Income Producing 13 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Condom, Midi-Pyrenees

2,900,000 EUR 2,523,000 GBP 2,871,000 USD

Reference: 242048

Bedrooms: 13
Floor Size: 600 m2
Plot Size: 74 hectares / 182.86 acres
Work Required: Minor
Swimming Pool
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Vineyard / Wine-making facilities and equipment
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Superb French Chateau in the countryside of the South West of France set in an estate of over 180 acres, including vineyards and equestrian facilities, within easy reach of a town with amenities.

This renaissance style chateau was rebuilt at the start of the 20th century on the site of a 16th century Gascon chateau. Its vineyards and parkland offer many opportunities to a discerning buyer. The crop is currently maintained and sold to a nearby cooperative. The wide range of outbuildings show that it was once an independent concern. With some fenced paddocks, a small lunge pen and 4 stables it is suitable for equestrian pursuits.
There is an in ground swimming pool for relaxation and terraces around the chateau for entertaining or relaxing. A converted dovecote could be used as a gite and with some renovation, other outbuildings could provide additional accommodation.

In a private location not far from facilities, the spacious 13 bedroom property is full of character features. It boasts an hexagonal tower at one end and a round tower at the other. Internally there are numerous features of note including fireplaces, flooring, staircases and traditional oak woodwork and tiles.
The chateau would benefit from renovation to provide comfortable and modern accommodation.
A wide range of outbuildings offering a range of possibilities for development
Well set out and maintained gardens and parkland with mature trees

The Chateau:
The chateau is on 3 levels with large windows providing large bright rooms with views over the land. The structure was reroofed less than 10 years ago but only a small part of the ground floor has been lived in since then. There is some central heating provided by an oil fired boiler. The layout flows reasonably well and could be a large family home with living spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms on the first floor and an independent flat on the top floor.

Other buildings:
The dovecot (75m2) has recently been upgraded to form a 1 bedroomed gite over 3 levels. It has a purpose built wooden staircase between the floors. Of note is the detail of the woodwork on the top floor bedroom. The middle floor has a sitting room and shower room and the ground floor a kitchen diner.

Grounds:
A gravel driveway leads up to and surrounds the chateau. The mature gr parkland includes an above ground swimming pool.

In total there are approximately 74 hectares surrounding the chateau and outbuildings. It comprises of meadows and land of 26 hectares, 7 hectares of woodland and 40 hectares of vines.
The parkland has numerous trees over 100 years old.

Currently, a variety of grapes are grown including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Colombard, Gros Manseng, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Ugri Blanc.

Location:
The estate is set back off a departmental road and is about 3 kilometres from a town with a wide range of shops and leisure pursuits.
The motorway network, TGV and the e major international airports of Bordeaux and Toulouse are 1hr 30 mins drive.

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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.