Property Details of Languedoc House

The Merchant's House has been superbly restored with original features and antique furniture. A medieval experience with all modern comforts!
We spent over a year restoring the house to as much of its original beauty as was possible, removing layers of plaster and paint from the magnificent local stones. Whilst installing all modern comforts, we've kept the charm of the house intact.
On the ground floor is the spacious sitting kitchen dining room, which has a superb elegantly vaulted stone ceiling supported by stone columns at each corner. The stone spiral staircase has a stairwell of large, expertly cut stones where ancient doorways - now closed up - and windows have been rediscovered during the renovation.
On the first floor is a large double bedded room of 35 sq m with high ceiling and exposed beams, sitting area and French doors opening to a tiny balcony. A 4m x 150m Florentine tapestry and 18th century fireplace (nonworking) compliment the wall of exposed stones featuring a mullioned window. A 'secret passage' NB the entrance is narrow, leads to the ensuite shower room with shower, WC and hand washbasin. There is another large bedroom on the second floor with a charming 19th century fireplace (nonworking) and twin beds. One wall is of exposed stones where the former mullioned windows can be clearly seen. The ensuite bathroom features a big corner bath shower, WC and hand washbasin.
On the top floor is the private terrace/loggia which receives full afternoon sun and has wonderful views over Roman tiled roofs to the nearby hills. An ideal place to lounge in the sun with a cool drink to hand! A summer kitchen with fridge, sink etc plus stylish gas barbeque make al fresco dining easy. Quality equipment includes a radio, CDcassette player and washing machine.

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Local Area Details

Montagnac is located 40 kms west of sophisticated Montpellier which offers the arts, theatre, shopping an international airport and train station.
A stroll through the streets of Montagnac, a village of 3000 inhabitants, takes you back through the ages with its many 14th through to 17th century buildings and superb 12th century church. Over time the shops have changed of course and you will find several mouthwatering boulangeries, patisseries, mini markets, restaurant, bar cafes etc. There is a small street market nearly every morning and an interesting large market on Friday mornings. This is the largest wine producing area of France. The scenery is spectacular with mile upon mile of vineyards interspersed with medieval villages and a backdrop of beautiful mountains. There are ample opportunities to taste the local wine, both at the domaines of private producers and caves cooperatives. Restaurants, supermarkets, antique shops and a big weekly street market shops can be found in the lively historical market town of Pezenas, 5 kms.
Carcassonne to the west and the splendid Roman towns of Avignon Nimes, Arles to the east, are an hours drive away. Other interesting trips include Cathar castles and the wild Larzac plain with well preserved fortified 15th century templar knights villages.
Swimming spots at Meze, 10 minutes, Mediterranean beaches 20 minutes and Lake Salagou for fishing and watersports, 15 minutes. The River Herault with canoe hire can be reached in 15 minutes. The area is ideal for walking with many marked trails in the herbscented hills.

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Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for 15th CENTURY MERCHANTS HOUSE with private terrace France

Name:	Brenda Kemp
Telephone:	+33-467-966125
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