4 Bed House for sale in Languedoc-Roussillon, France

A renovated stone-built farmhouse with origins dating from 18th century - constructed in a hacienda style around a central courtyard. Set in 20 hectares of mainly flat land on a plateau with far reaching views down to the Mediterranean Sea the property offers 170m2 of living space disposed as follows:

Below ground - cellar under and accessed via kitchen.

Storage area with independent external access.

Ground floor - On entering is a large open area, currently used as a conservatory and BBQ area it could easily be transformed into further accommodation. Large double wrought iron barred doors give on to the central courtyard area with doors at the far end leading into an open plan sitting area with fireplace containing wood burning stove, an open plan kitchen area separated from the sitting room with a central bar and dining area. From the kitchen is a corridor leading to separate WC with wash hand basin, a utility area and a spacious 2nd sitting room or games room also with a fireplace. External stairs lead up from the courtyard to:

First Floor - Along a corridor with windows overlooking the courtyard are 4 bedrooms as follows: Bedroom 1 - double with shower and wash hand basin Bedroom 2 - double with mezzanine, shower and wash hand basin Bedroom 3 - double with shower and wash hand basin Bedroom 4 - double with storage area on mezzanine and separate shower room with WC and wash hand basin

Outside - the 20 hectares of land is gently rolling and predominantly meadow with some areas of sparse woodland. There are no visible neighbours while the views are 360 degrees and panoramic, taking in the Albères mountains, Mediterranean Sea, Roussillon plain and beyond. The property is completely independent of utility providers, it generates its own electricity from solar panels (backed-up by a diesel generator) and has a number of water sources; there is a telephone line going to the property.

Conclusion - a charming character property which is isolated but not at all remote - just 15 minutes drive from the motorway exit at Le Boulou. Would lend itself very well to a variety of eco pursuits, equestrian activities or as a centre for well-being. Very unique in the Pyrénées-Orientales.

Property features:

Heating:

Central, Gas, Solar, Wood Burning

View:

Countryside, Hills, Mount Canigou, Panoramic, Pleasant, Rural, Sea view

Property features:


Alarm, BBQ, Bore hole water, Cave, Cave à Vin, Development Potential, Exposed ceiling/roof beams, Exposed stone walls - exterior, Exposed stone walls - interior, Fireplace, Forage, Letting Potential, Old Stone/tile floors, Outbuildings, Pool Possible, Private Garden, Summer Kitchen, Terrace, Workshop

Nearby Amenities:

Forest/Parkland, Lake, Local Shopping, Restaurants, Ski-ing (-2hrs), TGV - less than 1 Hour