Maison De Maitre For Sale in Near Montpellier, Gard France
Magnificent Large House With Character For Sale
Asking Price: £1,100,000 (Negotiable)
To be sold by the owners for family reasons, this large, elegant, 18th century stone house is situated in Aigues Vives, a charming village half way between the historic Roman towns of Nîmes and Montpellier. The house is situated half an hour from the TGV train station and airports, a quarter of an hour away from the motorway exit and close to great beaches.
Situated on the village square the front of the house overlooks a large garden with its original iron railings and wrought iron gates with a huge cedar tree that gives the house its name. At the back of the house is another large garden with spectacular views of the hills covered with vineyards and the garrigue. In a third, private garden, down a few steps, surrounded by antique stone walls is the swimming pool. Leading directly from the house is another pretty terrace protected from the sun by an ancient wisteria and perfect for breakfast and entertaining.
There are ten double bedrooms each with shower or bathroom overlooking the gardens. There is also a sitting- room, dining-room, a kitchen, offices, a large attic and a wine cellar. Accommodation also includes a separate house for friends or a caretaker and large agricultural buildings.
We currently run our house as a very successful luxury bed and breakfast . (see Le guide des maisons d'hotes de charme. editions Rivage ) It could however easily be converted to a single residence is also enough unused space in the attic to create another four rooms and to make a restaurant in the agricultural buildings.