Beautifully Designed, Unique Village House, Saint-Marcel-Sur-Aude, Aude

Property Description

Created by a British architect in 2008 simply as ‘a place to live’.  However, it is the extraordinary living spaces, architectural purity, abundant natural light balanced by warmth, comfort and an innate connection with the outdoor spaces that make this home feel so unique.

There are 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in total.  The house has a great sense of character.  There are features throughout the property that link to the traditional architecture of the area whilst also combining sufficient modern create comforts to achieve a highly unusual A-grade energy efficiency rating.

The outside space is a real feature of the property.  A terrace runs the full length of the house and the gardens are planted with mature Mediterranean shrubs, trees and borders.   A lovely shaded terrace area immediately outside the living room is spacious enough for a large dining table and over looks the 10 x 6.5m infinity pool.  An outdoor sitting room is the perfect spot for breakfast or aperitifs while the summer kitchen has a pizza oven, BBQ and plancha. 

There is a total 386m2 habitable space and the house combines impressive living areas with practical family accommodation.  Here’s the layout:

Ground floor

Entrance hall 30m²

Open-plan living/dining/kitchen 93.2m²

Second reception room/study 36.32m²

Back kitchen 8.2m²

Cloakroom 3.26m²

The double-height entrance hall has a large staircase and open fireplace, leading into the main living space. Full-height bi-fold doors open onto the main terrace and bring the garden and pool into the house.

The second reception room is currently used as a study and has direct access to the courtyard and garage. It could also work as a sixth bedroom or separate guest space.

First floor

Principal suite comprising bedroom 41.4m², bathroom 12m² and dressing room 7m²

Suite 2: bedroom 25m² with shower room 6m²

Suite 3: bedroom 23m² with shower room 3m²

Family bedroom 15.5m² with 22m² mezzanine

Bedroom 5: 17.5m²

Hallway 15.7m²

The principal suite has a generous bedroom, dressing room and bathroom with both bath and separate shower. The other bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family and guests, including a family room with a substantial mezzanine.

Outside

The house  is one of three residences in a private enclave, approached through wrought-iron gates and centred around a shared courtyard with an ornamental fountain. There is dedicated parking for two cars, an EV car charging point and a 31.3m² garage.

The private garden extends to approximately 350m² and includes a main terrace of around 70m² and a pool terrace of approximately 100m².

The 10m x 6.5m infinity pool is the centrepiece of the garden, with steps leading down to a more secluded area surrounded by mature planting.

A 23m² summer kitchen includes a pizza oven, barbecue and plancha, with plenty of space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Location

Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude is a lively village with two supermarkets, restaurants and everyday services. The Canal du Midi is around two minutes away, with the village of Le Somail and its canal-side restaurants, bookshops and boat trips close by.

Narbonne is approximately 11 minutes away, providing a much wider choice of shops, restaurants, schools and services. The Mediterranean beaches are around 25 minutes away, while Béziers, Carcassonne and Perpignan airports are all approximately 45 minutes away.

The combination of village amenities, the Canal du Midi and easy access to Narbonne and the coast makes this a practical base for enjoying the Languedoc, rather than a house that feels cut off from everyday life.

At a glance:

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Receptions: 2
Habitable space: 386m2
Plot size: 932m2 
Taxe foncière: €5,700 per annum
DPE rating: A
Broadband: Yes
Heating: 2 air source heat pumps
EV Charger:  yes
Drainage: Mains
Neighbours:  Discreet
Distance to shops: Walking distance
Distance to coast: 25 mins 
Distance to train station:  15 mins, Narbonne 
Distance to airport: 45 mins, Beziers, Carcassonne, Perpignan

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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