8 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view with Income Potential in Gordes, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

1,650,000 EUR 1,419,000 GBP 1,782,000 USD

Reference: 243155

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 280 m2

Features

Balcony
Terrace
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Panoramic View
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully restored 3 storey, 8 bedroom 17th century house consisting of two separate properties with pool, garden and outbuildings, enjoying panoramic views from its peaceful location in one of the hamlets of Gordes.

This magnificent house has been restored with taste and authenticity and is spread over two separate buildings.

The first house has a surface of 160m2 on three levels, living room with fireplace, a separate and equipped kitchen, 4 bedrooms including a master suite and an additional office.

The second house, completely independent, has 120m2 on two levels, with a large living and dining room leading to a fitted and equipped kitchen, two en suite bedrooms, one of which opens onto a Tropezienne terrace offering a breathtaking view of the Luberon.

The plot of land, entirely rounded off and terraced, has a concrete swimming pool of 4 x 8 metres, treated with salt and with electric shutter.

Several annexes such as a workshop and vaulted cellar complete this superb property.

FEATURES
Caretaker House
Double Glazing
Video CCTV Security
Optical fibre
Irrigation Sprinkler
Outdoor Lighting
Car Port
Internet
Garage

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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.