Anglefort, France: 9-Room Fortified House for Renovation

New exclusive listing: a truly distinctive property for which early enquiries are strongly recommended.

Just 5 minutes from Seyssel, in the village of Anglefort (01350), which offers a nursery, primary school and bakery, discover this remarkable medieval fortified house, once owned by families who played a part in shaping the history of the region.
Surrounded by open countryside, this historic 449 sq m property stands within 2,850 sq m of level, fully enclosed grounds. Completely private and not overlooked, it enjoys a due south aspect and far-reaching mountain views. The adjoining barn shares a party wall with the neighbouring property.

The property requires comprehensive refurbishment, including work to the heating system, electrics, roof covering, windows and insulation.
If you intend to finance the purchase with a mortgage, your lender may also require a renovation loan to fund improvements to the property's energy efficiency.

Investors and property developers: the generous proportions offer the potential to create at least 3 apartments, each providing more than 110 sq m of living space, with potential resale values of between €250,000 and €300,000 per apartment!

-The 130 sq m garden level comprises an entrance hall and 4 substantial rooms requiring refurbishment, measuring 38 sq m, 20 sq m, 20 sq m and 33 sq m respectively.
-The 134 sq m first floor, which also requires renovation, comprises a mezzanine with an access hatch leading to the second floor, a 36 sq m kitchen/dining room, a 22 sq m sitting room with fireplace, and two further bedrooms measuring 21 sq m and 20 sq m. One features a fireplace, while the other has a water point and built-in cupboard. There is also a 12 sq m bathroom with shower and WC.
-An impressive 185 sq m double-height barn adjoins the property and shares a party wall with the neighbouring house.
Finally, a 150 sq m covered agricultural building completes the property.

The property stands on land designated as agricultural under the local planning regulations. The existing building may nevertheless be refurbished in accordance with the municipality's Local Urban Development Plan (PLU).

A video tour of the property is available within this listing and across my social media channels: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube: @agencemaitre

Before making an enquiry, prospective purchasers must have had their financing capacity assessed and approved by either a mortgage broker or bank adviser. Please contact me if you would like the details of an excellent mortgage broker.

Location
Within a 20-minute walk: the centre of Anglefort, with its nursery, primary school and bakery/patisserie
Within a 15-minute drive: Seyssel and Culoz, secondary school, railway station, supermarket, shops and boutiques, tennis club, fitness facilities, Lac de Mansin and doctor
The A40 motorway can be reached in 23 minutes
The Bardonnex border crossing into Geneva is 45 minutes away.

Annual property tax: €323

Heating: fireplaces and wood-burning stoves
Domestic hot water: electric water heater
Planning a property move or looking for a valuation? I am your dedicated property consultant throughout Haute-Savoie (74) and Ain (01).
Co-agency enquiries are welcome, subject to the introduction of a financially qualified buyer who has not previously contacted me directly.

Agency fees are payable by the seller.
Information concerning the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: Georisques.gouv.fr.
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