Renovated 3 bedroom House for sale in Fontainebleau, Paris-Ile-de-France

1,575,000 EUR 1,370,250 GBP 1,559,250 USD

Reference: 237794

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 215 m2
Plot Size: 0.24 hectares / 0.59 acres
Balcony
Garage(s)
Mooring included

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Unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional fully renovated 3 bedroom architect designed house nestling in over half an acre of beautiful landscaped gardens, while enjoying panoramic river views from its idyllic location on the banks of the Seine.

One hour from Paris and 10 minutes from Fontainebleau, in a village between the river and the forest, this superb property has private bank and boat access.

The house offers a living room of 47m2, impressive by its height under a ceiling of more than 5m, a fully fitted and equipped kitchen, three bedrooms including an en suite (bathroom/walk in wardrobe/bedroom), two shower rooms and a mezzanine office.

There is a large room of more than 55m2 on the garden level, and a garage for two cars (or boat), laundry room and wood shed.

Finally, for the water sports enthusiasts, there is a 300m shoreline and private access for boats.

This unique property would be perfect as a main home or secondary residence.

This property is for the architectural enthusiast looking for excitement, space and peace and quiet. More than a house, it is a way of life.

Holiday atmosphere just one hour from Paris Golf, riding school, sailing club, schools, shops and train station nearby.

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France Property Buying Guide

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.