Authentic 6 bedroom Villa for sale in Villeneuve sur Lot, Nouvelle Aquitaine
Villeneuve-sur-Lot, within walking distance of numerous shops, bars and restaurants.
This magnificent property has been carefully renovated and has retained its old-world charm.
The ground floor is composed of a spacious entrance hall leading to a living room with a beautiful marble fireplace, a dining room also having a fireplace with access to a large through veranda, a kitchen with dining area and access to the outside, an office and a w.c.
The first floor consists of 3 bedrooms, two of which have a shower room and one with a walk in war...
Villeneuve-sur-Lot, within walking distance of numerous shops, bars and restaurants.
This magnificent property has been carefully renovated and has retained its old-world charm.
The ground floor is composed of a spacious entrance hall leading to a living room with a beautiful marble fireplace, a dining room also having a fireplace with access to a large through veranda, a kitchen with dining area and access to the outside, an office and a w.c.
The first floor consists of 3 bedrooms, two of which have a shower room and one with a walk in wardrobe. The third bedroom has a private bathroom. Two of the bedrooms share a terrace offering views of the magnificent garden with its swimming pool.
The top floor offers 3 bedrooms, one converted into an office, a shower room and an independent w.c.
One of the many assets of this property is also its basement, completely renovated and transformed into a cinema room, wine cellar with storage space and a room that could be fitted out according to ones wishes.
The garden, with an area of approximately 1,585 m2, consists of two garages which could be converted into gites (subject to the necessary authorisations) and have independent access to the property.
There is also a well and a swimming pool (10m x 5m) with a large pool house with barbecue providing a shaded area on hot summer days.
This property, due to its location approximately 35 minutes from Agen and 45 minutes from Bergerac and its international airport, is ideal for a family holiday home or for a bed and breakfast/seasonal rental (B&B) activity.
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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.