luxury architect property for sale Cordes-sur-Ciel, France

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.