3 Bed House for sale
Ginestas, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Full Description
There is no better spot than here, beside the Canal du Midi in one of the most sought after villages, Le Somail, with its bars, restaurants, tea rooms, boat hire, canal-side walks and cycling just outside your front door. There's even the possibility of your own boat mooring. This gorgeous barn conversion is full of character with vaulted and beamed ceilings and has been restored to a very standard.
The huge downstairs living space is heated by a central, glass enclosed fireplace, which can be supplemented by the two heat exchangers in winter, and which cool in summer. There is a stylish equipped kitchen with elegant wooden units and breakfast bar, dining area with two sets of patio doors leading onto the front terrace, and a spacious lounge area. The large master bedroom with ensuite bathroom is situated downstairs, as well as office space, utility room and WC.
Stairs to the first floor lead to a large mezzanine gallery, partly used as another lounge area, two further double bedrooms, a bathroom and storage room.
Outside you have a fabulous walled courtyard perfect for entertaining with a decked terrace and shed. Surrounding the property you have a large mature garden with a range of Mediterranean plants and flowers including fig, almond, hazelnut, oleander and olive trees , leaving plenty of space to install a swimming pool. There are two gated entrances and private parking. The property has the important benefit of constructible land use with the possibility to build another property of 130m2 in the grounds with its own entrance .
This is a beautiful property in one of the most idyllic and historically important locations on the Canal du Midi. Perfect as a family home it will also have great rental potential or could be used as a small chambre d'hote. Supermarkets and all amenities available at Saint Marcel at 1.5km. Full set of photos on request
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