Designer 10 bedroom Manor House for sale in Agen, Aquitaine

2,800,000 EUR 2,436,000 GBP 2,772,000 USD

Reference: 242298

Bedrooms: 10
Bathrooms: 10
Floor Size: 1,800 m2
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Income Potential
Air Conditioning

Details

Outstanding and historic ' hôtel particulier ' with 10 bedrooms, previously a
5 Star luxury hotel with superb interior designed rooms, swimming pool and enviable situation in a Medieval village just 20 minutes from Agen

This exceptional luxury ten bedroom, ten bathroom village property, has a history dating back to Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse. The 20 room interior was created by the famous interior designer Jacques Garcia, and is now offered for sale as an extremely comfortable village property.

Situated within a 13th century bastide village in the hills, with a private swimming pool, and outdoor walled terrace, and only 20 minutes from the capital of the Lot et Garonne, Agen, a strong bustling town with TGV railway station, private jet airport, and a host of shops and cafe bars.

Mains drainage
Electric central heating
Air conditioning hot and cold
Swimming pool
Double Glazing
Walled courtyard
High speed internet;
Security Door
Alarm System
Fire alarm system
Furnished
Fireplace
Double Glazing
Courtyard

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France Property Buying Guide

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.