£838,903

3 bed villa for sale

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£838,903

€995,000 (€420/sq. ft)

3 bed villa for sale

Minerve, Hérault, Occitanie

3 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
2,368 sq. ft

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Property location

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Features and description

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fiber optic
  • Lift
  • Covered parking
  • Hobby vineyard
  • Mains Drains
  • Outside hot tub
  • Panoramic views
  • Seaview
  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Linky
  • Aerothermal
  • Sold Furnished
  • 50 km or less to airport
  • Isolated
  • Electricity on site
  • Garage
  • Barns - outbuildings
  • Private parking
  • Sauna
  • Single storey
  • Well
  • Woodburner(s)
  • Certified
  • Air Conditioning
  • Geothermal
  • Underfloor heating
  • Excellent condition
  • Character property
  • Detached
  • Mountain view
  • Riverside
  • Staff accommodation
  • Individual
  • Wood fuelled heating
  • Double glazing
  • Guest house - Gite
  • High speed internet
  • Open fireplace
  • Suitable for horses
  • Swimming Pool
  • Business potential
  • 50km or less to airport
  • Lake
  • Solar - photovoltaic panels
  • Spa facilities
  • Water on site
  • Barns-outbuildings
  • Solar - Photovoltaic panels
Properties like this are a rare gem. If you're searching for a serene retreat that offers both tranquility and a wealth of business possibilities, this property may be your perfect match.

Located in Minerve, a picturesque village 25 kilometers northwest of Narbonne in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, this property is nestled in one of France's "most beautiful villages." Minerve is set above the breathtaking gorge carved by the River Cesse, which dramatically disappears underground into a natural tunnel.

This fortified medieval village is perched on a naturally defended rocky peninsula, high above a canyon in the rugged Languedoc landscape. The area is dotted with charming restaurants, boutiques, and stunning walking trails, making it an exceptional location.

Dating back to the 15th century, the property has been meticulously restored by its current owner, blending historical charm with modern conveniences. Key features include:

- **Underfloor heating** on the first and second floors
- **Double-glazed windows** for energy efficiency
- **Insulated walls and ceilings** for comfort
- A **modern fitted kitchen** with a LG fridge freezer, Sauter oven, hob, and microwave
- **Three double bedrooms, ** each with an ensuite shower room
- An **entertainment basement** featuring a billiard room, bar, wine tasting cellar, and cinema room

Additional amenities include:

- **Four separate garages**, equipped with electric doors
- Planning permission for an additional 200m2 of construction above the garages, ideal for further accommodations
- Vaulted cellars plus two large storage hangers with electric doors
- A **large heated saltwater pool** with an electric cover,
- 100m2 terrace
- A **pétanque court** measuring 6m x 12m
- A **300-tree olive grove** featuring four distinct varieties—Lucques, Picholine, Olivière, and Bouteliene—yielding approximately 20 liters of olive oil per year
- The land also boasts almond, fig, hazelnut, and chestnut trees, as well as Aleppo pines

Sold fully furnished with all garden equipment included

This is truly a unique opportunity to own a stunning family home in a magical location. It also presents an excellent rental prospect with significant potential for expansion and enhancement of this beautiful estate.

Minerve is ideally situated to explore this captivating region, just 46 kilometers from Carcassonne, 33 kilometers from Narbonne, and 48 kilometers from the Mediterranean beaches.

The area is well-connected with transport links, including flights from Béziers, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Toulouse, and Montpellier airports. The tgv also runs from Narbonne to Paris in just over 4.5 hours.

A comprehensive file of photos and measurements is available upon request.

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