Stylish 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Monsegur, Aquitaine

726,100 EUR 624,446 GBP 784,188 USD

Reference: 241446

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 383 m2
Plot Size: 1.63 hectares / 4.03 acres

Features

Terrace
Fruit Trees
Vineyard or Wine Making
Renewable Energy
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Nestling in 4 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool, is this fabulous 5 bedroom Maison de Maitre with 2 bedroom gite and barn, enjoying wonderful countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Monsegur.

The main house which has geothermal heating, comprises on the ground floor of an entrance hall with a grand stone staircase, a living room, a large kitchen/dining room with direct access to the garden, a library/games room with a bespoke bar, a utility room, two pantries, a wine cellar, a wc and access to the adjoining barn.

On the first floor, a landing leads to a beautiful master suite and a large bedroom. A second corridor leads to a bathroom, a WC and 3 other bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room.

The property also has an independent gite, situated at the end of the property, comprising of an entrance hall, a kitchen/living/dining room of
33 m2, two double bedrooms, a shower room and a WC.

Between the gite and the main house is a 76m2 barn, a 49m2 workshop and a 37m2 garage.

Outside, the garden and terraces offer beautiful unobstructed views over the vineyards and the surrounding area and allow for the enjoyment of fine weather with a covered terrace and direct access to the kitchen.

A specialised gravel driveway ideal for owners of vintage cars or motorbikes completes the property.

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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.