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Income Producing 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Salies de Bearn, Aquitaine
Ref 247274
Charming and spacious 19th Century house with 2 gites and 2 apartments, ideally situated within a quiet and private setting on over 1.5 acres of mature gardens and land, on the heights of Salies de...
675,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom Manor House for sale with panoramic view and countryside view in Duras, Aquitaine
Ref 247126
Full of character and charm, this medieval manor house is a true gem, combining timeless beauty with modern comforts. With its origins dating from the 16th Century and perched on a hill with supe...
950,000 EUR
Authentic 6 bedroom Manor House for sale with panoramic view and countryside view in Velines, Aquitaine
Ref 247125
Set in a quiet and pretty unspoilt hamlet and with stunning views, this superb property is full of character and charm and well set back from the village lane within a secluded and mature garden. ...
1,600,000 EUR
Character 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view in Navarrenx, Aquitaine
Ref 247082
Simply gorgeous stone built country property, which was built in the 18th Century, situated in a quiet countryside setting close to Navarrenx. Retaining many of its original features, the property...
525,000 EUR
Bright 6 bedroom House for sale in Bordeaux, Aquitaine
Ref 247019
Exquisite Art Deco Style home located in the Saint-Genes neighbourhood of Bordeaux, with a bright, spacious and beautifully presented living area of 270m2. This family friendly area offers privile...
1,285,000 EUR
Authentic 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Laas, Navarrenx, Aquitaine
Ref 246835
Nestling in nearly half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens, is this charming fully furnished 3 bedroom house with large barn, located in the village of Laas. This beautifully presented prope...
449,000 EUR
Character 7 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view and panoramic view in Agen, Aquitaine
Ref 246805
Recommended
Remarkable 7 bedroom stone built manor house, which beautifully and seamlessly combines historic grandeur with modern luxury. Nestled within 40 acres of picturesque parkland, which is dotted with...
1,837,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Duras, Aquitaine
Ref 246748
Immaculate 5 bedroom stone built property, which is ideally located in a quiet setting midway between Duras and Eymet. The property comprises of a main house, 2 guest cottages, a barn and the old...
593,600 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Libourne, Aquitaine
Ref 246679
Superb, grand and spacious 5 bedroom Girondine property, which is ideally situated in a small and quiet village at the gates of Libourne, with around 310m2 of living space and sat majestically with...
840,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Sauveterre de Guyenne, Aquitaine
Ref 246663
Wonderful 4 bedroom stone built farmhouse, which is beautifully nestled in the heart of a small village close to Sauveterre de Guyenne, where old-world charm meets modern luxury. Recently renovat...
489,500 EUR
3 bedroom House for sale with Income Potential in Salies de Bearn, Aquitaine
Ref 246649
Beautiful and versatile property with independent, fully furnished apartment and spa, in an idyllic rural setting, yet just 3km from the centre of Salies de Bearn, with it's variety of shops, bars ...
449,000 EUR
Spacious 7 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view and sea view in Arcachon, Aquitaine
Ref 246585
Magnificent beach front family home, located close to Arcachon town centre. This spacious 250m2 residence offers an exceptional living environment with 7 bedrooms, ideal for welcoming a large fam...
6,240,000 EUR
Income Producing 6 bedroom Wine Estate for sale with countryside view in Nogaro, Midi-Pyrenees
Ref 246476
Unique opportunity to acquire an award winning Armagnac estate of a beautifully restored fully furnished 3 storey, 6 bedroom Maison de Maitre house with outbuildings and expansive pool,nestling in ...
4,134,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Nerac, Aquitaine
Ref 246400
Delightful character stone property with over 18 acres of land, complete with tennis court and swimming pool located between Agen and Nerac, Lot et Garonne. The spacious 4 bedroom house comes wit...
650,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom House for sale in Bidache, Aquitaine
Ref 246264
Full of character and charm and beautifully presented, this superb 5 bedroom home, which was built in 1780, has a spacious living area of 271m2 and is situated in the centre of a small rural villag...
682,500 EUR
Bright 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with lake or river view in Bordeaux, Aquitaine
Ref 246203
Ideally located in the Chartrons district of Bordeaux and along the quays, this elegant 2 bedroom apartment offers a pleasant living environment and has a living area of around 177m2, which compris...
1,050,000 EUR
6 bedroom B and B for sale with Income Potential in Saint Emilion, Aquitaine
Ref 246107
Delightful 6 bedroom property in a picturesque setting with easy access to Saint Emilion, Libourne and Bordeaux and offering revenue potential. The 250m2 stone house with swimming pool is situate...
550,000 EUR
Luxury 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cambes, Aquitaine
Ref 245978
Beautifully renovated 7 bedroom luxury house with outbuilding, nestling in over 11 acres of glorious land with gardens, pool, vineyards and orchards, enjoying far reaching countryside views from i...
1,890,000 EUR
Immaculate 9 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Oloron Sainte Marie, Aquitaine
Ref 245492
Recommended
Very well presented spacious 9 bedroom house with separate apartment, garden and courtyard, ideally located near all amenities in the historic district of the city of Oloron Sainte Marie. This pro...
406,000 EUR
Bright 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cap Ferret, Aquitaine
Ref 245383
Situated right in the heart of the peninsula of Cap Ferret, in the village of Petite Piquey, this magnificent family villa, which is presented in a Ferret Capien style, has been totally and tastefu...
2,415,000 EUR
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Area Guide

The Area

Gascony is one of the most delightful and unspoilt parts of rural France, nestled at the foothills of the Pyrenees, with clean air and a mild and refreshing climate. The countryside is dotted with bastides, old watermills and picturesque dovecotes. The towns and villages of Gascony tend to be small and far apart.

This is walker's paradise. The whole beautiful region is one of amazing contrasts - snow capped peaks, startling blue skies, lush green valleys and flower filled meadows. The proximity of Gascony to Spain touches both the culture of the region and the weather; expect hot, sunny days from May to September, occasionally interrupted by rains off the Pyrenees.

This region offers delicious specialities. The finest Fois gras, confits, Madiran wines and vintage Armagnac burden trestle tables over the summer months in villages celebrating the numerous fetes.

Medieval Gascony was frequently contested in the Hundred Years' War. The fortified villages such as Biran, Larressingle and Lupiac are the most picturesque. Lupiac is also the birthplace of D'Artagnan, the fourth musketeer and a statue to his memory stands on a terrace below the Cathedral by the lazy River Gers.

Auch, once the capital of Gascony, is set on a hillside beside the River Gers. Monumental stones lead up its cathedral of Ste Marie with stained glass windows and choir stalls that took forty years to carve.

Activities

Gascony is ideal for cycling and riding. There are golf courses at Eauze and Toulouse. Trout fishing is also popular along with swimming, tennis and horse riding.

For excursions, Toulouse boasts a historic town centre with museums; there is a Cistercian Abbey at Flaran; and the towns of Auch and Lourdes, along with the Pyrenees make interesting days out. A number of festivals take place throughout the season including a Classical Music Festival in Auch and an international jazz festival at Marciac.

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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