Income Producing 10 bedroom Chateau for sale in Bergerac, Aquitaine

4,240,000 EUR 3,688,800 GBP 4,197,600 USD

Reference: 243331

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 8
Floor Size: 550 m2
Plot Size: 32.79 hectares / 81.02 acres
Swimming Pool
Balcony
Vineyard / Wine-making facilities and equipment
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Parking space(s)

Details

Absolutely exceptional 10 bedroom, 17th century French Chateau with cottage and 3 gites, nestling in 33 hectares of glorious gardens with pool and vineyards, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near Bergerac.

This magnificent property comprises of a caretaker's cottage, 3 beautifully presented guest annexes, additional annexes to be developed, multiple vineyards and agricultural buildings.

The chateau, set in a dominant elevated position, is beautifully laid out on two levels, with silk-covered walls and sublime hand-painted murals and friezes. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall with stone stairway leading to the first floor, living room, library, kitchen, dining room and WC.

The first floor comprises a living room and three bedrooms, each with an en-suite shower room.

There are also three gites, part of a wing adjoining the main building, two of which have a living room, kitchen, bedroom and en-suite shower room, and a third gite with a similar layout but with 3 bedrooms. These annexes are finished in the same style as the chateau, again with a marked elegance in the choice of materials and decor.

Each gite has a covered terrace, spa and barbecue.

A caretaker's cottage adjoining the west side of the chateau completes the living quarters and comprises a living room/kitchen, a bathroom, a WC, a mezzanine and two bedrooms.

A complex dedicated to relaxation is at ones disposal, with an
11m x 5m heated swimming pool in the centre and annexes including changing rooms, showers, a massage room and a reception room at the sides. For those who prefer to stroll, the gardens will lead you to the property's fountain, which is located at the crossroads of the paths and can already be seen from the heights of the pool area or the gardens of the chateau and gites. In the background, an olive grove can also be seen among the vines that stretch out on either side of the property.

For the vineyard, agricultural buildings and equipment are included as well as the wine-making cellar, a tasting room and other function rooms, to name but a few.

An exceptional estate that lends itself to a variety of projects, less than 90 minutes from Bordeaux.

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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.