Historical 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Cognac, Poitou-Charentes

3,021,000 EUR 2,628,270 GBP 2,990,790 USD

Reference: 240905

Bedrooms: 13
Bathrooms: 12
Floor Size: 1,255 m2
Plot Size: 2.57 hectares / 6.35 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Vineyard / Wine-making facilities and equipment
Lake, River or Pond
Gym
Garage(s)
Tennis Court

Details

Superb French Chateau, full of character and charm, built in 1880 at the request of a famous Cognac family, this stunning listed chateau is beautifully set within an idyllic setting on the banks of the Charente River.

With a vast total built area of approximately 1,255m2, the 13 bedroom chateau's features include: entrance hall, sumptuous reception rooms (5.8m ceiling height), dining room, kitchen, utility room, 13 bedrooms (including 11 with en-suite bathrooms), 12 bathrooms, gym, seminar room and various cellars.

The chateau has remarkable period features including a magnificent stone staircase, mouldings, fireplaces and original wood floors, etc.

The chateau is in good condition throughout, set in the middle of beautiful parkland of over 6 acres, with impressive matures trees, a large swimming pool, tennis court and even a private island on the Charente river.

The property also has beautiful (listed) outbuildings including a caretaker's cottage, offices, garages and a winery.

It is located in a beautiful town with all amenities. Shops and restaurants are within walking distance.

This is an outstanding property with charm and history, in one of the most attractive regions of France.

Tennis Court
Electric Gate
Alarm System
Well drilling
Caretaker House
Swimming Pool
Excellent Condition
Cellar
Storage
Exercise Room
Meeting Room
Outbuilding: 650m2
Land: 25,700m2
Unobstructed Views.

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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.