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Authentic 6 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Alencon, Normandy
Ref 251595
Elegant and very well presented 6 bedroom historical French Chateau with guest house, apartments and equestrian facilities, all nestling in 17 hectares of glorious land while enjoying far reaching ...
1,600,000 EUR
Renovated 11 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Chalais, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251552
A superbly renovated Chartreuse-style domaine, with twin tower features, offering a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comfort,tucked away in a picturesque small village in the Charente. Thi...
899,900 EUR
Character 8 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Argenton sur Creuse, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 251399
Situated in a wonderful serene location opposite the river is this large manor house and equestrian estate. The elevated main manor needs renovations (subject to necessary permissions) but the se...
472,500 EUR
30 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Navarrenx, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251397
Situated on the outskirts of a peaceful Bearnaise village near Navarrenx, this delightful property creates its own private hamlet with a chateau, a maison-de-maitre, a barn, a shop and a huge priva...
1,250,000 EUR
Character 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Tours, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 250577
Charming 13 bedroom Loire chateau set in a 15 acre estate in a peaceful rural location on the outskirts of a vibrant village with amenities and very well placed for making the most of all the Loi...
2,430,000 EUR
Grand 11 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Toulouse, Occitanie
Ref 250487
Impressive French chateau in the Occitanie area, in a fabulous setting set in over 8 acres of land and with two thirds of the property having been already renovated. The character property is buil...
990,000 EUR
Character 17 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside and lake or river views in Branoux Les Taillades, Occitanie
Ref 250153
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Immaculately presented 17 bedroom chateau, which is currently being run as a thriving tourism enterprise with high quality gites, yoga retreats and great potential to develop a wedding/events busin...
1,495,000 EUR
Character 12 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside and panoramic views in La Trimouille, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250089
Recommended
Charming 6 bedroom Chateau located in a quiet setting in La Trimouille and set within a vast plot of around 114 hectares. Accessed via a long private country lane, this opportunity is all about th...
1,579,000 EUR
Grand 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Blois, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 249619
Charming and beautifully renovated Nineteenth Century chateau with guest lodge, set in an estate of 105 acres right in the heart of the Loire valley between Blois and Amboise with excellent acces...
2,433,500 EUR
Character 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Parcoul Chenaud, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249595
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Grand, spacious and historic 13 bedroom manor house/chateau, located in a quiet setting in Parcoul Chenaud, set within a large 3.7 hectare plot with a feature pond. This superb property features 5...
1,010,000 EUR
Grand 12 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Tours, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 248952
Beautiful French Chateau in the Loire valley, 20km north of Tours nestled in the countryside in a quiet and private location yet with excellent access to autoroutes, TGV stations and Tours airport....
2,790,000 EUR
Beautiful 11 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Tours, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 248949
Recommended
Beautifully restored and spacious Loire Valley Chateau in the heart of the Touraine, just a 10 minute drive from Tours, and 20 minutes from the TGV station and airport. This desirable property be...
3,500,000 EUR
Grand 15 bedroom Loire Chateau for sale with countryside view in Le Mans, Pays de la Loire
Ref 248901
Magnificent Loire chateau for sale between Le Mans and Tours, set in an estate of over 60 acres with many attractive features including outbuildings, equestrian facilities and pool. Easily acc...
2,640,000 EUR
Authentic 8 bedroom Chateau for sale in Tours, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 248821
Simply stunning 8 bedroom French Chateau, located just 40 minutes south of Tours, nestled within a charming and quiet countryside setting on a plot of around 30 hectares with woods and meadows. T...
2,700,000 EUR
Grand 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view in Bouliac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 248744
Beautiful and impressive chateau in the heart of Bouliac, with a commanding view over the magnificent city of Bordeaux and the serene banks of the Garonne. This exceptional residence offersan unp...
2,595,000 EUR
Character 24 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view and countryside view in Cherves Chatelars, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 248094
Recommended
Grand and beautifully maintained, this historic, extraordinary and authentic estate features a main Chateau, Chateau for entertaining, along with several outbuildings and additional accommodation. ...
2,950,000 EUR
Grand 5 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view and countryside view in Serres Sainte Marie, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 247980
Charming and elegant chateau in a dominant position with panoramic views to the Pyrenees, less than an hour from the coast, and offering modern comfort in a beautiful and nicely renovated settin...
890,000 EUR
Renovated 7 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Parthenay, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 247863
A beautifully renovated medieval chateau in the West Deux Sevres region, full of charm and character, set in about 23 acres of private parkland, close to a village with shops and a bakery. Built...
1,278,000 EUR
Renovated 6 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Roquecor, Occitanie
Ref 247756
Fabulous French character property, newly renovated to offer modern comfort in a beautiful setting in the Tarn et Garonne region. Set in over 20 acres of magnificent parkland with two-hundred-yea...
1,699,500 EUR
Authentic 11 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Castelsagrat, Midi-Pyrenees
Ref 245995
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Beautifully restored 11 bedroom historical French Chateau, nestling in 7 hectares of glorious land with gardens and indoor pool, while enjoying scenic countryside views from its peaceful location n...
999,000 EUR
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Buying a Property in France

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.

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