Refurbished 9 bedroom Manor House for sale in Civray, Poitou-Charentes

787,500 EUR 677,250 GBP 850,500 USD

Reference: 238426

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 8
Floor Size: 850 m2
Plot Size: 0.21 hectares / 0.53 acres

Features

Terrace
Lake or River Included
Hot Tub or Sauna
Fireplace
Possible Extra Dwellings
Potential for Income
South Facing
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Beautifully and sympathetically renovated 9 bedroom stone built manor house, with a vast total living area of 850m2, set within a mature riverside plot of 2,130m2 with an above ground swimming pool.

This unique property, which is located right in the heart of the popular market town of Civray, has an abundance of period features set out over 3 levels and has 9 bedrooms with adjoining bathrooms, ideal for potential revenue.

The ground floor offers a magnificent living/dining room with an original stone fireplace, separate living room, fitted and equipped kitchen, utility area with access to the garage, plus a useful ground floor bedroom.

A wide wooden staircase leads to the other bedrooms and bathrooms on the 2 upper floors.

The property also has a sauna, cellar, attic to convert if desired, garage, walled garden bordering the river and a delightful south facing sun terrace. Land total of 2,130 m2.

Despite its size, this propert retains much of its charm and could equally operate as a family home or as a successful chambres d'hotes business.

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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.