Refurbished 9 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Vallespir, Languedoc-Roussillon

766,000 EUR 658,760 GBP 827,280 USD

Reference: 220690

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 378 m2
Plot Size: 0.25 hectares / 0.62 acres

Features

Terrace
Fireplace
Outbuildings
Countryside View
Outstanding View
Private
Parking
Garage
Good Condition

Details

Grand and spacious stone built home, with a total well presented living area of 378m2, set within a mature plot of 2,503m2 with a swimming pool, garage, wine cellars and stunning countryside views.

This magnificent early 19th Century stone property has been entirely restored over the last 30 years and offers great benefits and modern comforts. The owners have preserved the charm as well as the character of this property. There is also a convertible attic which offers a great opportunity for further living accommodation.

The romantic gardens and terrace overlook the village with exceptional views over the mountains and the sea. It offers a special charm and is located in the greater Vallespir area.

Ground floor: wide entrance hall; fitted and equipped kitchen with a fireplace and a large dining space and pantry; dining room with fireplace and another living room with fireplace and a 15m2 loggia with sliding glass doors on the south side. These rooms open up onto the terrace decorated with a gazebo overlooking the village and the mountains. On the right side of the entrance hall there is a utility/dressing room, followed by a bathroom and guests WC. This space gives access to a bedroom 31m2 with terrace.
First floor: wide landing; 8 bright and spacious bedrooms (from 13 to 23m2). Bathroom; 2 shower rooms and a separate WC with a small sink.
Convertible attic of about 190m2, illuminated by some small skylights are accessible from the first floor by a trap door and ladder.

Outside: double garage (old sheepfold); vaulted wine cellars; 10 x 5m infinity swimming pool ; small outbuilding where it is possible to install a shower and WC. Play area for children; well maintained gardens with mature trees and a vegetable garden. There is a shared water source which feeds the garden and the swimming pool.

This property is in excellent condition and there is mains drainage, electric and gas heating (tank in garden), fireplaces in most of the living areas. Wooden door frames and shutters, light coloured tiled floors and ancient Catalan tiling in some rooms. Original oak wooden floors in some areas of the property.

This is an ideal property as a family home or as a second home, joining modern comforts with authentic features and charm.

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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.