6 bedroom House for sale with Income Potential in Melle, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Accessed via a tree lined driveway through attractive gates, the manor house offers the convenience of town life with the privacy of 2 hectares of land, consisting of gardens and its own small woodland.
It presents a delightful blend of space and cosiness, and currently works well as a family home.
The principle house has a delightful bright entrance leading off on either side to beautifully presented reception rooms, a delightful conservatory with a mezzanine, ideal for special functions, and an orangery to one side, and a dining room, modern kitchen-diner, laundry room and access t...
Accessed via a tree lined driveway through attractive gates, the manor house offers the convenience of town life with the privacy of 2 hectares of land, consisting of gardens and its own small woodland.
It presents a delightful blend of space and cosiness, and currently works well as a family home.
The principle house has a delightful bright entrance leading off on either side to beautifully presented reception rooms, a delightful conservatory with a mezzanine, ideal for special functions, and an orangery to one side, and a dining room, modern kitchen-diner, laundry room and access to the secondary dwelling on the other.
The upper floors provide six bedrooms and bathrooms, and access to an attic with further room to expand, as well as a servants' quarters ready to renovate.
Having been added to over many centuries, it maintains much of the original character from each era.
The layout of the 500m2 property could easily work as a "chambre d'hotes", whilst a further side building offers a renovation project.
The gardens and terraces could be enjoyed as part of a private family life, or as a wedding venue.
An additional large area of land, with private access could generate further income.
There are several outbuildings and a large garage.
Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all the potential that this property has to offer. All business ideas, building and/or renovation work are subject to appropriate permissions.
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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.