Inviting 5 bedroom Villa for sale with sea view in Menton Garavan, Menton, Cote d'Azur French Riviera

1,250,000 EUR 1,087,500 GBP 1,237,500 USD

Reference: 241105

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Floor Size: 250 m2
Plot Size: 0.65 hectares / 1.61 acres
Work Required: Minor
Swimming Pool
Air Conditioning
Parking space(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Bright and spacious 5 bedroom villa, which is ideally situated in a quiet setting on the hills of Menton Garavan, Super Garavan and with simply stunning views towards the sea, the old town of Menton, Cap Martin and the "Tete de Chien" in Monaco.

Set on a plot of 6,500m2, with a huge south facing terrace, beautiful swimming pool, mature garden with many fruit trees as well as olive trees.

Features include: entrance hall, spacious 80m2 living room with access onto the large terrace, living room with a fireplace, separate fitted and equipped kitchen with a dining area. 4 bedrooms with many large wardrobes, master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and storage, 2 bathrooms/WC's, further bathroom, separate WC, large laundry room, wine cellar, garden shed and a covered parking space for 2 cars.

The villa is situated on a hillside with stunning views, alarm, very spacious with many big storage possibilities. A villa for the big active family, and still space for friends, big dinner parties, and pool parties. Some updating is needed.

FEATURES
Electric Gate
Double Glazing
Video CCTV Security
Intercom
Alarm System
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Lighting
Barbecue
Electric Shutters
Electric Awnings
Fireplace
Air Conditioning
To Refresh
Cellar
Land: 6,500m2
Terrace
Garden
Laundry Room
Panoramic Sea Views

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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.