The Investment
Price, Payment & Tax Orientation
The key numbers, the payment options, and a general orientation to the French tax landscape for hospitality businesses.
All details require independent professional verification by the buyer.
Asking Price
€697,000 (approx. $750,000)
The asking price reflects a substantial property with significant work already completed — and a project still in progress. At approximately €380 per square metre of usable indoor space, this represents exceptional value for a property of this scale and character in the Dordogne.
Cash Purchase
The simplest route. Cash or (partly) Crypto currency. Completion through a French notaire typically takes 2–3 months from signing the compromis de vente (preliminary contract). A 10% deposit is held in escrow upon signing.
French Mortgage
French banks lend to non-residents for property purchases. Typical terms require 20–30% deposit, with competitive fixed rates available. A mortgage broker with experience in non-resident lending can advise on current terms.
Other Options
The seller is open to discussing structured payment arrangements for the right buyer with a credible plan. Terms by negotiation. This flexibility is unusual and reflects a genuine desire to find the right custodian for the property.
Buyer's costs: In addition to the purchase price, buyers should budget for notaire fees (typically 7–8% of the purchase price for older properties in France), which cover registration taxes, land registry fees, and the notaire's own charges. These are standard, regulated costs and are payable at completion.
Important Notice
Professional Advice Is Essential
The tax, licensing, and regulatory information on this page and throughout this website is provided as general background orientation only. It does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax law is complex, jurisdiction-specific, and subject to change. Every buyer's personal situation is different. It is the buyer's sole responsibility to engage qualified independent professionals — including a French notaire, accountant, and where relevant a cross-border tax adviser — to verify all permits, taxes, licensing requirements, and legal obligations before completing any purchase or commencing any business activity. The seller accepts no liability for the accuracy or completeness of the general information provided here.
The Setting
1.3 Hectares of Private Parkland
The grounds are an integral part of the property's appeal and commercial potential. Mature fruit, nut, pine, and other established trees create a sense of enclosure and privacy that new landscaping would take decades to achieve.
Two large ornamental ponds with a fountain. A greenhouse and productive vegetable garden — increasingly valued by guests and by restaurants sourcing locally. Client parking and a separate service driveway ensure the operational and guest experiences never overlap.
A 100-metre deep well with pump provides garden irrigation and emergency household supply — a practical asset in a region where summers are increasingly warm.
An additional field is suitable for animals, extended parking, or outdoor activities. A building-allocated area currently providing extra privacy could accommodate further development for a buyer with longer-term ambitions.
Total Accommodation Potential
From 6 Units Today to 10–11 Tomorrow
The estate currently offers six letting units (two apartments, three B&B rooms, and a honeymoon suite) plus the independent owner's house. With the four conversions completed, Les Aiguillons could offer up to 10–11 distinct lettable units within a single private, landscaped estate — all carrying the quality of finish that justifies premium pricing and supports a 4- or 5-star classification.
Les Aiguillons · Saint-Martial-Viveyrol · Dordogne · France