7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Nontron, Aquitaine

360,400 EUR 309,944 GBP 389,232 USD

Reference: 245166

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 352 m2
Plot Size: 0.96 hectares / 2.37 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
No Pool
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Parking
Walk to Amenities

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful 5 bedroom stone house and a 2 bedroom cottage, nestling in over 2 acres of glorious landscaped gardens while enjoying countryside views from its peaceful and elevated location in Nontron.

This character property with a tower is within walking distance of a Dordogne town. It has the potential to be a large, comfortable family home with a cottage to rent out, or perhaps a boutique hotel. (Subject to permissions).

The main house comprises of a large entrance hall leading to a kitchen/diner, a bright double aspect living room which leads to a living room on the ground floor of the round tower. This stunning room is double height to the ceiling with a gorgeous granite fireplace, patio doors to the gardens and a staircase to the tower bedroom.

Also on the ground floor there are a further 4 bedrooms, a recently renovated billiard/games room, laundry, pantry, bathroom and cloakroom. The current owners have started renovating and refreshing the house whilst retaining its charm and character but there are still areas for one to put their own mark on.

The 2 bedroom house - on the other side of the tower - has been renovated throughout with an open plan kitchen, living room/diner and WC. The first floor has two generous bedrooms each with a new en suite shower room and a WC off the landing.

This property has double glazing and its own private garden area.

The 2 acre garden surrounding the whole property has mature trees, lawned areas and a large stoned courtyard leading to the house and barn, and a large covered terrace.

Although you are entirely private within the grounds, shops and amenities are a
5 - 10 minute walk 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.