walled garden area and there is a lovely view from the pool over fields and woodland.

Spacious cellars beneath the property provide useful laundry and workshop areas as well as a storage space for wine.

There is a two storey barn and stables with 6 horse boxes that could be transformed into additional accommodation (possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions).

With shops and services only 6km away and only 15 minutes to the centre of Cahors, this property has it all. Convenience of location, peace, quiet and a high standard of presentation. A truly lovely place to spend time in.

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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.