Bright 4 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Villefranche sur Mer, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

3,480,000 EUR 3,027,600 GBP 3,445,200 USD

Reference: 242392

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Floor Size: 330 m2
Plot Size: 760 m2
Work Required: None
Air Conditioning
Jacuzzi / Spa / Hot tub
Gym
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)

Details

Located just above the historic Darse port, in a quiet residential area, this lovely family home offers spectacular views across the bay towards Cap Ferrat with the water's edge only 150m away, with everything within walking distance, including local shops, several beaches, both private and public and the old town with it's many bars and restaurants.

The villa provides 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a study on the upper floor.

The lower level provides a vast reception area with a fireplace and dining area opening onto a terrace and a laundry room.

On the garden floor there is a games room with a billiard table, a bar and a spa opening onto an outside barbecue area and the garden itself which could easily be fitted with a swimming pool. There is also a workshop that could be developed if more accommodation is needed.

There are 2 parking spaces and a garage within the property and further possibilities for guests on the roadside.

The location is quite unique, the Darse is out of the Summer rush and retains an authentic feel to it, there is no nearby traffic, just the sound of wind in the masts of the sailing boats in the Port at nigh time.

FEATURES
Fitness
Electric Awnings
Jacuzzi
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
Good Condition
Cellar
Laundry Room
Study
Land: 760m2
Panoramic Sea Views

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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.