Loire Valley Chateau For Sale
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Authentic 8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Vendome, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 253317
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored 8 bedroom French Chateau with separate 3 storey converted Chapel, all nestling in nearly 5 acres of glorious gardens, pool, woodland and tru...
1,390,000 EUR
8 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Loches, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 252939
Enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Loches, is this beautiful 8 bedroom authentic chateau, nestling in 3.5 hectares of glorious land with gardens, outbuildings ...
1,100,000 EUR
Character 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Angers, Pays de la Loire
Ref 252834
Character Nineteenth Century Chateau set in 25 acres of mature parkland in the area of Anjou, ideally located in the countryside near a small town providing the main services and easy access to the...
895,000 EUR
13 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside views with Income Potential in Angers, Pays de la Loire
Ref 252833
Character Nineteenth Century Chateau set in 35 acres of mature parkland in the area of Anjou, ideally located in the countryside near a small town providing the main services and easy access to ...
1,595,000 EUR
Income Potential 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Tours, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 252428
Recommended
Beautifully restored 3 storey, 8 bedroom historical Chateau with separate cottage, nestling in 18 hectares of glorious land with gardens, pool, woods, equestrian facilities and outbuildings, while...
1,780,000 EUR
Character 15 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Blois, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 250868
Enchanting French chateau in a delightful wooded estate near Blois. This spacious property dates back to the Sixteenth and Nineteenth Century with 4 separate guest lodges in wooded parkland of 19...
1,960,000 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 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
Income Producing 12 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Loches, Centre Val de Loire
Ref 248954
Charming manoire with estate and gites, ideal for receptions, weddings and income generation in a popular tourist area of France. The property is located in the department of Indre, in a charming...
1,100,000 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....
2,495,000 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
20 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Loches, Centre
Ref 247446
Wonderful opportunity to acquire a beautiful historical French Chateau with outbuildings and extra accommodation, nestling in 73.5 acres of glorious land with beautiful gardens, swimming pool and l...
1,490,000 EUR
Refurbished 5 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Loches, Centre
Ref 245056
Beautifully refurbished 5 bedroom, 19th Century French Chateau with outbuildings, nestling in 75.5 acres of glorious land with gardens, pool, woodland and lake, enjoying far reaching countryside vi...
1,270,500 EUR
Immaculate 12 bedroom Farm Estate for sale with countryside view in Azay le Rideau, Centre
Ref 244437
Recommended
Stunning estate located in the Loire Valley, which comprises of 2 newly renovated houses, swimming pool, tennis and 109 hectares of land. Main house (south facing reception rooms) - 572m2: Entranc...
1,570,000 EUR
14 bedroom Chateau for sale with Income Potential in Saumur, Pays-de-la-Loire
Ref 242659
Rare Nineteenth century property full of character and charm set in over 2 acres, located within easy walking distance of all shops and amenities in the heart of Saumur, within easy reach by car of...
1,050,000 EUR
Historical 15 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Loches, Centre
Ref 242603
Recommended
Rare Sixteenth Century Chateau with exceptional historical character, superb condition and full of preserved features, in a beautiful location with panoramic countryside views, set in over 56 a...
1,680,000 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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