Renovated 4 bedroom House for sale with sea view in La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes

988,000 EUR 859,560 GBP 978,120 USD

Reference: 243679

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 147 m2
Plot Size: 153 m2
Work Required: None
Garage(s)

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Beautifully renovated 3 storey, 4 bedroom period house with garden and workshop, enjoying panoramic sea views from its ideal location near the beach and all amenities in La Genette, La Rochelle.

Offering 147 m2 of living space, this 1907 villa was completely renovated and extended in 1993 and is in excellent condition. It has a charming living room with fireplace, rose windows and high ceilings and a fitted and equipped kitchen with dining area.

The first floor includes a bedroom with its own shower room as well as a second bedroom and a bathroom.

The second floor has two bedrooms with sea views and a third shower room.

An additional 57m2 comprises of a garage, workshop and cellar in the basement. A pleasant reception garden complete this superb property.

It is close to the town centre, the sea, shops and parks, and is suitable for family living or rental investment.

FEATURES
Alarm System
Fire alarm system
Electric Shutters
Double Glazing.

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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.