French Properties with Lakes and Ponds
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Income Potential 6 bedroom House for sale with lake or river view in Le Vigeant, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251320
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Unique and rare opportunity to acquire 2 stylish houses overlooking a 5 hectare lake with 4 hectares of land, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Le Vigeant. ...
840,000 EUR
Income Potential 10 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Haute Vienne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251310
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Beautifully renovated 3 storey, 10 bedroom historical Chateau with separate apartment, nestling in 27 hectares of glorious land with gardens, lake and outbuildings, while enjoying far reaching coun...
1,375,000 EUR
Income Potential 21 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Seilhac, Uzerche, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 251301
Wonderful opportunity to acquire an exquisite 3 storey, 14 bedroom historical stone castle with three gites, all nestling in over 12 hectares of glorious land with gardens, lake, woods and fruit tr...
2,496,000 EUR
Authentic 10 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Gaillac, Occitanie
Ref 251200
Magnificent estate of beautiful historical houses nestling in 43 hectares of glorious land with a lake, exquisite gardens, pools and outbuildings, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its p...
1,999,500 EUR
8 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with lake or river view with Income Potential in Saint Sylvestre sur Lot,
Ref 251058
A charming and versatile character property with income potential in an idyllic setting on the banks of the Lot. Set in over 8 acres, the stone farmhouse with converted outbuildings benefits from...
852,000 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
Immaculate 7 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Menerbes, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 250074
In excellent condition throughout, this vast 18th Century Provençal farmhouse beautifully combines charm and character and is situated in a quiet rural setting in a commune listed as one of France'...
2,500,000 EUR
Renovated 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cordes sur Ciel, Occitanie
Ref 249942
Spacious and stunning property with further development potential in beautiful setting with over 15 acres of land and swimming pool. This stunning property has recently undergone extensive renova...
850,000 EUR
Wow factor 5 bedroom Mill for sale with lake or river and countryside views in Plazac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249925
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Immaculately presented 5 bedroom stone built mill house, which is ideally situated in a quiet setting on the edge of a pretty village with basic shops and not far from Montignac Lascaux, which is a...
670,000 EUR
Exclusive 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Saumur, Pays de la Loire
Ref 249745
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Charming and exquisite 5 bedroom country property with a mill-house, set within 4.25 hectares of land and located just 30 minutes from Saumur, right in the heart of the Loire valley. The property...
996,000 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
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...
2,275,000 EUR
Unique 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Estree Blanche, Hauts de France
Ref 249493
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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
Stunning 16 bedroom Estate for sale with lake or river and panoramic views in Marciac, Occitanie
Ref 249461
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Wonderful country estate, with a total of 16 bedrooms, beautifully set amidst the rolling hills of the Gers. Forming a private hamlet, the property comprises of a huge contemporary manor house (4...
1,590,000 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...
1,417,000 EUR
Beautiful 5 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Bargemon, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Ref 249205
Beautiful 5 bedroom farmhouse, which is beautifully nestled within its own park of 35,000m2 with its own carp pond, 2 ancient basins with trout and canals for distributing the water from the forest...
1,585,000 EUR
Character 10 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Sainte Foy la Grande, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249176
Historic and beautifully presented 10 bedroom stone built manor house, part of which dates back to the late 14th and early 15th Centuries, although it is thought that the origins of a dwelling in t...
1,395,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Mill for sale with countryside and panoramic views in Rieupeyroux, Occitanie
Ref 249051
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Character old water mill, full of charm and elegance, set in over 25 acres of stunning landscape, this magnificent property combines rustic allure with modern comforts. Featuring a main house, mu...
368,500 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 ...
506,000 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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