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Riverside 6 bedroom House for sale with lake or river and countryside views in Sarlat la Caneda, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253966
Enjoying panoramic views across the Dordogne river from its peaceful location near Sarlat la Caneda, is this exquisite 4 bedroom authentic Manor House with separate 2 bedroom guest house, nestling ...
1,323,000 EUR
4 bedroom House for sale with countryside and lake or river views with Income Potential in Saint Michel de Fronsac, Libourne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253963
Enjoying far reaching countryside views across the Dordogne River from is peaceful location in Saint Michel de Fronsac, is this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom Manor House set in nearly one acre of...
998,000 EUR
Authentic 7 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Pouillon, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253951
Authentic 3 storey, 7 bedroom Maison de Maitre, nestling in 1.5 acres of beautiful mature gardens while enjoying countryside views from its location in Pouillon. Built on the route of the old Roma...
595,000 EUR
13 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view with Income Potential in Bergerac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253916
Grand, spacious and beautifully presented throughout, this magnificent Manoir, along with a charming guardian cottage, dates back to 1608 and is gracefully situated at the heart of 32 acres of dive...
1,450,000 EUR
Unique 12 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Villereal, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253915
Unique opportunity to acquire 5 stunning and well presented houses all nestling in 23 hectares of glorious land with gardens and pool, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from their locat...
1,895,000 EUR
Immaculate 3 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Villegouge, Libourne, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253853
Stylishly renovated 3 bedroom modern house nestling in half a hectare of beautiful landscaped gardens with pool and fruit trees, enjoying countryside views from its peaceful location near Villegoug...
895,000 EUR
Unique 8 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Saint Jean de Luz, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253852
Unique opportunity to acquire two exquisite architect designed properties set in lush mature gardens, ideally located just minutes from the sandy beaches of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the Spanish borde....
1,157,000 EUR
Authentic 8 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Bergerac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253827
Charming and characterful country estate in a rural situation near Bergerac. The chateau and its farm offer numerous opportunities. The chateau, with a surface area of over 300 m2 and in need of ...
978,750 EUR
Grand 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with panoramic view in Cognac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253816
Fabulous Nineteenth Century French Chateau, full of character and charm, built in 1880 for a famous local family, this stunning listed chateau is beautifully set within an idyllic setting on the ba...
2,950,000 EUR
Grand 14 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Saintes, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253805
Historic chateau estate set in its own Cognac vineyards, providing a rare opportunity for those seeking character, beauty, tranquility, and the chance to breathe new life into an exceptional proper...
1,166,000 EUR
Beautiful 4 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Sarrazac, Thiviers, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253798
Beautifully renovated 3 storey, 4 bedroom exceptional house with outbuildings, all nestling in 16 hectares of glorious land with gardens, pool and woods, while enjoying far reaching countryside vie...
1,200,000 EUR
5 bedroom House for sale with Income Potential in Salies de Bearn, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253793
Ideally located near all amenities in Salies de Bearn, is this charming 3 bedroom house with separate 2 bedroom guest house, set in half an acre of lush mature gardens. Over two floors, and in g...
449,000 EUR
Character 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside views in Genis, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253730
Delightful character property set in over 5 acres, dating back to the 17th century with well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings and many original features. The impressive stone farmhouse is ...
583,000 EUR
Authentic 10 bedroom Estate for sale in La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253718
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Outstanding character property, just minutes from the Atlantic beaches and on the doorstep of the vibrant and historic city of La Rochelle, This exceptional Seventeenth Century estate perfectly bl...
2,700,000 EUR
Stylish 7 bedroom House for sale in La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253710
Elegant and authentic 3 storey, 7 bedroom luxury mansion with pool and garden, ideally situated right in the heart of La Rochelle. This spacious and bright private property gracefully combines th...
2,940,000 EUR
Authentic 5 bedroom House for sale in La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253709
Full of charm and character is this exquisite 4 storey, 5 bedroom historical house with garden and terracing, ideally located near the sea and all amenities in La Rochelle. There are homes that ca...
1,680,000 EUR
Unique 5 bedroom Chateau for sale with lake or river view in Lalinde, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253698
Absolutely exceptional 5 bedroom fully furnished and beautifully renovated historical Chateau with pool and garden, enjoying panoramic river views from its location near all amenities in Lalinde. ...
3,685,000 EUR
Authentic 2 bedroom House for sale with panoramic view in Segonzac, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253697
Enjoying panoramic views across the vineyards from its location in the heart of a village near Segonzac, is this exquisite 2 bedroom fully renovated logis set in over an acre of beautiful gardens w...
999,999 EUR
Income Potential 6 bedroom House for sale in La Flotte, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253679
An exceptional property comprising of two historical houses set in mature gardens in the heart of La Flotte. This prestigious 17th-century residence with several buildings, particularly homogeneo...
2,790,000 EUR
Beachfront 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Les Portes en Re, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Ref 253678
Enjoying panoramic sea views from its idyllic location by the beach in Les Portes en Re, is this stunning 4 bedroom house with garden. This haven of peace is on the edge of one of the most beauti...
1,290,000 EUR
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Area Guide

The Area

The Departments of the Charente Maritime, Deux Sevres and the Vienne represent together the Poitou Charente Region of South West France. From the ancient port of La Rochelle to the vast sea-faring estuary of the Gironde, the Atlantic coast with its sandy beaches and attractive islands provides a playground in summer with resorts to suit all ages and all tastes. The fenlands of the River Seudre are the breeding grounds of many species of waterfowl and the home of some of France's most famous oyster beds.

From its estuary at Rochefort to its source in the wooded hills beyond Angouleme, the River Charente dominates the region and offers pleasure boating, fishing, water sports or just a pleasant backdrop to this delightful area.

The area abounds in history with Roman ampitheatres, Norman churches, trails of the Christian Pilgrims and the Knights Templars, evidence of the Moorish occupation under the Ottoman Empire, the birth place of King Francois I of France in Cognac and most recently providing a final resting place to former President Mitterand in his home town of Jarnac.

Communications - Only five hours from the western Channel ports by car using either the A83 for La Rochelle and Niort or if coming from the Euro Tunnel, the A10 to Poitiers. The N10 trunk road traverses the region via Angouleme. If you prefer to use the train, you can be in Poitiers in five hours from London or Angouleme in six hours by the TGV high speed service.

Activities

All sports are available in this area. There are four golf courses in the Charente - three nine hole and one 18 hole international standard at Cognac - and three in the Charente Maritime - at Saintes, Royan and La Rochelle.

Almost every town has a football stadium and tennis courts, there are river, lake and sea sports, cycling, rambling, horse riding and racing, go-karts and moto-cross, rugby, fishing and many more.

Other leisure facilities include rambling, music concerts, cinemas, theatre, Veteran car rallies, festivals, markets and restaurants.

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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