Exclusive 7 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Grasse, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

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Reference: 233977

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 919 m2
Plot Size: 5.5 hectares / 13.59 acres

Features

Terrace
Fruit Trees
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Elevator
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Sea View
Private
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Magnificent 7 bedroom villa, with a vast total living area of 919m2, ideally situated within a highly sought after residential area of Grasse.

Steeped in history, this superb property is set within 55,000m2 of wooded parkland with typical Mediterranean species, a beautiful swimming pool area with a pool house, several ponds, bowling alley, olive grove with about 400 olive trees, caretaker's house and panoramic sea views.

Completely renovated just a few years ago whilst keeping all of its character and charm, with authentic Burgundy stone and wrought iron.

Situated just 35 minutes from the airport and the beautiful beaches of Cannes.

FEATURES
Well drilling
Water Softener
Playground
Swimming Pool
Video CCTV Security
Lift
Spring
Caretaker House
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
Walk-in Closets
Laundry Room
Linen Room
Terraces
Maintenance Room
Cellar
Play Room
Workshop
Pool house
Land: 55,000m2
Panoramic Sea Views

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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.