Historical 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Chef Boutonne, Poitou-Charentes

850,000 EUR 739,500 GBP 841,500 USD

Reference: 230956

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 7
Floor Size: 405 m2
Plot Size: 1.79 hectares / 4.43 acres
Work Required: None
Swimming Pool
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential
Gym
Garage(s)
Parking space(s)
Private / Not Overlooked

Details

Superb 9 bedroom French Chateau, which is ideally set in a quiet setting within the elegant village and just a few minutes drive from historic Chef Boutonne.

With a total spacious living area of 405m2 and currently run as a luxury chambres d'hotes with a separate gite, this imposing property is set within private and mature walled grounds of 17,930m2 and various outbuildings.

From its gated entrance a circular drive leads past a magnificent avenue of mature chestnut trees to the main chateau entrance.

Principle ground floor rooms include: grand sitting room, wood-panelled dining room with stained glass windows, large kitchen, gym with a sauna and a stunning indoor swimming pool.

Upstairs: 5 en-suite bedrooms plus a 2 bedroom owners apartment with a living room and luxury bathroom.

Third floor: 5 full-height attic rooms.

A covered courtyard connects the imposing 3-storey 12th Century 'Grande Dependance' which benefits from a major structural restoration in 2007 (new roof, timbers and stonework). This inspiring building offers exciting potential for further development with its' vast vaulted cellars (purportedly with a secret tunnel running all the way to Chef Boutonne) and original Orangery.

A further range of 2-storey outbuildings, which as well as 2 garages, stores and a haybarn, also includes the beautifully converted 2 bedroom gite.
To the rear of these there is a huge 720m2 fully enclosed arena with 9 open stalls.

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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.