Built in 2005, this ‘maison de macon’ (builder’s house) has been built to a very high standard by its owner using top quality materials. The house is in an elevated position above a charming unspoiled village and has stunning panoramic views of the mountains. A lively city is a few minutes away which hosts a world famous music festival every summer. Every room has at least one set of French doors facing the view, giving the house a luminous and airy feel throughout.
Description of the Building
The house offers 157m² living space on 2 floors.
Ground floor: large open plan living room/dining room/kitchen 75m² with breathtaking views from the three sets of French door, state of the art large ‘Godin’ woodburning stove which heats the ground floor easily, fully fitted American kitchen, study 5m², wc 2.6m²
1st floor: bedroom 1, 13m², bedroom 2, 17m², bedroom 3, 10m², bedroom 4, 17m² with en-suite shower room 3m², family bathroom with feature roll top bath 6m²
Permission to install a pool has been applied for and granted in principle
Various outside eating terraces
Garage 15m²
Grounds
The grounds of about 1200m² are laid to lawn at the back and otherwise planted with easy to maintain Mediterranean plants and shrubs. A beautiful lavender hedge runs along the front of the house and blooms for much of the year. The garden benefits from water from a special canal that runs down from the mountains
General Condition
The house is in perfect condition and has been imaginatively and artistically decorated. There is reversible air conditioning throughout. Very high quality solid oak flooring and oak worktops in the kitchen.
Comment
A beautiful house that would make an ideal holiday home or principle residence. Just a few minutes walk from the village restaurant on one side, whilst on the edge of mountain trails on the other. Well placed at an equal distance from the sea and the high Pyrenees, and also close to Spain.
Price AFI: 403 000€ - £322 722 - $511 085

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