Historical 8 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Ille sur Tet, Languedoc-Roussillon

599,000 EUR 489,340 GBP 614,520 USD

Reference: 245804

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 288 m2
Plot Size: 704 m2

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Potential for Income
Countryside View
South Facing
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully and tastefully renovated 3 storey, 8 bedroom historical South facing property with pool and garden, enjoying uninterrupted countryside views from its location near all amenities in Ille sur Tet.

Dating back to 1790 being part of an ancient monastery, this charming property has been completely renovated and decorated with impeccable taste. It has been managed as a successful B&B for over ten years but it could also be a stunning home for a large family.

The south-facing property is situated amidst peach orchards offering open views, ideal for those looking to live in a countryside environment and benefit from the Mediterranean lifestyle.

A large entrance hallway, a farmhouse kitchen with adjacent pantry and WC, then 2 reception rooms, one with pellet burner the other giving access to the patio area with pool, are on the ground floor.

On the first floor oak stairs lead to the landing giving access to 4 luxurious double bedrooms all with modern en-suite bathrooms. Three of these are South-facing, including the largest bedroom which also has a separate small living room area. The fourth is west-facing with Mount Canigou views.

The landing on the second floor leads to a luminous air-conditioned studio apartment (with kitchenette and bathroom) plus a mezzanine sleeping area. Also on this floor is a bedroom or office, then a master suite with walk in wardrobe and shower room with access to the attic storage space.

Outside is a private, walled patio area with shady olive trees and covered summer kitchen, and 6 x 3m pool with Jacuzzi offering the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sunny lifestyle that this region has to offer.

Also included is a paved patio in front of the house, a bike shed and parking for up to 5 cars.

Features include recently installed solar PV panels, water well with electric pump, micro sewage system conforming to current regulations, double glazing throughout, reversible air conditioning, pellet burner, insert.

A perfect lock-up-and-leave property, ideal for nature enthusiasts and lovers of outdoor activities, yet situated only 5 minutes from the buzzing market town of Ille-sur-Tet and a 20-minute drive to Perpignan with easy access to the Mediterranean coast and the ski slopes of the Pyrenees.

FEATURES
Video CCTV Security
Well
Barbecue
Internet
Double Glazing.

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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.