House description
Beautiful mansion, located in a working wine estate, with direct access to the famous Canal du Midi.
Between the villages of Capestang and Argeliers, this house has private garden of more than 1 hectare and a large private swimming pool. The Canal du Midi (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is 400 m away and offers its banks to walkers which will be delighted to hike along the shaded towpaths. Many marinas, such as those of Capestang, Somail, Sallèles d'Aude and Homps punctuate its course and allow entertaining stopovers with boat rentals, bicycles, restaurants...
It is a very good compromise for those who wish to combine seaside attractions and cultural discoveries. Within a radius of 50 km, the possible excursions allow you to vary the centers of interest : the Roman Narbonne city, the Cathar castles of the Corbieres area, the medieval village of Minerve and the city of Carcassonne (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) as well as natural sites such as the Canal du Midi, Lake Jouarres, the ponds of Bages (very frequented by migratory birds), and also the regional park of La Clape (renowned for its picturesque hiking trails).
For lovers of idleness, the lively beaches of the resorts of Gruissan and Valras plage as well as the more family resort of Narbonne plage; spread out over the coastline less than 30 km away.
The detached house, over 250 m², is comfortably furnished for 8 people. Quiet, it has a large plot of almost 1 hectare with a secure swimming pool of 12m x 6m with a depth between 1.20m and 2m. The pool has a small pool of 6m x 3m and a depth of around 45cm. It is equipped with deckchairs and 1 parasol.
With high ceilings, this house is very pleasant to live in with a large terrace offering beautiful views of the grounds, the swimming pool and the vines. There is an entrance, a large living room of 60 m² with living/dining room opening onto the terrace, an independent TV room, an independent kitchen also opening onto the terrace and a separate toilet. Upstairs 2 twin bedrooms, 1 queen size bedroom and 1 other queen size bedroom with a private bathroom with bath and shower, 1 separate bathroom with bath and shower and 1 separate toilet. Views of the swimming pool and the garden.
Parking for several cars.
our opinion
A lot of charm. The surrounding nature of the vineyard, the caracter of this mansion and the direct access of famous Canal du midi, give a special atmosphere appreciated by people who like tradition and authenticity. Good quality furniture.
CULTURAL DISCOVERIES
Narbonne the roman at 20 km, the Citadel of Carcassonne (UNESCO World Heritage) at 49 km. In the vicinity of the famous Cathar Castles, roman Abbayes (Fontfroide and Lagrasse) and the Canal du Midi (an other UNESCO World Heritage), the charming village of Bages at only 28 km. Medieval village of Minerve at 18 km.
The harbour of the Somail with the largest european ancient books library at 6 km, the roman pottery museum in Sallèles at 8 km.
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
VTT/byke rental : Capestang, 4 km
Golf : Béziers, 36 km
Tennis : Capestang, 4 km
Nautic sports : Lac de Jouarres, 24 km
Fresh water sports : Cessenon, 20 km
Horse riding : Capestang, 4 km
Skating rink : Narbonne, 20 km
Climbing : La Clape, 25 km
Beach : Gruissan, 32 km
Fishing : Canal du midi, 400 m
Hiking : Canal du midi, 400 m
Biking : Canal du midi, 400 m
River : Canal du midi, 400 m
Outdoor games field : Capestang, 4 km
Lake : Lac de Jouarres, 24 km
Mini golf : Valras, 30 km
Accrobranche : Valras, 30 km
Aquatic leisure center and amusement park in Gruissan.
Nautic base at lake de Jouarre with sailing, windsurfing, canoeing.
Hiking paths along the Canal du Midi.
SHOPPING
Distance to main shops : Capestang, 4 km
Distance to shopping center : Capestang, 4 km
Distance to market : Capestang, 4 km
