Luxury architect houses for sale Ouveillan, France

History : Château de Saint Martin de Toques. This castle is considered to be the only completely reconstructed privately owned Catharic castle still in existence. Its origins go back further than the anti-Catholic religious movement that flourished in the region from 1100 to 1300; they date back to Roman times. In Roman times Saint Martin de Toques served as a guard post for the Roman roads that wound through the countryside below. Later, the castle became the property of the Vicomtesse de Narbonne. When the previous owner acquired the castle in 1990, it was in ruins. Something - the beauty of the location with a 360-degree view over the Corbières vineyards, the rugged strength of the remaining massive walls, the romance of the drawbridge - intrigued him so much that he embarked on a multi-year, multi-million- euro restoration. He didn't just rebuild, but restored every detail as it might have been in 978 AD, when the powerful de Narbonne family inhabited the site. Since there were not enough original stones for the entire project, additional material was excavated from a neighboring hill. Antique dealers from around the world were contacted to procure all the elements: the massive interlocking wooden doors, the huge carved stone fireplaces, the narrow spiral staircases, the gargoyles filling the plunge pool in the center of the courtyard with water. During the restoration, the previous owner added modern amenities that were carefully hidden so as not to destroy the historic atmosphere. The floors are made of solid stone slabs, others of oak blocks, 25 cubes in square oak frames that rattle quietly against each other as you walk on them. Most of the rooms have electric underfloor heating, making the castle pleasant to live in even in winter. Light switches are hidden in tiny niches carved into the rock walls. Indirect mood lighting provides light under the wooden beams. 7 of the 8 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, all individually appointed to match the charm of each bedroom. The bathroom fixtures and fittings are all antique and unique. Materials such as sandstone, marble, wood and copper are mainly used. This makes it possible for residents to feel the atmosphere of a bygone era without sacrificing the comforts of today. Two modern showers and 4 modern toilets have been carefully integrated. After 25 years of reconstruction and renovation, the property was sold in 2019 to the current owner, who continued the work with the aim of creating and renting unique apartments on the farm and raising the castle to a new level of quality of life.

General description: Ideal for an investor Return on investment by the local renting rates is 7.5 percent on an annual base and 20 percent if you only rent to holidaymakers. Beautifully restored mill with shared pool/ garden area, pool and open parking at the edge of a beautiful Medieval Village with his famous weekly, colorful market on Tuesday and his Friday night market in summer. There are 6 apartments and 1 doctor's cabinet in the building from which are 3 for sale all restored with taste and high quality materials. Property Tax/year 2023 + Maintenance for pool and common grounds was 2300 € in 2023. The property is situated in the Minervois in one of the most beautiful areas in the South of France with its world wide known quality wines , close to the Mediterranean shores of Gruissan Plage and many others, outstanding views towards the rolling vineyards and the snow capped Pyrenees wherever you go. Beautiful cities like Narbonne, Carcassonne, Montpellier, Toulouse are nearby and easy to reach by car or train. The Metropole Barcelona for example is 3 hours by car or train. Further more the "Lac de Jouarres" is not even 10 minutes by bike through the rolling vineyards. Ideal for windsurfing, kite Surfing, swimming etc.. The "Canal Du Midi" an Unesco Heritage Site is only some steps away. Olonzac is a small town with all daily shopping facilities, butcher, bakery, supermarket, 2 flower shops, 3 doctors, 2 dentists, 3 bars, 5 restaurants, a drugstore , News Agent etc...and a very nice weekly market with lots of local products, from, wine, olives, honey, fruits and vegetables, goat cheese, several fishmongers etc.. Heating: reversible air conditioner only for Apartment 1, the others have electrical radiators. Exposé Apartment 1: Coming from the entrance area you come in directly in the living/dining room/kitchen area which leads to the generous hanging winter garden (16m²). There are 2 bedrooms, who are sharing a nice modern bathroom with an Italian shower. The generous living room app. 51M² is very comfortable and is easy to live in. Furniture is not included in the selling price, but could be bought as well. Exposé Apartment 2: The most independent apartment as it is at the rear of the building with his private entrance. You reach the flat by passing the common courtyard. A staircase is leading straight in this loft style apartment. And you will say straight "Wow" about the beautiful beam construction (all beams have been treated in 2017. A generous open space of approximately 42 m² with a built-in corner kitchen. Furthermore you have a nice open wood terrace which offers nice views over the countryside. There are 3 bedrooms, one of them on the living room level and 2 more upstairs. Exposé Apartment 2: This is an ideal StepStone to discover the area. Living room with kitchen corner, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom all in all app. 43 m². All 3 apartments are easy to rent to holiday makers or on an annual basis. TRANSPORT Autoroute Lézignan-Corbières 20 km Gare de Lézignan 17 km 6 Airports: Carcassonne, Béziers app. 1 hour, Perpignan 1 1/4 hour, Toulouse, Montpellier 1 1/2 hour Barcelona 3 hours Heating reversible air condition + electric radiators Buying this property is a very good investment and as well buying you a new lifestyle in a high quality environment, like mountains, natural parks, lakes and the nearby Mediterranean Sea.

Bonaval district in Beziers / Discover this beautiful contemporary villa of 135.5 m2 of living space on a landscaped and fenced plot of 746 m2. Ideally located a stone's throw from amenities and close to major roads, this house will seduce you with its volumes, its space-saving plan and its brightness. It is composed as follows: An entrance with cupboards, a large living/dining room of more than 45 m2 opening onto a terrace and garden, an equipped kitchen, a laundry room, three bedrooms including a suite (shower room and toilet), a second bathroom, and a separate toilet. All bedrooms have large storage cupboards. The house is equipped with reversible ducted heating/air conditioning. The gates and rolling shutters are electric. You will enjoy more than 40 m2 of outdoor terraces, partly covered. The spacious garage (22.3 m2) allows you to bring in a vehicle and store it. Other vehicles can park on the plot. Facing south, this house benefits from very beautiful natural light. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisks website: www.georisques.gouv.fr

Make your dream of the South of France come true this time and secure this property in one of the most beautiful areas of Europe. This beautiful property, which has been lovingly maintained by its German owners over the last 20 years, offers views of the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees in places in a perfect south-facing position. South of France, Languedoc. Magnificent villa with salt water pool, surrounded by a Mediterranean garden of about 5,500 m². 4 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, 1 office, 3 bathrooms, spacious living room with open fireplace and pizza/bread oven and a total living area of 221 m². Several south-facing terraces, including a shaded terrace. There is also a large north-facing terrace covered with vines, ideal in the hot summer months. Great south facing. In a very quiet and dominant cul-de-sac final position. Both from the house and from the garden you can see the snow-capped mountain range of the Pyrenees. Interesting for renting to holiday guests: The villa was built in 2 stages and thus adds over 2 independent residential units, but can either be used as a whole or separated into 2 independent units by opening or closing a large door. Interesting for people who can work from home worldwide: Fiber optic cable will be laid in March 2024, according to the responsible municipality. Forecourt: Mediterranean garden with lots of trees. 1 saltwater pool (switched from chlorine to saltwater operation in the summer of 2023). 1 spacious pool area with all-round sun terrace and surrounded by Mediterranean plants 1 Poolhouse 1 carport 1 garage 1Workshop Automatic garden irrigation Estimated heating costs depending on individual consumption between 1390 and 1930 € and property tax (Taxe Foncière) in 2022 of 1070 €. The department of Hérault has an annual average of 320 days of sunshine and many warm and sunny winter days by German standards, where you can walk or cycle in a T-shirt. In the village there is a very good bakery, a mini supermarket, style corner shop, a bar that offers lunch and dinner food and 2 restaurants. The small town of Olonzac about 1800 inhabitants offers besides its beautiful weekly market (always on Tuesdays, don't forget to enter it in the calendar) everything for daily needs (1 supermarket, 1 hardware store, 3 bakeries, 3 cafés, 5 restaurants, 1 butcher, 2 banks with ATM, 1 medical center, 2 dentists, Axa and Allianz insurance, a very nice park with 3 tennis courts and a tennis instructor, 1 gym where you can become a member of the volleyball, basketball, badminton club etc. Can be a rugby club etc.., several garages, Citroën, Peugeot, Renault. Furthermore, there is a large swimming lake, the "Lac des Jouarres" with beach, café/restaurant, a small yacht club that you are welcome to join. The lake is suitable for windsurfing, kitesurfing, standup paddle, canoeing, fishing. In July/August there are also 2 lifeguards. The largest preserved city fortress in Europe, Carcassonne, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as is the famous Canal du Midi, which is always worth a walk or bike ride with its towpaths. The Mediterranean beaches of Gruissan, Narbonne, Saint Pierre can be reached in 40 minutes. Ski resorts in the Pyrenees 1 1/2 hours Transportation: 6 airports: Carcassonne 40 minutes, Béziers 1 heure, Toulouse et Montpellier 1h30, Perpignan 1 1/4 hour, Girona 2 hours, Barcelone 3 hours Lézignan motorway 20 minutes Train stations: Lézignan 1/4 hour, Narbonne and Carcassonne 1/2 hour each With us, you don't just buy a house, but above all quality of life. Enjoy the Languedoc way of life. I invite you to contact me for more information. The villa is in top condition and is regularly maintained.