Authentic 8 bedroom House for sale in Melle, Poitou-Charentes
895,000 EUR
769,700 GBP 966,600 USD
Reference: 246468
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Floor Size: 533 m2
- Plot Size: 0.44 hectares / 1.08 acres
Features
- Terrace
- Garden
- Private Pool
- Fireplace
- Pool View
- Parking
- Walk to Amenities
Details
Full of authentic character and charm and beautifully presented throughout, is this magnificent 8/10 bedroom, 18th Century manor house, nestling in over an acre of glorious landscaped mature gardens with expansive pool, ideally located near all amenities in Melle.
Situated in a peaceful area yet just a few steps from a covered market, shops and cafes of the bustling French, this exquisite walled stone house, was once the home of one of Napoleon Bonaparte's generals, and is in excellent condition throughout.
The current owners have carried out a spectacular renovation including the installation of a stunning bespoke kitchen, a new wood pellet central heating system, the creation of 6 en-suite bedrooms and the roof has been renewed on half of the property.
The house, which is easily separated into 2 completely separate wings with their own entrance, kitchen and independent living space, is ideal for a large family or to earn extra income as a letting unit or Chambre d'Hotes, and there are still
2 further bedrooms in the attic to renovate and add further en-suites if required (subject to necessary permissions).
With its large spacious rooms and high ceilings, its original wide wooden staircase and around 500m2 of habitable space, this manor house is in the ideal location for a B&B business.
Viewing of this amazing property is highly recommended.
Saint Maixent l'Ecole TGV 25km, Poitiers airport is only 57km, La Rochelle and the beautiful Atlantic coast 92km.
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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.
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