Historical 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Bournezeau, Pays-de-la-Loire

5,830,000 EUR 5,013,800 GBP 6,296,400 USD

Reference: 238677

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 900 m2
Plot Size: 23.61 hectares / 58.34 acres

Features

Good Condition
Balcony
Tennis Court
Hot Tub or Sauna
Outbuildings
Potential for Income
Countryside View
South Facing
Parking

Details

A unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional 8 bedroom 19th century Florentine style French Chateau with chapel, renovated outbuildings with accommodation and huge conservatory offering a great deal of potential for commercial opportunities, all nestling in over 58 acres of glorious land with pool, Jacuzzi and tennis court, ideally located in the heart of the Vendee.

The Chateau is full of charm and character with elegant, high ceiling and beautifully decorated authentic rooms.

The ground floor comprises of a wood storage room, an old style kitchen, a fully renovated fitted and equipped kitchen, a dining room, 2 living rooms and a further double living room, a TV room, laundry room, 3 storage rooms and a WC.

Between the ground and first floor is an office, 3 storage rooms and a bedroom with a North facing balcony.

On the first floor are 4 bedrooms, 2 with a South facing balcony, a Master en suite, 3 bathrooms, 2 WCs, and office and 3 storage rooms.

There are 3 rooms on the West part of the 2nd floor and an independent apartment comprising of a fitted kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and WC on the East side.

The outbuildings houses a total of 18 rooms consisting of 7 flats, 2 en suite rooms and 2 further rooms. There is a restaurant catering for up to 110 people with a fully equipped kitchen, a bar with licence, 2 meeting rooms and a large sem-open courtyard.

The fabulous conservatory is a stunning glass and metal structure which can accommodate up to 350 people, seated and has a fully equipped professional kitchen, cold room etc, electric heating, cloakrooms and WCs. It is ideal for weddings and seminars.

The setting is superb, completely private, surrounded by over 23.5 hectares of glorious land with century old trees including olive trees, beautiful gardens, a pond, swimming pool with Jacuzzi, tennis court and secure parking for many vehicles. There are also building plots which would allow the creation of light leisure dwellings.

Ideally located 45 minutes from Nantes, Niort and La Rochelle, 30 minutes from Puy du Fou and the Vendee coast, and 15 minutes from La Roche Sur Yon.

It enjoys easy access due to the proximity of the motorway network which is a real advantage for the commercial development of the site.

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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.