8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Sauveterre de Guyenne, Aquitaine

740,000 EUR 636,400 GBP 799,200 USD

Reference: 247010

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 6
Floor Size: 295 m2
Plot Size: 1.09 hectares / 2.71 acres

Features

Garden
Land
Woodland
Private Pool
Fireplace
Multiple Dwellings
Possible Extra Dwellings
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Parking
Good Condition

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a charming estate of properties nestling in over one hectare of glorious landscaped gardens with pool and woodland, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Sauveterre de Guyenne.

This small estate comprises a main house, two smaller houses, a barn and well planted gardens with swimming pool. It is in a highly desirable location in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers, one of Bordeaux's better known wine appellations. The property is on the edge of one of the region's prettiest villages and is surrounded by equally charming towns, hamlets and magnificent countryside.

The main house covers three floors, with cellars and original kitchens on the ground floor. Above that, and opening into the gardens, are the principal living rooms and a bedroom suite, while on the top floor are three bedrooms and bathrooms plus a further sitting area.

There is also a barn and laundry room attached to the house and in the gardens are two guest cottages, each with two bedrooms.

The larger cottage is two storeys and has a pigeonnier, while the smaller one, created from a coach house, is on one level and opens onto the property's entrance courtyard where there is a turning circle with central water feature. The grounds are secluded and gated with a wide selection of well chosen trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants.

The gardens gently rise from more formal areas adjacent to the houses to a lawned terrace with swimming pool and finally, to a meadow at the upper level.

The area is well known for its wine chateaux, but there are also several very attractive bastide towns nearby where there are markets, entertainment and everyday shops and services. Slightly further away are trains and autoroutes giving quick and easy access to the magnificent city of Bordeaux.

The property is currently a much loved family home, but it lends itself to the possibility of becoming a gite or chambres d'hotes business or even a small events venue - subject, as always, to the appropriate approvals being obtained.

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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.