Renovated 10 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Melle, Poitou-Charentes

848,000 EUR 737,760 GBP 839,520 USD

Reference: 240431

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 650 m2
Plot Size: 28.83 hectares / 71.25 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Parking space(s)

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a fabulous estate consisting of a main house and 3 gites with pool, nestling in over 71 acres of glorious land with outbuildings, while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location in Melle.

It has the potential to be a wedding venue, a conference hub, a yoga retreat, a large family home, a chambre d'hote etc, and offers an opportunity for revenue and further development.

The main house has a hall, living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen, study, bathroom, bedroom, WC and various other rooms on the ground floor.

There are another 2 living rooms, 2 bedrooms, a landing and various other rooms on the first floor.

The completed gites have character and are finished to an excellent standard.

Set in grounds of almost 3ha the large manor house is partially renovated, while the three gites are ready to go.

Approached via an impressive tree lined drive the habitable Logis has scope for fantastic renovation. The immaculate gites have maintained many of their original features while offering comfortable living accommodation.

Each has an area for relaxation outside, and there are communal areas along with a shared pool. The current owners have focused on renovating the gites to provide income and have tastefully created three dwellings.

Using existing materials where possible the commitment to style shines through each property.

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Guide to the French Buying Process

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.