Riverside 8 bedroom House for sale in Bergerac, Aquitaine

585,200 EUR 503,272 GBP 632,016 USD

Reference: 245694

Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 389 m2
Plot Size: 0.38 hectares / 0.93 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Lake or River Included
Lake or River Adjacent
Private Pool
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
Parking
Walk to Amenities

Details

Beautiful and spacious property set in almost an acre of landscaped grounds, along with a separate chalet/guest house, garages, swimming pool and direct river access, situated just a stone's throw from historic Bergerac town centre.

The house is spread over 4 floors: the basement features several cellars and wine caves, providing ample storage space.
Ground floor: entrance hall with period tile floor, study, modern designer kitchen-dining room, reception room, living room and wc and access to the covered veranda overlooking the garden.
First floor: 5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and wc.
Second floor: 3 further bedrooms, bathroom with wc and an attic

The grounds accommodate a separate chalet house which is already set up for guests (possible gite business - subject to necessary permissions), featuring a kitchen/dining/living room, shower, wc and a mezzanine on the 1st floor overlooking the garden.
The guest house is positioned at the centre of the magnificent landscaped grounds which also incorporates the saltwater swimming pool, several outbuildings including two garages and private access to the river, ideal for enjoying the Dordogne or strolling along the riverfront.

Close to the shops and the centre of Bergerac, this property is a unique opportunity for a primary or secondary residence.

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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.