Character 7 bedroom Manor House for sale in Oradour Saint Genest, Limousin

945,000 EUR 822,150 GBP 935,550 USD

Reference: 237486

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 388 m2
Plot Size: 44.54 hectares / 110.06 acres
Swimming Pool
Lake, River or Pond
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Garage(s)

Details

Set within a large 44 hectare plot, this grand and beautifully proportioned 6 bedroom period manor house is set around a large courtyard within lovely gardens and far reaching countryside views.

With lovely entertainment spaces both inside and outside, this small private estate is also perfect as a bespoke events venue as it comes with flexible secondary accommodation.

With fine period features throughout, this superb house provides an abundance of character features, which include exposed wooden beamed ceilings in the living rooms, master staircase, panelled doors, original wooden floors and working fireplaces, all of which add to the charm and atmosphere of this beautiful house.

Ground floor, with 2 exits to the rear of the house leading to a covered seating area for evening drinks and a viewing terrace which overlooks the land to the rear of the property and would make a perfect backdrop for photographs. The large family kitchen, which overlooks the courtyard, also has a separate walk-in pantry, an adjacent laundry room and a further set of back stairs leading to the first floor. At the other end of the property are other domestic areas which include a large boot room which, having separate access to the outside, also means that muddy visitors do not need to come through the main house.

The generous and spacious bedrooms and bathrooms (3, all en-suite) on the first floor work particularly well for any family, whilst the second floor gives even greater flexibility with 2 large rooms that could easily be converted into 2 spacious en-suite bedrooms.

The private courtyard offers a covered dining area, a large garage and store and a gatehouse with additional accommodation. This has a large open plan ground floor with a kitchen area and a split level living room area with access to a patio overlooking a garden space with ample room for an in-ground swimming pool.

The gatehouse has 3 good sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and can be used in a number of different ways: a holiday rental, overflow accommodation, or as a base from which to offer events in the main house.

This property has 44 hectares of land, including a river frontage and a large barn suitable for storing agricultural equipment.

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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.