RARE OPPORTUNITY - LARGE HOUSE IN BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE ON LE CANAL DU MIDI

• Situated in exceptionally pretty village on the Canal du Midi
• 6 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms
• Suitable for family home or as Bed and Breakfast

• Bedrooms: 6
• Village

• Condition - Restored / Habitable
• Roof - Good Condition
• Drainage - Mains
• Water - Mains
• Heating - Electric
• Electricity - Mains

'Les Grenouilles' ( The Frogs) is a vigneronne's house offering up to 6 bedrooms and with 3 bathrooms , a delightful, private courtyard and a big 'cave'. With a total floor space of 300m2 the house makes a large family home but could easily be converted into a B and B. The house has been fully converted and is ready to move in to, but there is also room for further development if required. The name of the house comes from the fact that beautiful small tree frogs live in the virginia creeper which cloaks the walls of the courtyard.

 LOCATION

Just 30 mins. from the Mediterranean beaches, in the beautiful Languedoc region of France, lies the village of Poilhes. Situated on the banks of the UNESCO world heritage site of the beautiful Canal du Midi this unusually picturesque, sleepy village is surrounded by vineyards, and has extensive views as far as the sea and the Pyrenees. There are two restaurants, a village store and a primary school located in the village. The nearest town is Capestang, which is just 4 kms. away. Here there is a supermarket, a large DIY store, 3 banks and many other shops, restaurants and schools as well as doctor's and dentist's surgeries. Markets are held twice weekly in the charming main square.

 The cities of Beziers and Narbonne are just 15 and 20 kms. away respectively, both cities have extensive facilities and are on TGV links to Paris and other major French and European cities. The nearest airport is situated between Beziers and Agde and is just 30 mins. away. The main A9 motorway is just 15 mins. away and you can drive to Spain in 90 mins. A large selection of skiing resorts is to be found in the Pyrenees only 2 and a half hour's drive away.

 DESCRIPTION

Outside

Entrance is via imposing gates, which open onto:

Private south-facing courtyard (60m2) tiled in terracotta with small garden, original well and fountain.

Large 'Cave' with foyer (16 m2) and Cave  (35m2) with original wine 'cuves', ideal for storage or for conversion to provide additional living space.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall (7.5 m2)

Sitting Room (20m2) with high ceilings, original decorative plasterwork and marble fireplace.

Kitchen (13.5 m2) fully equipped with modern units and appliances

Laundry room (5.5m2)

Stairs leading to….

First Floor

Bathroom (5m2) recently renovated with marble wall and floor tiles. Bath, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Staircase leading to Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor, landing and Corridor (12 m2) leading to

Lounge (13m2) with marble fireplace - could be used as an additional bedroom.

Study (16m2) with shelving and hand basin - could be used as an additional bedroom.

Games Room (19m2) with marble fireplace and hand basin - could also be used as an additional bedroom.

Room currently used as Home Cinema (16 m2)

Leading to roofed terrace area (16m2)

Stairs leading to Guest Rooms.

Guest Bedroom 1 (15m2) with hand basin.

Guest Bedroom 2  (19m2) with hand basin currently accommodating a double and single bed.

Shower Room (6m2) with shower and WC

From 1st Floor landing stairs lead to:

Second Floor

Master Bedroom (27m2) with Velux window and attractive original floor tiles.

Dressing Room (10 m2).

Shower Room (6m2) with shower, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

 Local Taxes approx. 950 euros per year

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