Character 7 bedroom house for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Barbezieux Saint Hilaire, Poitou-Charentes

508,800 EUR 437,568 GBP 549,504 USD

Reference: 244612

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 200 m2
Plot Size: 1.33 hectares / 3.29 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Quiet Area
No Neighbours
Parking
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Stunning 7 bedroom property, which is ideally located in a quiet setting amongst the rolling hills of south Charente, on the edge of woodland, yet just a few minutes from Barbezieux Saint Hilaire and only 80km from beautiful Bordeaux with its international airport and TGV (high speed train) station.

This very spacious and airy stone built property has a living area of 200m2, which comprises of: large country kitchen with a stone fireplace, dining room with a wood stove, sitting room with a stone fireplace and beautiful wooden ceiling beams that give extra character. These 3 rooms are connected, and are light and airy with breathtaking views on the surrounding countryside. Also on the ground floor there is a double bedroom and child's bedroom, laundry room with a sink, bathroom with a WC, study room, work room and a cellar.

First floor: 2 double bedrooms and a shower room.

The property sits on a little over 1 hectare of land, mainly meadows, along with a natural pond. 2 terraces and a heated pool complete the house. The pool has a hard cover so one can swim during the cooler months of the year.

The large double height barn is attached to the house, and it could be used to increase the dimensions of the living space (subject to necessary permissions).

A separate driveway leads to a lovely separate 3 bedroom house that has its own in-ground pool. The second house is currently run as a gite (a future owner would need to reapply for the necessary permissions).

The 2 houses are independent and not overlooking each other.

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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.