Renovated 6 bedroom House for sale with countryside view in Poitiers, Poitou-Charentes

924,000 EUR 803,880 GBP 914,760 USD

Reference: 234581

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2
Floor Size: 250 m2
Plot Size: 9.88 hectares / 24.41 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Income Potential
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)

Details

Wonderful opportunity to acquire a fabulous equestrian estate
nestling in over 24 acres of glorious land with pool, enjoying far reaching countryside views from its peaceful location near all amenities in Poitiers.

This superb property boasts outstanding, newly installed equipment, and offers the possibility to live onsite at this working livery yard and riding school.

The main house is the original and fully renovated farm building, set on two floors it offers a spacious living and dining room with fireplace and fabulous views across the grounds, private office area and fitted kitchen with dining area.

The first floor has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a landing with a beautiful original wooden floor.

An independent studio is set within the main house and offers an open-plan living/sleeping area with kitchen and bathroom.

The running costs are low.

There are 15 stables, 8 individual paddocks of 290 m2 and 6 double paddocks of 540 m2 with shelter and individual automatic water/drinking system.

Indoor and outdoor quality arenas, a walker, 2 tack rooms, ample parking, a garage and a club house.

FEATURES
TV Distribution
Fire alarm system
Well
Outdoor Lighting
Irrigation Sprinkler
Internet
Double Glazing
Water Softener

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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.