Renovated 11 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Bordeaux, Aquitaine

4,360,000 EUR 3,793,200 GBP 4,316,400 USD

Reference: 240480

Bedrooms: 11
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 519 m2
Plot Size: 5.4 hectares / 13.34 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Garage(s)

Details

Beautiful fairy-tale castle dating from the reign of Napolean III, totally and tastefully renovated with apartments, set in over 12 acres of landscaped and wooded grounds in the heart of an exceptional environment.

This fabulous and stylishly presented Nineteenth Century property comes with parkland of more than 5 hectares, the chateau offers 519m2 of living space and 738m2 of floor space.
The bright and modern interior features custom-made spaces, which, from the imposing entrance, serve a reception room, billiard room, dining room, kitchen and a bedroom suite.

The first floor comes with 3 further bedroom suites, a large work area and a fabulous dressing room.
The top floor is a renovated open space offering flexibility for any number of uses.

There is a 29m2 heated outdoor lap pool with counter current and pool house, and a pond in the grounds.
The former stables now provide 3 apartments, and there are solar panels on the roof guaranteeing a substantial annual income.
Two large garages can accommodate 4 vehicles.
A rare 19th century wind turbine known as an 'Eolienne Bollee' with foot access was used to draw water to feed cattle grazing on pastures around the chateau, now a charming woodland feature.
In addition, a former henhouse has been transformed into a sublime dwelling with character.

A unique place where time seems to stand still.

Video CCTV Security
Swimming Pool
Videophone
Electric Gate
Alarm System
Caretaker House
Lift
Well
Outdoor Lighting
Car Port
Double Glazing
Fireplace
Central Vacuum System
54,000 m2

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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.