Historical 25 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Parthenay, Poitou-Charentes

1,264,000 EUR 1,099,680 GBP 1,251,360 USD

Reference: 243515

Bedrooms: 25
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 1,837 m2
Plot Size: 19.96 hectares / 49.33 acres
Work Required: Minor
Swimming Pool
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Lake, River or Pond
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Fishing amenities on-site
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Fabulous French chateau with Medieval origins set in an estate of 50 acres of beautiful private parkland with lake, pool, gites, function hall, woodland, meadows, wildlife, orchard and ornate gardens.

This is a part medieval / part renaissance chateau; the renaissance frontage was added in the late 1700s to a Fifteenth century stronghold once surrounded by moat and accessed via a drawbridge.

The renovated property today comes with 650 m2 of habitable space with on the ground floor 2 large reception rooms, a formal dining room, a breakfast room, a private salon, and a country-style kitchen with range cooker.
On the above floors are 3 master bedrooms with bathrooms and fitted dressing room, 3 further bedrooms with bathrooms, and 2 double bedrooms.

In the grounds, the former stables and staff housing have been converted into character guest dwellings (3 units with 2-5 bedrooms), garages and atelier.

There is also a 1960's function hall with further 3 guest units (2-3 bedrooms), all self -catering and with adjacent swimming pool.

An architectural folly (pigeoniere) is dwarfed by a 500-year old Lebanese cedar tree and giant Sequoia.
A greenhouse provides the focal point in the fruit orchard.

There is a gatehouse and a former camping area with shower house and wcs (to update).

This is a gorgeous property with huge potential - ideal as a venue for outdoor events and hospitality etc.
The area is warm and sunny, a micro climate, nestled in lush rural surroundings. It offers space and privacy on a grand scale.

Tastefully decorated, Zen-inspired, it has been renovated by master craftsmen with attention to the preservation of architectural detail.

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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.