Property Details

This beautiful property is situated in The Vallespir, a valley of outstanding natural beauty, one hour from Perpignan airport, thirty miles from the Mediterranean sea and at the start of the Pyrenean mountain range. Placed high up in the valley it is impossible to describe the fantastic views of the mountains and the mediterranean in the distance. It is also spectacular at night with the lights from the villages and the Mediterranean resorts, gently lighting up the sky!

The house is surrounded by lawned gardens with flower beds and steps lead from the house down to the swimming pool. The accommodation consists of one double bedroom and one single bedroom, very large new bathroom with shower, jacuzzi bath, sink, bidet and toilet. Large open plan sitting room/dining room, video, stereo, well equipped kitchen with dishwasher etc., and laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. The living quarters lead out onto a large balcony/terrace for dining and sunbathing, which also has fantastic views and looks down towards the pool.

The property is owned by an Englishman and his Korean wife, and although a holiday home is furnished and equipped as a private home and not the usual holiday let. Built about twenty years ago, the owners have recently tastefully renovated the original owners quarters. The caretakers quarters are closed off and not in use during the holiday season. Although the house has two bedrooms, with its location and setting, this property is a superb private relaxing holiday destination for a couple.

Local Area Details

Picturesque Montferrer village, which is only a short walk, is now appearing in many tourist guides because of its old Romanesqe church and its spectacular views of the valley and coast. Although very small, it has a bar/restaurant, summer shop, swimming pool, crazy golf, children?s play area and tennis court. Locally available are guided walks, tours of local vineyards, pony trekking,4x4 Off-roading, trout fishing and the professional 18 hole golf course at Falgos. The closest shops and supermarkets are in Arles-sur-Tech, a 15 minute drive.

The ancient Romans were the first people to use the valley for rest and recuperation and were responsible for the Spa towns and many of the churches. For centuries many great musicians and artists have been attracted to the Pyrenee Orientales, the sunniest region of France. In recent times, most of the great modern artists, Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and Dufy, to name but a few, have lived in the area and found it a great source of inspiration, from the beautiful village of Collioure on the coast with its ancient castle built by the Kings of Majorca, to the spectacular mountains. Also, whilst in exile from fascist Spain, Picasso lived for some time in Ceret, a small town at the start of the valley, which now boasts a famous modern art museum. The region is rich in Cathar history and castles and the majority of these are situated amidst the vineyards.

On both sides of the border there are many coastal resorts, from picturesque fishing villages to large towns. Over the border in Spanish Catalonia, which is a thirty minute drive, there are many places of interest. In about 600BC the area was colonised by the Greeks and Phoenicians and they planted many of the vines and olive groves in the region. Of particular interest on the coast are the extensively excavated ruins of the Graeco/Roman city at Empuries. Close to the border is the town of figueres where Salvador Dali lived most of his life and his large home has now been converted to a Dali Museum.

During the summer months there are numerous events and concerts of all types. Of particular interest are the classical orchestral concerts in the castle on the coast at Collioure and just over the border in Spain at Castello Perallada, and also, many concerts and events in Perpignan. In French and Spanish Catalonia the activities and places to visit are too numerous to mention, but there will be programmes of activities & concerts available at the house, as well as a specially commissioned guide of tours and places of interest in the region.

The valley, although close to Spain and the Mediterranean sea, does not suffer the problems of mass tourism, and is a beautiful unspoilt part of the South of France, in fact, the farthest south one can go - a true undiscovered treasure - the lost valley!

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Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Mrs Linda Kewley
Telephone:	00 33 468 39 17 37--
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