Renovated 9 bedroom Castle for sale with panoramic view and countryside view views in Berenx, Aquitaine

790,000 EUR 679,400 GBP 853,200 USD

Reference: 244700

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 500 m2
Plot Size: 4 hectares / 9.88 acres

Features

Garden
Land
Woodland
Private Pool
Golf Resort or Nearby
Tennis Court
Original Features
Countryside View
Panoramic View
Parking

Details

Nestling in nearly 10 acres of glorious land with beautiful gardens, swimming pool, tennis court and woods, is this charming 4 storey, 9 bedroom French chateau enjoying far reaching countryside views from its elevated location on the hills of Berenx.

Berenx is a charming Bearnais village a few minutes drive from the beautiful spa town of Salies-de-Bearn.

This imposing 19th century property has recently undergone a top quality restoration, whilst preserving its old and original features.

The 500m2 comprises of an entrance hall, 2 living rooms, dining room, fitted kitchen, study, 9 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms/bathroom, WCs and a large basement.

It offers the opportunity to run an accommodation business or simply enjoy a peaceful, family-friendly countryside lifestyle.

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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.