Character 7 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view and countryside view views in Fontvieille, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

4,000,000 EUR 3,440,000 GBP 4,320,000 USD

Reference: 246692

Bedrooms: 7
Floor Size: 612 m2
Plot Size: 3.7 hectares / 9.14 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Lake or River Included
Private Pool
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Outstanding View
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
May Require Improvement

Details

Beautifully perched on the top of a small hill, this charming 7 bedroom property is surrounded by olive trees and enjoys a unique location with exceptional panoramic views.

On the horizon, a tranquil pond shelters a multitude of migratory birds and pink flamingos, offering an enchanting spectacle at sunset from the main living areas. On the other side, the rolling landscapes of olive groves evoke the poetry of a Van Gogh painting.

The main house, with a living surface of about 270m2, is primarily designed on a single level, on the ground-floor. Its U-shaped design allows to take full advantage of the various outdoor spaces and the garden, depending on the season and time of day.

There is also a spacious independent guest house, also used as a pool house, which offers generous volumes and has the possibility of creating an entertainment space including a cinema and games room.

For car lovers, the property features multiple enclosed garages accommodating about 10 cars.

A caretaker's house and a studio complete this exceptional property.

Ideal as a primary or secondary residence, this property is located within a 10 minutes drive from major communication routes and shops in the city of Arles, as well as just 5 minutes from the charming village of Fontvieille in the Alpilles.

FEATURES
Swimming Pool
Fireplace
Electric Gate
Intercom
Alarm System
Caretaker House
Outdoor Lighting
Irrigation Sprinkler
Internet
Water Softener
Cosmetic Work
Panoramic Views
To Refresh
7 Bedrooms
Study
Linen Room
Cellar
Studio: 30m2
House: 120m2
Play Room
Garages: 250m2
Land: 37,000m2
Panoramic Views

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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.