South of France - 299,500€
Whether you are looking for a modern, comfortable permanent home, an ideal holiday home or an investment opportunity for the rental market, this villa situated on the edge the village of Granes in Aude, South of France has it all.
Accommodation all on one floor - the villa has 3 spacious bedrooms (all en-suite), a fully fitted kitchen, an office/4th bedroom and a large living room with doors to the terrace.
The guest apartment has 1 bedroom with en-suite facilities, a living room, a kitchen and is completely independent from the villa.
The property is energy efficient, benefits from high levels of insulation and has double glazed UPVC windows and doors throughout.
The property was originally designed to be run as a B&B and with its separate apartment it offers an ideal income opportunity.
Property features:- Single storey accommodation. Gently sloping plot. Heating by wood burner. Separate guest apartment. Mature gardens. Stunning views. Built 2002 - guarantee until Nov. 2012. Space for large pool. Off road parking.
Since 2009 the price has been reduced by 25% and an offer will be considered.
This is a villa built by local craftsmen to the highest quality, using the best materials (build photos available from the owners).
It is very economical to run, easy to maintain and incorporates high specification insulation, windows and doors.
Heating is by a Villager wood burning fire and rooms are equipped with wall mounted electric convector heaters for the rare occasion when you need additional warmth. A reversible air (hot+cold) conditioner is in the lounge.
There is ample space for a large swimming pool and in summer months the owners have a small pool in the lower terrace area where an additional electrical panel has been incorporated for pool filtration, perimeter lighting etc.
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, spectacular scenery, 300+ days of sunshine a year and a Mediterranean climate, the villa has been designed to provide a relaxed all year al-fresco lifestyle.
With ski stations, beaches and outdoor pursuits on the doorstep and 4 major airports all within 2 hours drive,
it’s the perfect location for family holidays, weekend retreats or permanent living. Supermarkets are nearby.
Local towns have everything you could need and have well established programmes of cultural and other activities throughout the year, including canoeing, white water rafting, climbing, walking, shows etc.
Granes is a village of about 120 inhabitants and is situated in the area known as the ‘Haute Vallee’ of Aude.
The ‘Haute Vallee’ is an area of outstanding natural beauty and enjoys a Mediterranean climate. There are many species of wildflowers, including orchids and other indigenous varieties. Wildlife lives well in this area, including spectacular birds of prey.
At an altitude of approximately 360 metres above sea level, the village nestles on a plateau in the foothills of the Pyrenees, only 8km (5 miles) from the market town of Quillan.
The easiest way to get there is by plane then hire a car. With Carcassonne airport only 1½ hours away from the UK, its an easy journey and then the villa is only 1 hour by road from the airport. This makes it ideal for visiting friends and family.
Alternatively, you can fly to Barcelona (Girona) and then head north to Perpignan. From there head for Quillan and on to Granes. Journey time from Girona is about 2½ hours.
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