Historical 6 bedroom House for sale in La Rochelle, Poitou-Charentes

2,968,000 EUR 2,582,160 GBP 2,938,320 USD

Reference: 242941

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 331 m2
Plot Size: 1,353 m2
Work Required: Minor
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Beautiful bourgeois style 3 storey, 6 bedroom house nestling in a glorious landscaped garden, located in a peaceful and sought after area of
La Genette, La Rochelle.

This exquisite Maison de Maitre dating from 1885 is situated close to Plage de la Concurrence and Park d'Orbigny and Park Franck Delmas, and offers 331m2 of living space (487 m2 of usable space) on a plot of more than 1,300 m2.

The property, steeped in history, was extended in 1968, giving the opportunity to live on one level. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, two living rooms with mouldings, one of which benefits from through-light, a dining room with fireplace, a fitted kitchen and a spacious bedroom with bathroom and shower that could form a large suite.

The staircase from the entrance hall leads to a landing leading to three beautiful bedrooms, one of which features a Tuscan-inspired fresco, and a bright bathroom. All three enjoy uninterrupted views over the gardens.

The second floor, with its high ceilings and exposed roof timbers, currently houses an artist's studio and a 45 m2 living room with an uninterrupted view of the towers of La Rochelle and the sunrises that are a daily spectacle. A kitchen completes the space.

This top floor could be perfectly converted into bedrooms, study, games room, etc. if required.

There is an 85 m2 basement with boiler room, wine cellar and two vaulted cellars, and a spacious laundry room on the garden level which can be converted into a studio, workshop or office and is accessible from both the kitchen and the garden.

A concrete garage provides parking for one or two vehicles, in addition to the parking available on the plot. It provides access to the rear of the property.

The walled garden, planted with fruit trees and not overlooked, is peaceful and quiet.

It is rare to have the opportunity to acquire such a property in La Genette, a peaceful location close to the sea and near the Old Port of La Rochelle.

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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
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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.