Charming character stone property, beautifully restored. In the heart of a historic village close to Gignac

Ideally situated in the heart of the charming village of Saint Guilhem le Desert, classified by UNESCO World Heritage and one of the most beautiful villages in France, this superb house has been beautifully renovated preserving its many beautiful original features. Behind its attractive stone facade, it offers 180m2 of living space including, on the ground floor a magnificent stone vaulted space which has potential as a boutique with rental potential.

This rare property would make a stunning family home or a fantastic holiday rental in this renowned tourist location.

The house comprises at street level an entrance hall (13,5m2) leading into a kitchen (11m2), 2 stone vaulted rooms (20 and 15m2) with double doors onto the street and a shower room and separate wc to the rear. This space could be ideal as a shop, with the necessary permissions, or perhaps as independent accommodation.

An impressive exposed stone staircase leads to the second floor where there are 2 good sized bedrooms (20 and 22m2), both with beautiful exposed stone walls and floating wooden flooring. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom (to be completed). Also on this floor a hallway with separate wc.

On the 2nd floor is a superb open plan living space with corner kitchen (60m2) and a wood burning stove. Glass doors open onto a covered terrace (9m2) with views over the trees and gardens of the Abbey.

This unusual charming property has spacious living accommodation with well proportioned rooms packed with original character features. It is in excellent condition and the rooms can be arranged to suit your needs. There is also the possibility to purchase a garden of 280m2 in walking distance, in an elevated position overlooking the village.

Saint Guilhem-le-Desert nestles in the heart of the Languedoc countryside and the Gorges d’Herault and is just a couple of kilometres from the Pont du Diable, both classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites by virtue of their being on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Developed around the beautiful Gellon Abbey, it is today a « classified site » and widely appreciated and visited. There is a good selection of restaurants, boutiques and cafes in the village aswell as it being a haven for walkers, nature lovers and water enthusiasts, with canoeing on the gorges below the village. The closest bigger town is Gignac (12kms) with direct access onto the A75 motorway to Montpellier. The closest airport is under an hour, just 54kms.

All measurements are approximate.
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