Vacation property in the Languedoc with pool & Med garden

Introduction

A unique property !

Centrally located in the heart of the medieval hilltop village of Magalas, the property features a beautiful 450m² Mediterranean garden with swimming pool, palm trees, mature plants and a beautiful shaded terrace.

Huge interior, entirely renovated with 5 bedrooms (including two ensuite bathrooms and two further bathrooms).

A superb example of a large Languedoc village house, the property features the beautiful, original colourful floor tiles throughout which are synonymous with this part of the south of France.

Just steps from the hidden garden up the main road into the centre of Magalas with two cafés, three restaurants, two bakeries, post office, pharmacy, newsagent, bank and grocery store. Weekly market. On the outskirts of the village are a large supermarket, pizzeria and superb local wine outlet.

Mediterranean beaches are only 30 minutes away, or there is wonderful lake and river swimming and all water sports at Lac du Salagou.

Fly into any one of the following airports, all within 90 minutes of the house: Montpellier (only 40 mins), Carcassonne, Perpignan, Nimes.

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Accommodation

Entrance hall with original Languedoc tiles and winding staircase

Fitted kitchen with dishwasher, American-style double-door fridge freezer with drinks dispenser and ice-maker, gas hob, electric oven, microwave and granite work surfaces. Dining area with table and chairs.

Dining room with large, custom-built wooden dining table and chairs to seat 10. Wood burning stove. Doors to terrace, garden and pool

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Utility room with industrial size washing machine

Bedroom 1, two singles

Stairs to 1st floor:

Bedroom 2, double with original Languedoc tiles

Living room with TV with UK satellite channels and radio stations.
Separate sitting / reading area with balcony overlooking the garden and pool.

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 3, double with original Languedoc tiles and small balcony
Bedroom 4, two singles with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin
Bedroom 5, double with ensuite roll-top bath, shower, WC and hand basin. Small balcony

EXTERIOR:

Beautiful 450m² Mediterranean garden with private swimming pool 8 x 3.7m, mature plants and trees and large palm trees
Large shaded terrace with table and chairs. BBQ

Solar shower

Garden / pool bathroom with shower, WC and hand basin

Separate gated entrance from village

Private garage

 Photo gallery for Le Beau Jardin, ref: 34045

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Prices

* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS

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Local Information

The property is located in the heart of the busy, medieval, hilltop village of Magalas which lies 10 mins north of Béziers; 30 mins from the Mediterranean coast and surrounded by beautiful vineyards as far as the eye can see.
The house is on a central crossroads in the village. The village (less than 1 min walk) has two café bars, three restaurants, post office, two bakeries, pharmacy, newsagent, bank with UK cash dispenser, newsagent, grocery store.

Outskirts of village: large supermarket, local wine outlet, pizzeria and petrol station.

The famous Chateau de Grézan (5km) is owned by the famous Lanson family from Champagne and features a wonderful restaurant and self-produced Faugères wine. Not surprisingly, there are vineyards surrounding all the small villages in the area, making quite an amazing spectacle.

Mediterranean beaches are only 30 minutes away with many pavement cafés and restaurants.

Large amusement and water parks for the children at Vias and Cap d'Agde. Golf courses at Lamalou and Béziers, both only 20 minutes away.

Great water sports and freshwater swimming at Lake Salagou (40 mins), ideal for a day out, together with a visit to the spectacular Gorges d'Héric. Superb walking and trekking in the Montagnes Noires and throughout the beautiful Languedoc Regional park.

Great shopping and restaurants in both Béziers and Montpellier.

The Spanish border is only 1 1/2 hours away, Barcelona a further 60 minute drive.

Carcassonne with its imposing fortified city and further vineyards of the famous, Corbières, Minervois and Fitou wine. Delightful harbours at Agde and Sète. Famous 'seafood' restaurants at Bouzigues and Mèze. Further lovely beaches at Marseillan.

Provence within easy reach for a day out. Stop off at the Pont du Gard before seeing Avignon, Arles, Nimes and the Camargue.

Fly into any one of the following airports, all within 90 minutes of the house; Montpellier (only 40 mins), Carcassonne, Perpignan, Nimes.

 Map location for Magalas

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