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Character 17 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside and lake or river views in Branoux Les Taillades, Occitanie
Ref 250153
Recommended
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
Riverside 3 bedroom House for sale with lake or river and countryside views in Tarn et Garonne, Occitanie
Ref 250066
Unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated 3 bedroom former winegrower's house, nestling in nearly 3 acres of glorious land with gardens and pool, adjacent to the river, enjoying panoram...
537,000 EUR
9 bedroom  Property for sale with  fishing lake  and countryside views with Income Potential in La Puye, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249947
A rare opportunity to purchase this character property with a guest house and fishing lake (47,077m2), in a private location, yet only 15 minutes from the medieval town of Chauvigny. This stone p...
429,300 EUR
16 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Ariege, Occitanie
Ref 249868
Exciting opportunity to acquire this idyllic and bourgeois country estate which includes an attractive Sixteenth Century manor house, guest houses, outbuildings, a fishing lake and stream, and over...
990,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Mill for sale with countryside view in Verteillac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249686
Rare opportunity to acquire a 4 bedroom mill set in 12 acres with river frontage to the front and back of the property in the Dordogne. Comprising of light spacious rooms throughout, the propert...
573,685 EUR
Income Producing 13 bedroom Mill for sale with countryside view in Saint Yrieix la Perche, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249685
This delightful Perigourdine gem offers total privacy and sits within mature woodland of more than 13 acres, including a 1.5 hectare stream-fed pond which flows into a beautiful waterfall. A pri...
848,000 EUR
Riverside 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Saint Antonin Noble Val, Occitanie
Ref 249683
Highly individual Art Deco property with 3 bedrooms and set in 3 acres, in a great location with magnificent views over the limestone gorge and its river access. Just a 10 minute walk into the be...
537,000 EUR
Unique 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Estree Blanche, Hauts de France
Ref 249493
Recommended
Full of authentic character and charm and beautifully presented, this fairy-tale Chateau, which has only been owned by two families since 1799, is nestled in a picturesque valley within around 6.6 ...
2,198,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Mill for sale with countryside and lake or river views in Meslan, Brittany
Ref 249455
Beautifully situated in over 11 acres of picturesque land lies this delightful and ancient water mill dating back to the early 1700s. This remarkable property presents an exquisite blend of history...
600,000 EUR
12 bedroom Chateau for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Chatellerault, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249229
Enchanting 19th century, 12 bedroom Chateau with spacious outbuilding, nestling in over 11 acres of glorious land with lake, gardens and pool, while enjoying scenic countryside views from its peace...
1,699,000 EUR
Unique 10 bedroom House for sale with lake or river view in La Chartre sur le Loir, Pays de la Loire
Ref 249227
Unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully converted historical mill with separate cottage and outbuildings, set in 1.5 acres of glorious land alongside the river near La Chartre sur le Loir. Thi...
750,750 EUR
Income Potential 12 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Le Mans, Pays de la Loire
Ref 249223
Enchanting 3 storey, 12 bedroom historical Chateau with separate lodge, nestling in over 5 hectares of glorious land with river frontage, beautiful gardens, pool and vineyard, located in a peacefu...
1,595,000 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
7 bedroom Mill for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Cahuzac, Occitanie
Ref 248823
Recommended
Unique opportunity to acquire an absolutely beautiful 7 bedroom water mill, nestling in over 13 hectares of glorious land with fishing lake, located near all amenities in Cahuzac. This substantial...
1,680,000 EUR
8 bedroom Mill for sale with Income Potential in Riscle, Occitanie
Ref 248762
Delightful rural property, full of character and charm and ideally situated within a totally secluded setting with the first neighbour more than 600m away, offering a peaceful environment in which ...
572,000 EUR
Income Producing 12 bedroom Manor House for sale with lake or river and countryside views in Beziers, Occitanie
Ref 248757
Unique Maison de Maitre divided into 4 apartments, 5 en-suite B&B rooms and a Spa area with gardens on the river bank, great views, and walking distance to all amenities, just an hour from the sea...
750,000 EUR
Renovated 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Chasseneuil sur Bonnieure, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 248446
A beautifully renovated and delightful mill offering a unique blend of country character and modern comfort nestled by the gentle flow of the Bonnieure river. This spacious 6 bedroom property has...
495,850 EUR
5 bedroom House for sale with Income Potential in Crevant, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 247932
Versatile character property in a bucolic setting with over 21 acres, with swimming pool and a variety of income opportunities. Nestled just a stone's throw from the Park des Parelles known for i...
699,000 EUR
Renovated 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Monpazier, Aquitaine
Ref 246741
Recommended
Lovingly restored equestrian property, which is beautifully nestled amongst more than 20 hectares of greenery, situated in a dominant position at the crossroads of the Dordogne and in an idyllic se...
1,980,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale in Montpon Menesterol, Aquitaine
Ref 246721
Full of character and charm, this superb 5 bedroom house is accessed via a long private driveway, which is lined with tall trees, to wrought iron gate which opens onto a gravelled courtyard, which ...
1,272,000 EUR
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What could be better than unwinding beside your own lake, dragonflies flitting across the water, a picnic spread on the warm grass and your float bobbing merrily in eddies from an unseen flick of a fin.

We have many superb fishing properties, from humble cottages with river bank access to estates with large lakes, and also ready-made fishing businesses.

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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