Renovated 15 bedroom Farmhouse for sale with countryside view in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

1,995,000 EUR 1,735,650 GBP 1,975,050 USD

Reference: 238687

Bedrooms: 15
Bathrooms: 12
Floor Size: 691 m2
Plot Size: 20.89 hectares / 51.62 acres
Swimming Pool
Lake, River or Pond
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Air Conditioning
Parking space(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Beautifully renovated 15 bedroom farmhouse with gites, nestling in 21 hectares of glorious land with gardens, pool, lake and meadows while enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Carcassonne.

This unique turnkey property includes the main house with spacious open plan living and dining areas, fitted kitchen, bedrooms and gites as well as guest rooms. The renovation offers all modern comforts, insulation, reversible air conditioning everywhere, triple glazing, electric roller shutter to be operated remotely, remote access to the Domain, and all management software is part of the sale.

Nothing has been forgotten, even research stations for electric cars are available.

All buildings are South facing and offer terraces with stunning views. It is a real tourist property and if desired also agricultural. The land is worked organically and can be free year by year at the end of cultivation season according to the wishes of the purchaser.

It is already a very beautiful activity allowing one to live well. Fantastic business potential for those looking for a lifestyle change.

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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.