Historical 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Bergerac, Aquitaine

997,500 EUR 857,850 GBP 1,077,300 USD

Reference: 243501

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 438 m2
Plot Size: 1.33 hectares / 3.28 acres

Features

Garden
Private Pool
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Countryside View
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Graceful and imposing 18th Century family home set in over 3 acres of mature grounds, offering numerous light and spacious rooms, high ceilings and period features.

With total living space of 438m2, the stone property is entered via an imposing grand entrance hall, with original tiled flooring and doors leading off to the superbly fitted kitchen with integrated Neff ovens, induction hob, island, granite work surfaces and laundry cupboard.
There is a separate dining room, a morning room with wood panelled storage, a living room and furthermore a study and pretty garden room which spans the width of the property and having triple aspect windows; all completing the ground floor layout.

There are seven bedrooms in total, five of which are located on the first floor. The principal suite is very spacious and has a dressing room and private bathroom with tiled floor, twin wash hand basins, a bath, shower and WC.
A central bedroom with views over the rear garden leads two more rooms, one of which has direct access to the family bathroom with twin wash basins, bath and shower and a further staircase leads to the second floor with two more en suite double bedrooms and a vast attic space beyond which once renovated could offer even more living space.

There is a real opportunity to still make ones mark on this impressive home. The gardens are very pretty with mature trees and planting offering dappled shade, a covered terrace for balmy summer evenings, another covered terrace with a summer kitchen, and a shower, all of which overlooks the gorgeous heated salt water swimming pool with wrap around terrace.

There is large barn for all storage needs with original animal stalls and a sweet cottage to renovate.
This simply stunning property is perfectly placed for ease and access to Bergerac and its fabulous facilities and transport links which are just a few minutes' drive 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.