Villa Montpellier, Architect Designed Holiday Rental, Air-Con, Salt Water Pool, Hot Tub, Volley-Ball and Table Tennis [HE130A]

South of France Architect designed air-conditioned villa near Montpellier to sleep 10.

2 Week bookings only, to be taken as follows:

03 to 17 July 2021
17 to 31 July 2021
31 July to 14 August 2021
14 to 28 August 2021

This superb high spec contemporary villa has been built in a circular shape to take advantage of the magnificent views of the Languedoc/Occitanie countryside that surround the property.

With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge living space, modern kitchen, large infinity salt water pool, 7 seater hot tub, 4000m2 of landscaped gardens and fantastic outdoor terraces, plus a leisure area, this villa has all you need for your South of France family holiday.

On the edge of a village surrounded by vines the villa is set in a a private domaine within 12 hectares of woodland and offers a tranquil location. Should you wish to explore it is within easy reach of Montpellier - 15 minutes, the Mediterranean beaches - 25 minutes and the Herault Gorges - 20 minutes - everything is on the door step.

Impressive South of France Air-Conditioned Holiday Villa to sleep 8 to 10

Built 10 years ago the position of this modern Architect Designed villa takes full advantage of the wonderful surrounding countryside affording exceptional views.

The enormous open plan living area, 60m2 has 2 large sofas, fireplace, attractive ceiling beams and a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine study area. Several floor to ceiling French windows lead out to the terrace, patio deck and the immense garden.

There is a dining area in the living space with a table to seat 10.

Leading off from here is the well equipped modern kitchen housing everything you need for your South of France holiday, including an American fridge with ice maker and a Nespresso machine. A set of stairs from the kitchen lead to the lower level.

Air conditioning throughout - in the living space and each bedroom.

A semi-circular corridor leads you to an independent cloakroom with wc and to 3 of the bedrooms:

1st bedroom - double bed (140cm) with en suite shower and basin, dressing area and a private 15m2 terrace

Adjacent is a very large family bathroom with corner bath with shower screen and two wash hand basins (shared by 2nd and 3rd bedrooms).

2nd bedroom (next door) - double bed (140cm)

3rd bedroom (next door) - double bed (140cm)

Adjacent to the 3rd bedroom, the last door along the corridor, leads to the bedroom on lower ground level.

Lower Ground Level

4th bedroom of 45m2 - a Family style room - with double bed (160cm), a sofa bed (double) and a sofa, plus gym equipment - a multi-gym. This room can accommodate 4 people and is often used for 4 children to sleep. There is a large en suite with shower and wc. Air conditioning.

From this room there is a door to the garage.

Children are welcome at the villa - supervision and vigilance is paramount due to the interior mezzanine and exterior terracing layout.

This South of France Villas is well equipped:

American Fridge with Ice maker and water dispenser
Induction Hob
Electric Oven
Central suction vaccum system
Microwave Oven
Toaster
Nespresso machine, Senseo machine and traditional Cafetiere
Hair Dryer
Iron and ironing board

Laundry room with:
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Tumble Dryer

Gym - multi fitness machine in one of the bedrooms

Plasma TV 117cm with French Satellite Channels (Canal and Canal+)
DVD and Video
Hi-Fi and Bose sound station
Selection of books, board games, CD's, Videos
Wi-Fi and ADSL cable

Air conditioning in living space and each bedroom
Fireplace

Cot may be available on request

Garden furniture including sun loungers and salon style
Gas Plancha outside

Hot Tub for 7 on the terrace

Leisure court for either Badminton or Volley Ball or Boules or Ping Pong

Double garage and parking for several more cars

Stunning South of France Garden with panoramic views

The Owners are Landscape Gardeners and the superb 4000m2 of verdant private garden surrounding the villa is filled with mature trees and shrubs.

As the villa is circular there are many different outdoor areas to choose from with numerous sun loungers and salon style furniture. They include a wooden deck of 80m2 edged with exotic plants and a wrap around terrace of 180m2 - perfect for enjoying your Aperitif whilst taking in the long reaching views across the South of France countryside and a 7 seater hot tub.

From one of the terraces is the enormous salt water infinity pool, apprx 65m2 in total, depth from 70cm-2m, whose curve emulates the line of the house and there is a separate circular jet pool within the pool itself. Views from the pool and pool terrace are amazing.

The terraces, pool area and pool are illuminated at night and so is the 7 seater hot tub.

Large dining table to seat 10 under a covered part of the terrace - just waiting for you to enjoy those al fresco meals cooked on the large gas plancha (no BBQ).

The villa is accessed by a long driveway and there is a double garage and room for several other cars.

A leisure area close to the villa offers a court for either Badminton or Volley Ball or Boules or Ping Pong.

Children are welcome at the villa - supervision and vigilance is paramount due to the interior mezzanine and exterior terracing layout.

Situation of this South of France Holiday Villa

Montarnaud approx 3km - Small town with restaurants, shops and Chateau.

Montpellier approx 19km - Lively atmospheres can be found in the old centre and Place de la Comédie, which is lined with outdoor cafés along with many good restaurants.

Gignac approx 18km - a pleasant small market town (shops, post office, excellent restaurant). Ten minutes from the property you can park and ride the tramway into the centre of Montpellier.  The market on Saturday is quintessentially French with everything from food stuffs to clothes and gifts.

Aniane - approx 16km with probably the most famous vineyard in the Languedoc, "Mas de Daumas Gassac". The wine produced here will never be "Appellation Controlée" because it is made from the Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but the wine regularly wins blind-tastings when pitted against the Grand Cru Chateaux of Bordeaux!

Grotte de Clamouse apprx 15km - Spectacular limestone caverns. (Canoe kayak hire on river Herault close by). 

St Guilhem-le-Desert approx 20km - Beautiful Medieval Knights Templar village and Abbey. This was a major staging post on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

Mediterranean Beach:
approx 30km to Palavas-les-Flots.

Lac Salagou approx 36km - lake surrounded by ancient volcanoes and the limestone Cirque de Moureze (spectacular towers and ravines). 

Sete approx 45km - a working fishing port with good seafood restaurants.

Pezenas approx 52km - a Renaissance centre, home of Moliere and a Saturday market

Nimes approx 75km. Roman Amphitheatre and other cultural attractions

For more information about this South of France region, please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide

ACCESS

For information on reaching Languedoc, please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports are at:

Montpellier (international flights worldwide), Ryanair to Leeds/Bradford, Gatwick and Luton with Easyjet.

Beziers - the airport is approx 80km from the villa. (Ryanair from Bristol, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh).

Carcassonne - (Ryanair to Stansted, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Cork and Dublin).

Perpignan (Ryanair to Stansted, Birmingham).

Nimes (Ryanair to Stansted, Luton, East Midlands and Liverpool).

Gerona (Spain) Ryanair to various UK destinations

Toulouse and Barcelona (Spain) also have international & transatlantic flights.

South of France by Rail:
Paris to Montpellier is 4,10 hrs by TGV (Train Grande Vitesse, High Speed Train).

South of France by Road:
740 km south of Paris (about 7 hours' drive non-stop)
1020 km south of Calais (about 10 hours' drive non-stop).

Amenties local to this South of France villa

Approx 1.5km you will find:

Butcher, Baker, Pharmacy, Tabac, Doctor, Bar/Restaurant and Pizzeria

There is a pathway from the house through the woods to access the above, it is up hill on the way back!

In Juvignac, approx 12km, there is a large supermarket.
Montarnaud, approx 3km  has a smaller supermarket, cafe/bar, pharmacy and restaurants.

Golf - approx 4km

Karting Circuit - approx 5 minutes' drive

Canoeing - from St Guilhem-le-Desert - approx 30km

Great wines at Montpeyroux! approx 27km

Local Markets:

Vailhauques - Sunday
Montarnaud - Wednesday
Gignac - Saturday - approx 18km

Horse Riding - Montarnaud approx 3km

Windsurf - Lac Salagou approx 36km

Beaches:
Les Aresquiers at Frontignan approx 35km
Palavas-les-Flots apprx 30km

Lakes / Rivers:
Gorges de d'Herault approx 20 minutes' drive
Lac Salagou approx 36km