Historical 9 bedroom Chateau for sale with countryside view in Osserain Rivareyte, Aquitaine

990,000 EUR 861,300 GBP 980,100 USD

Reference: 242611

Bedrooms: 9
Bathrooms: 5
Floor Size: 500 m2
Plot Size: 1.5 hectares / 3.71 acres
Work Required: None
Equestrian / horse ownership facilities
Gite / Annex / Additional Accommodation
Income Potential

Details

Impressive 9 bedroom chateau set in almost 4 acres, with Medieval origins, on the banks of the Saison river in a small hamlet near the attractive village of Sauveterre de Bearn.

Although the foundations of this magnificent 9 bedroom property date back as far as the 14th century, once the property of the prestigious Gassion family, today boasts formal 17th century architecture.
It comes with an independent concierge and 1.5 hectares of land.

Spread over three floors, this beautiful residence is composed of a large entrance with solid oak staircase, reception room, dining room, kitchen with dining area, laundry room and a large bedroom with adjoining bathroom on the ground floor.
The impressive staircase leads to a bright landing which serves two spacious bedrooms, each en-suite.
A second staircase (former service staircase) leads to the top floor which offers a further four large bedrooms and two bathrooms.
A large cellar, with original bread oven still intact, completes the main residence.

The independent concierge is composed of a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom, offering the possibility to accommodated guests and/or generate rental income.
The land behind the Chateau leads down to the Saison river, ideal for swimming during the warmer months.
An enclosed paddock provides potential accommodation for horses.

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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
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.