Character 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Moissac, Midi-Pyrenees

689,000 EUR 592,540 GBP 744,120 USD

Reference: 246905

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 458 m2
Plot Size: 690 m2

Features

Terrace
Garden
Land
Private Pool
Hot Tub or Sauna
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Rentable Accommodation
Countryside View
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Traditional Style
Good Condition

Details

Superb and totally restored 7 bedroom manor house, with its origins dating from 1930s, ideal as a large family home or as it is, being run as a chambre d'hotes business, but future owners may need to reapply for the necessary permissions and business registration.

With an imposing facade, which does not give away what paradise is to be found inside, every detail will dazzle with original doors, original parquet flooring, fireplace, mouldings, volumes, etc. ).

With a living area of 448m2, features include, on the ground floor, welcoming entrance hall with high ceilings, study, large living room, fully fitted and equipped kitchen, conservatory, dining room, guest WC, wine cellar, utility/technical room. Access to private garden, swimming pool, spa, fountain with koi carp, terrace, barbecue area and 3 garages.

First floor: spacious landing, 4 master bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, 1 with a 17m2 terrace, boudoir.

Second floor: landing, 3 master bedrooms, laundry room. 6 of the bedrooms have cosy sitting areas.

Convertible attic of 150m2 (subject to necessary permissions).

Ideally located in the heart of a historic town, crossed by the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela, this is a great revenue opportunity and Miscellaneous: restored, central heating, partly double-glazed windows on the street side, alarm, swimming pool, spa, 3 garages with automatic doors. Furniture and works of art may be purchased, but are not included in the sale price (subject to separate negotiation).

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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.