Lovingly Maintained 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view views in Bergerac, Aquitaine

Full of character and charm, this traditional 7 bedroom Perigordine house, which is in excellent condition throughout, so minus the maintenance challenges of an older property, with an annex and situated in a quiet setting on a hillside with picturesque views of its delightful garden and the surrounding countryside.

Well-suited for use as a spacious family home or as a holiday home with guest accommodation and presenting the potential for a rental income with a possible gite business (subject to necessary permissions).

Main house:
Ground floor: sizeable entrance hall, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, spacious L-shaped living and dining area with a fireplace and access to the garden and pool terraces. 2 attractive double bedrooms with double doors leading to the south-facing terraces. Bathroom, separate WC and a convenient laundry room. Adjacent to the sun room is a guest annex with a double bedroom and a living room/kitchen area, as well as a shower and WC.

Upstairs, in the main house: 4 lovely south-facing bedrooms, including the spacious master bedroom. There is a family bathroom, separate WC and a large storage room next to the master bedroom, which could potentially be transformed into an en-suite bathroom (subject to necessary permissions).

Outside: stunning covered terrace, barbecue and summer kitchen/pool house open up to the 10 x 5m swimming pool, complete with a security cover and views of the gardens and beyond. Behind the house, there is an open garage for 3 vehicles, along with a dedicated games room or office. An additional outbuilding serves as a workshop.

The gardens, spanning just over 1 hectare, are predominantly laid to lawn for easy maintenance, adorned with mature trees and shrubs. A small pigeonnier used for garden storage adds even more character, and there is a play area to the rear of the house.

This property is ideally located for those seeking to be on the outskirts of a village with convenient access to the town of Bergerac, its shops, restaurants, and international airport.

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Features

Reference247337

Price699,900 EUR

Bedrooms

7

Bathrooms

3

Floor Space

350.0m2

Land Area

1.1 Ha

Fees Paid By Seller

It does not cost you anything to purchase this property through us

Terrace

Terraced outside space

Garden

Has landscaped garden space

Private Pool

Has private swimming pool

Fireplace

Has open fireplace or woodburner

Original Features

Retains original character features

Possible Extra Dwellings

Has suitable building for conversion

Outbuildings

Unconverted buildings

Countryside View

Full or partial view of countryside

Panoramic View

Wide-ranging views from the property

Quiet Area

Located in a quiet area

No Neighbours

No close properties

Parking

Has vehicle parking

Garage

Has covered vehicle parking

Traditional Style

Rustic, traditional or character style

Good Condition

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Buying a Property in France

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.