Character 15 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

3,980,000 EUR 3,462,600 GBP 3,940,200 USD

Reference: 240133

Bedrooms: 15
Bathrooms: 12
Floor Size: 1,050 m2
Plot Size: 5.39 hectares / 13.32 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Lake, River or Pond
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Stylish, spacious and beautifully refurbished 15 bedroom chateau, which is ideally set within a quiet setting in Narbonne, set within a mature landscaped plot of 5.3 hectares with a heated swimming pool, orangerie, lake, renovated dwellings, various outbuilding to be renovated of 1,000m2 and quiet and beautiful landscape gardens, which are not overlooked.

Dating back to the beginning of the 19th Century and recently completely restored by the current owner, who has devoted a great deal of time, energy and care to create this exclusive residence.

The property has been renovated with an exquisite taste, whilst keeping all of its charm and authenticity, such as a majestic entrance with mosaic tiles, high ceilings, wood panelling, beautiful floors, fireplaces and a nice eye-catching central staircase and large doors. The work was carried out meticulously with perfect finishes, high-end materials and modern facilities for comfort.

here are very beautiful reception rooms, suites and bedrooms each with a bathroom or shower room, beautiful vaulted cellars and an orangery. All the reception rooms have access to the terraces and park. Not only the living rooms but also the bedrooms are spacious and bright.

The chateau overlooks the wonderful parkland with a pond and fountain, large partly covered terraces and a large heated swimming pool with a bar. A beautiful landscape with a relaxing atmosphere invites romantic strolls in the park.

Further the property offers a renovated 3 bedroom house with a separate entrance, staff accommodation, 2 houses to be renovated and beautiful formerly agricultural buildings, all in stone, with a floor area of about 1,500m2.

Although the property is located in an exceptional environment without nuisance, it is close to communication nodes including cities, international airports as well as the Mediterranean with its sandy beaches.

The chateau is sold fully furnished including the profitable activity in place. Ready to move into in a bucolic and enchanting setting with true Mediterranean climate. A hidden gem - a true haven of peace.

List of buildings, all in stone:
- Chateau with a renovated surface of 870m2 and 100m2 convertible on the 3rd floor
- Beautiful vaulted cellars in the basement
- Orangery
- Bar
- Renovated house - 85m2: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- 2 Staff apartments - 200m2
- Sales shop - 35m2
- Old 18th Century house to be renovated - 350m2: on 3 levels
- Former staff house - 200m2: over 3 floors
- Former stable on 2 levels - 170m2 per level
- Former storage on 2 levels - 160m2 per level
- Former storage (ground floor) - 45m2
- 1st floor above sales shop and apartment - 100m2, total 145m2
- Former sheepfold - 180m2
- Garage, workshop, storage on 2 levels, per level 100m2 in total 200m2

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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.