Bright 5 bedroom House for sale in La Rochelle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Dating from 1940, this exceptional home has light and generous rooms set out over 3 floors.
The renovation was carried out with great care, using beautiful materials such as American walnut, Brazilian quartzite, glass and marble.
With a living area of 314m2, features include, on the ground floor: beautiful living area, which is bathed in natural light by an impressive glass roof. Fully fitted and equipped top-of-the-range open-plan kitchen, which is perfectly integrated into the living...
Dating from 1940, this exceptional home has light and generous rooms set out over 3 floors.
The renovation was carried out with great care, using beautiful materials such as American walnut, Brazilian quartzite, glass and marble.
With a living area of 314m2, features include, on the ground floor: beautiful living area, which is bathed in natural light by an impressive glass roof. Fully fitted and equipped top-of-the-range open-plan kitchen, which is perfectly integrated into the living room, creating the ideal setting for convivial moments with family or friends and a light-filled multipurpose area, which currently offers a sports room that can also be used as a games room, workshop, office or library.
First floor: comfortable master suite with an en-suite shower room, dressing room and with pleasant views over the greenery. 2 further bedrooms, each with its own shower room.
Top floor: fifth bedroom, also with an en-suite shower room. and a unique feature: an air conditioned and bright ICE cinema designed by Mega CGR.
Outside: secure walled terrace adorned with palm and olive trees, offering a Mediterranean-style setting. The surrounding greenery and restful views create an ideal setting for relaxation.
A large vaulted cellar and garage complete the house.
FEATURES
Videophone
Alarm System
Outdoor Lighting
Electric Shutters
Furnished
Internet
Double Glazing
Home Automation
Central Vacuum System
Air Conditioning
Excellent Condition
Garden
Garage
Gym
Maintenance Room
Home Cinema
Laundry Room
Walk-in Closet
Cellar
Veranda
Garage
Garden
Unobstructed Views
Features
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This House is located in La Rochelle in France
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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.