Lovingly Maintained 7 bedroom Villa for sale with countryside view in Saint Remy de Provence, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

1,161,000 EUR 998,460 GBP 1,253,880 USD

Reference: 240249

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 272 m2
Plot Size: 2,000 m2

Features

Terrace
Lake or River Included
Fireplace
Original Features
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
South Facing
Private
Quiet Area
Parking
Garage
Turnkey
Good Condition

Details

Grand, spacious and stunning Romanesque-style villa, ideally set within a quiet and commanding position in the hills above Beaucaire and close to the River Rhone.

With a total living area of 272m2, this lovely home is built around a circular stone tower with windows dating from 1820 and is surrounded by delightful and tranquil gardens with feature Roman colonnades and statues.

With sumptuous accommodation and in a unique setting, features include, on the ground floor: grand entrance hall with a flagstone floor, spacious dining room and a circular living room with a baronial fireplace, tiled floors and vaulted ceiling. Family kitchen with a range of modern cabinets, storeroom and utility room. Bedroom 1, with a bathroom and separate WC. Bedroom 2, with an en-suite shower room. This bedroom has double doors leading out to the very spacious terrace.

First floor: tower bedroom, spacious bedroom located within the circular tower offering beautiful south-facing views over the garden. Master bedroom, large bedroom with dual arched windows, parquet floor and views over the garden and pool. There are 2 further spacious bedrooms on the first floor with sloping ceilings, ideal for children. In addition, on the first floor there are 3 shower rooms, 2 with WC's and a separate WC.

Internal staircase from the 1st floor to the tower terrace with breathtaking 360 degree countryside views.

Outside there is a recently restored 1 bedroom self-contained separate cottage which could provide private and comfortable accommodation for the property owner or staff whilst the main house is let. This cottage has a covered terrace and a private entrance.

The gardens are planted with mature aromatic shrubs, olive and palm trees and there is a delightful pond garden filled with Roman artefacts and offering a tranquil and relaxing area in which to unwind. The circular swimming pool continues the Roman theme with a colonnaded sun terrace, summer kitchen and covered relaxation living room. There is an additional outdoor dining terrace adjacent to the main house offering a relaxing shaded area to entertain family and friends.

The garden is private, fully enclosed by high walls and the gated entrance and access is by impressive electronically controlled gates giving privacy and a feeling of exclusivity.

The property is not overlooked by, nor does it overlook any other properties. There are 2 garages beneath the main house and a separate double carport and pool house.

This property could be sold furnished. More construction land available (1,300m2).

Beaucaire is an historic town with its' castle and historic centre overlooking the beautiful River Rhone. It is a vibrant place offering a wealth of shops, restaurants, bars, schools and medical facilities. There is a twice-weekly market all year round providing high quality, locally grown fresh produce. The mainline railway station provides easy access to Avignon (10 minutes) from where you can board the TGV and reach Paris in just 3.5 hours. The beautiful Alpilles mountains are close by and the pretty coastal towns of the Camargue can be reached in under an hour. Many European and international cities are served by low-cost airlines from Nimes (23 km), Marseilles, Montpellier, Beziers and Carcassonne.

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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.