Villa FR5118

Details of the Villa

Talented interior designers have now lovingly restored this Maison to create a large modern home, whilst retaining plenty of character. Positioned on the edge of a lively village, all the local amenities are just a 5 minute walk away. Surrounded by sunflowers and vineyards this is a beautiful, semi-rural location. The Canal du Midi at Ventenac is a short 5 minute drive away and is the perfect place to eat at delicious restaurants. High quality sandy beaches can be found in the cathedral city of Narbonne. Designed for fun and good times, this lovely home features a hint of elegant grandeur with its grand curved staircase leading to the front balcony and terrace. This stunning exterior complements the indoor marble staircase and grand dining room. Languedoc wines fill the honesty wine cellar, and a games room is in the property for your entertainment. Everyone will be happy in the large garden filled with fruit trees, hammocks and shady terraces. Small fish can be found in the fenced shallow brook, a perfect place for trying fishing. Manoir Interior Lower Ground Floor - Fully equipped kitchen with 2 dishwashers, microwave, hob, oven, coffee machine, breakfast bar, 2 fridges, 2 freezers, a small dining table, an I-Pod docking station and Satellite TV (access to front courtyard) - Well-stocked “Honesty Wine Cellar” with some of the best wines from the Languedoc - Utility room with washing machine and drying racks - Games room and a table tennis room with a ping-pong table as well as a full sized table football and pool table Raised Ground Floor - Grand hall - Dining room with 1 sofa and I-Pod docking station - Living room with 2 sofas, 2 armchairs, decorative fireplace, Wi-Fi box - Family bathroom with a shower and bath - Terrace overlooking the courtyard First Floor - Master suite: sleeps 4 - 1 hotel extra large double (can be split into 2 singles), day bed for 1 child (and option of a pop-up bed for an additional child) and en-suite shower room with W.C. and double sinks - Bedroom 2: sleeps 2 - 1 hotel extra large double (can be split into 2 singles) and en-suite shower room with W.C. and sink - Bedroom 3: sleeps 2 - 1 extra large double (can be split into 2 singles) and en-suite shower room with W.C. and sink - Bedroom 4: sleeps 2 - 2 singles (can be made into a large double) and en-suite shower room with W.C. and sink Top Floor - Bedroom 5: sleeps 2 - 1 standard double - Bedroom 6: sleeps 3 kids as kids' dormitory with 3 single beds or 1 large double (splitable) with single day bed - Bedroom 7: sleeps 2 - 2 single beds (can be pushed together) - Shared large family shower room with double sinks Outside Grounds - Private heated swimming pool (shape: rectangular/ size: 9x4.5m/ depth: 1.6m) with full EU child-safety barrier and locking gate - Large poolside terrace - Shaded terraces - Private walled courtyard - Summer kitchen with BBQ and outside seating for up to 17 guests - Garden with fruit trees (1 acre) - Children's play area - Shallow brook (fenced in) - Garage (on request) - Secure parking - 2 tennis courts (opposite the house) - Trampoline with safety barrier Facilities - Wi-Fi - Air Conditioning - Heating - Electric fans - Satellite TV - Barbecue - Hair Dryers - Iron - Ironing Board - Washing machine - Drying racks - Table tennis - Table football - Pool table - Boules pitch (opposite Le Manoir) - Selection of children's toys - Hammocks - Bikes on site available for hire This villa sits in a picturesque village nestled amongst the charming vineyards and sunflowers of the department of Aude in the heart of Languedoc. Here you will find boulangeries, butchers, a small grocery shop, a bar, pizzeria restaurant, post office, pharmacy, doctor's surgery, a park with children play area and even a vegetable market every Friday and Sunday mornings. Larger supermarkets are located in Lézignan Corbières (4km). In Ventenac there is a Wine Cave, perfect for getting to know the fabulous wines of the region. The Canal du Midi is a few minutes' drive away. It offers some delicious restaurants and is a very popular area for outdoor activities lovers, with plenty of walking, biking and boat hiring options. The imposing Corbières mountains where one can visit the fascinating Cathar castles, can be reached in just 10 minutes. Furthermore, the Mediterranean coast is a half hour journey, offering easy access to the beautiful beaches in Gruissan and Narbonne. When the beaches are too crowded, why not head to Homps and take a dip into the lake? It is a family-friendly option well serviced with a café, life guard and plenty of free parking. Gruissan also has a pretty old town and a modern marina with a good choice of places to eat and drink. In Narbonne, the closest large town (15mins) and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one can take a stroll down its beautiful 'promenade', visit museums, explore its sparkling market place and relax in one one the many cafes and restaurants. In 30 minutes you can reach the fortified town of Carcassonne, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Deeply steeped in history, it is a lively citadel where myriads of events and festivals take place throughout the year. A bit further afield is Pezenas, (about 1hr) a gorgeous medieval town with a wide selection of traditional shops, bars, restaurants and a Saturday market selling fresh local produce and clothing. In the Cote de Vermillon, we recommend visiting Collioure, nestled in a little cove and a paradise for art lovers. Furthermore, bear in mind that the Spanish border is only about an hour away: Figueras and Cadaques are just two examples of coastal villages making for fabulous day trips out! Finally, the property is served by 9 Airports: Carcasonne, Bezier, Perpignan, Toulouse, Nimes, Montpellier & Girona and Barcelona in Spain too!