Renovated 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Bordeaux, Aquitaine

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Reference: 234949

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 530 m2
Plot Size: 0.26 hectares / 0.64 acres

Features

Countryside View
Quiet Area
Garage
Balcony
Terrace
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income

Details

Stunning and historic 5 bedroom manor house and 2 bedroom guest/staff accommodation with pool, having a total spacious living area of around 530m2 which is currently under complete renovation, boasting splendid restored antique features and all modern comforts.

Ideally situated in a quiet setting within a large plot of 2,600m2, this superb property is located close to Bordeaux, shops, restaurants and the train station (a 10 minute train ride to the Gare St Jean).

The grounds will be beautifully landscaped as a "French style" garden, with a wonderful terrace and a splendid cream-coloured swimming pool.

The main building, which dates back to 1874, has retained its old-fashioned charm with its luminous stone facade. On both sides, 2 stone extensions have been added. The tone is marked from the vast entrance opening on to a majestic staircase.

On the ground floor is a beautiful living room with a fireplace, large dining room also with a fireplace, high-end fitted dining/kitchen with a cellar and laundry, summer living room bathed in light facing the terrace and swimming pool, with a kitchen and bathroom. There is also a delightful cinema room.

Upstairs are 5 bedroom suites ranging from 26 - 46m2, with en-suite bathrooms and air conditioning/double flow ventilation. The master bedroom also opens onto a stone balcony.

There is also a double garage, superb wine cellar and a charming caretaker's/guest house with a living room/open kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

This property is undergoing a complete renovation, which is soon to be finished. The roof has been redone as well as the insulation, the carpentry (wood, double glazing) and the wooden shutters have been restored and some changed, the radiators are cast iron, the ceiling heights and volumes are impressive.

This house in search of pursuing its history is truly unique and breathtaking.

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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.