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Beautiful 5 bedroom House for sale with sea and panoramic views in Lege Car Ferret, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250940
Desirable single-storey villa offering a unique living environment located on the heights of Pointe aux Chevaux with breathtaking views over the Bay of Arcachon. With around 142 m2 of living spac...
3,016,000 EUR
Authentic 3 bedroom House for sale in Bordeaux, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250901
Ideally located in a peaceful setting near all amenities in the sought after area of Cauderan in Bordeaux, is this authentic 3 bedroom house with garden. On the ground floor is a vast entrance ha...
1,100,000 EUR
Architect Designed 5 bedroom Villa for sale with panoramic view in Pyla sur Mer, Arcachon, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250814
Enjoying panoramic views over the Bay of Arcachon, is this absolutely exceptional 5 bedroom architect designed modern villa with garden and infinity pool, located near the beach and all amenities i...
2,100,000 EUR
Beautiful 4 bedroom House for sale in Mios, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250564
Recommended
Pretty 4 bedroom villa with pool offering comfortable and stylish living, combined with an enviable location close to both city amenities and the natural beauty of the ocean and the Bay of Arcacho...
624,000 EUR
Immaculate 5 bedroom Manor House for sale in Bordeaux, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250526
In excellent condition is this stylish 5 bedroom luxury house set in beautiful landscaped gardens, ideally located near all amenities in Bordeaux. The garden is suitable for a swimming pool, and ...
1,500,000 EUR
4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Libourne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250463
Beautifully renovated 4 bedroom Girondine style house with pool and garden, enjoying wonderful views across the neighbouring vineyards from its location in Libourne. This delightful estate is situ...
556,500 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom House for sale in Libourne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250426
Rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully renovated 4 bedroom stone house set in over half an acre of glorious gardens with pool, ideally located in a peaceful area near all amenities in Libourne. ...
1,092,000 EUR
Authentic 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Gensac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250425
Beautifully restored 5 bedroom house nestling in 2 acres of glorious landscaped gardens with pool and woodland, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in Gensac. ...
1,300,000 EUR
Immaculate 3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Bordeaux, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250424
Ideally located near the public garden and all amenities in Bordeaux is this very well presented 3 bedroom modern apartment. Set in a beautiful stone building, this magnificent property is on the ...
1,050,000 EUR
Spacious 6 bedroom House for sale in Lege Car Ferret, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250405
Charming and spacious 6 bedroom property with swimming pool, less than 15 minutes by car from the beaches and only minutes from Bordeaux Merignac Airport. This beautiful, fully renovated family ...
1,365,000 EUR
Beautiful 4 bedroom House for sale in Pessac, Bordeaux, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250368
Enchanting single-storey stone house with 150m2 of living space and the air of a small chateau, located close to the centre of Pessac in the Gironde, close to Bordeaux. This fabulous 4 bedroom pro...
1,190,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Cenac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250354
Situated in a quiet setting within a spacious plot of over 6,000m2, yet just a short drive to Bordeaux, this charming property was built in 1850 and classified as a "Maison de maitre". In excellen...
691,500 EUR
Income Producing 6 bedroom House for sale with lake or river view in Sainte Foy la Grande, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250324
A spacious 6 bedroom property offering flexibility and an income stream in a great location with superb views above the Dordogne river in a prime location in the heart of Sainte Foy-la-Grande. Th...
449,000 EUR
Stylish 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Langon, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250200
Stunning 5 bedroom property, which has been beautifully designed by a well-known local architect with a focus on quality materials for both comfort and style. Completed in 2011, the house is buil...
995,500 EUR
Quiet 5 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Mios, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250194
Remarkable and totally renovated, this large 5 bedroom property is situated on a vast 7,300m2 plot, ensuring complete privacy and tranquility in a stunning natural setting. This exquisite home fe...
728,000 EUR
6 bedroom Manor House for sale with Income Potential in Libourne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250175
Recommended
Beautifully presented manoire in a lovely situation at the end of a small country lane, bordering on the river Isle and surrounded by woodland. Recently renovated, it serves as a luxurious family...
798,000 EUR
Exclusive 4 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Les Artigues de Lussac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250079
Historical 17th/18th Century former abbey, which was run by some of Bordeaux's greatest families, including the Montesquieu family in the person of the famous thinker's uncle and younger brother. ...
1,650,000 EUR
Character 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in La Reole, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250073
Recommended
Beautifully nestled in the picturesque region of Nouvelle Aquitaine, this stunning eight-bedroom Chateau, which was built around 1545, remained within the same aristocratic family until the late 1...
2,800,000 EUR
13 bedroom House for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Les Leves et Thoumeyragues, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 250029
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a superb property with gite, 2 pools and equestrian facilities all nestling in nearly 11 hectares of glorious land with beautiful gardens and far reaching countrysi...
1,160,500 EUR
Character 4 bedroom House for sale with panoramic and countryside views in Naujan et Postiac, Branne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 249993
Charming 4 bedroom stone built home located in Naujan et Postiac, which is a highly sought after village close to Branne. This historical gem, with its first part built in the 1700s and the second...
790,000 EUR
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Area Guide

The Area

Dordogne, Lot et Garonne and Gironde. These areas lie in south-west France east of Bordeaux but within 1.5 to 2 hours' drive of the beaches of Les Landes, which are reached through attractive pine forests. This is not a region to appeal to those wanting busy holiday areas with all the razzamatazz of night clubs. Its great attractions lie in the beauty and peace of the countryside, the attractive valleys of the great rivers of the Dordogne and the Garonne and smaller rivers such as the Dronne.

The famous vineyards of the area are a joy to walk through and the fertile land is well-cultivated with many drops, the sunflowers being a special attraction. The area is also renowned for its excellent food and wine which can be enjoyed at the many good restaurants. Bergerac is the nearest main town and offers excellent shops and a wealth of history. Bordeaux, another ancient port famed for its wine trade, has the main airport for the area which is about 1.5 hours' drive from La Roquille and has regular flights to the UK taking around 1.5 hours to London. The Pyrenees are within four hours' drive for weekend visits.

In the 14th century, missiles would have been flung from the three pointed towers of the Valentré bridge, still standing in Cahors. Legacies of the era abound - domed fortified churches, more than a thousand castles, and new towns with arcaded squares called bastides built on the French and English front lines. Domme and Monpazier are the loveliest. The traditional rural architecture, in sun soaked limestone crowned with roofs of canal tiles or black stone is among the imaginative in France. Dovecots and dry stone shepherds' huts dot the landscape.

Activities

The rivers offer safe, clean beaches for swimming. Towns and large villages all have swimming pools or man-made lakes, tennis courts and boulodromes for a round of boules. River ports hire out canoes or kayaks, the most spectacular way to see the Dordogne.

Walking and riding trails wind through the woodlands, and new golf courses open every year. There are various festivals including on the first Sunday in July - La Félibrée folk festival held annually in a different village.

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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