Stunning 1st Floor Apartment with panoramic views to lagoon and Mediterranean

Situated in the prestigious “Domaine des Capitelles” residential development on the edge of the famous wine village of Fitou. Domaine des Capitelles is situated above Fitou village which nestles in a deep gorge. There are magnificent views of the Mediterranean coast, the Pyrenees and the Corbiere hills.

The Domaine is a safe, quiet, peaceful environment with well maintained landscaped gardens and open spaces designed for year round living. There is a mixture of permanent residents and holiday homes with the majority of residents and owners from the UK, France and Scandinavia. It has it's own, exclusive, swimming pool complex which includes a paddling pool perfect for smaller children. One of the larger pools is heated and remains open from April until the end of October.

The apartment is 7 years old and has the remainder of 10 year building guarantees. One of only 11 highly popular 1^st floor apartments, built to a high specification, well insulated and heated for winter use. We bought this property from new and have only used it during our holidays. It consequently has had minimal wear and tear.

The accommodation, on one level, amounts to approximately 69.1 m². 

The large living area has high ceilings, exposed beams and tiled floors. Double glazed windows provide panoramic views of the sea from Sete along the Golf de Lyon towards the Spanish coast.

This area has an open plan kitchen with lounge and dining areas. Patio doors lead onto the terrace. The kitchen has recently been redesigned and is fully equipped with dishwasher, fridge-freezer,automatic washing machine, full size oven with ceramic hob, ample storage units and worktops. Additional concealed cupboard storage has also recently been added to the dining area.  UK Satellite TV fitted and Broadband available.

Reversible air conditioning has recently been fitted to this whole area providing cooling during the summer and economical heating during the winter months.

A doorway to the hall leads to a bathroom, separate toilet and two double bedrooms:

Bedroom 1 (11.03 m²)  has a large fitted wardrobe with shelves and hanging space. A door leads to a small balcony (1.1 square metre)

Bedroom 2 / Sudy Area (11.88 m²)  also has a large fitted wardrobe with shelves and hanging space. This room has additional telephone and TV aerial sockets.

The bathroom (5m²) has an enclosed separate shower with glazed door, full sized bath, a tiled vanity unit and glazed window to side.

Outside

Patio doors lead from the living area to a large private sunny terrace (37.23 m²). There are two mature raised flower beds with an automatic watering system.

A private stairway leads to the terrace and property entrance. Two designated parking spaces are situated immediately opposite the property

Location

Fitou is a world famous wine village with numerous caves, three excellent restaurants and a very popular pizzeria. There is every opportunity to sample and purchase the renowned Fitou wines. The village has much character with a thriving, friendly community. There is a boulangerie, post office, tabac, hairdresser and supermarket, all within easy walking distance from the Domaine. Tennis and football facilities are also available. There are numerous walks in the surrounding hills providing stunning views of the mountains and coast. During the summer months there are numerous wine and food festivals with live music, dancing and entertainment provided.

Fitou is situated approximately 20 minutes from Perpignan and 30 minutes from Narbonne. It is just 10 minutes from the A9 Autoroute.

Leucate, a typical Mediteranean coastal town, is a 10 minute drive with more extensive facilities including banks, restaurants, pharmacy, supermarket and shops.

The nearest beaches, La Franqui and Leucate Plage, are less than 15 minutes by car. The nearby salt water lagoons are famous for their oyster beds. These, with other local seafood, can be sampled at numerous restaurants throughout the region.

The area is renowned for it’s uncrowded sandy beaches, vineyards and medieval castles. It is an hour’s drive to Carcassonne, Collioure, Ceret, the Pyrenees and Spain. Outdoor activities include swimming, water sports, sailing, scuba-diving and windsurfing. There are numerous walks in the nearby Corbiere hills and the Pyrenees. Ski resorts are less than a two hours drive.

The warm Mediterranean climate has over 320 days of sunshine annually and the air is clean and fresh. The Languedoc-Roussillon region is the warmest and driest part of France. It is the also largest wine producing region.

Ryanair fly from many UK airports to Perpignan, Carcassonne and Gerona. FlyBe also fly from Southampton to Perpignan. Toulouse, Montpellier and Barcelona airports are also easily accessible.

A new TGV service, stopping at Perpignan, is currently under construction which will enable high-speed rail travel between Paris and Barcelona.

To Visit

Contact us directly on 00 33 4 68 45 61 98 or locally on 04 68 45 61 98 or email:  lbouckley@yahoo.co.uk