Holiday home with private pool, Pierremorte

This impressive country house sits among almost endless vineyards on the banks of a small river just 5 minutes outside the famous and picturesque village of Saint-Chinian, 40 minutes from the Mediterranean coast.

Private drive lined with plane trees.

High quality living accommodation over four floors with renovated interior and many original features; beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and wood and tile staircase.

Large, traditional, welcoming hallway leads directly to the garden and into the main house. Two, separate living rooms allow for private reading and relaxation whilst the main living area is open plan, situated on the lower ground floor: 100 m² with double-height ceiling, exposed stone walls and open fireplace.

Wi-Fi internet. Doors lead to exterior boules court and dining terrace.

Semi-professional, fitted kitchen opens to delightful breakfast terrace overlooking the river and woodland, whilst a small conservatory leads out to the main dining terrace and pool area.

Two master suites with sitting area and ensuite bathrooms.

Four further bedrooms and 5 bathrooms to sleep 10 in total.

Outstanding exterior with 2 hectares of private grounds bordered by woods, vineyards and small river with lovely shallow river pools ideal for swimming.

Lawns and rough grassed areas for children’s ball games etc.

The well-planted and tended gardens have lawns and flower beds and enjoy stunning views over the vineyards to the rugged hills beyond.

Private, infinity pool 13m x 4.5m with sun terrace and dining terrace.

Maid service and full or part catering services available on request.

All amenities in Saint-Chinian, 5 minutes with supermarket, restaurants, café bars, bank, pharmacy and many wine outlets.

Excellent street market.

Mediterranean coast and sandy beaches 40 minutes.

Carcassonne and Montpellier 1 hour.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS

Main entrance hall with beamed ceiling and through-door to pool area and garden.

Separate WC and hand basin.

‘Petit salon’ with sofas, fireplace and TV with UK satellite channels.

Reading / living room with sofas and library.

Stairs down to lower ground floor:

Open-plan, living-room / dining-room / kitchen with double-height ceiling and exposed stone walls.

Living room with sofas and fireplace. TV with UK satellite channels, DVD and Wi-Fi internet.

Door to dining terrace, boules court and garden.

Dining table and chairs.

Fitted kitchen with central island, gas range and oven, fridge freezer, 2 dishwashers.

Door to dining terrace.

Utility room with 2 fridge freezers, ice-maker and washing machine.

Conservatory with table and chairs leading to pool area and garden.

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and basin.

1st Floor;

Study with desk and chairs.

Bedroom 1, double with separate living area. TV with UK satellite channels. Ensuite WC, walk-in shower and twin hand basins.

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin.

Large studio with day beds and table tennis.

Bedroom 2, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.

Stairs to 2nd floor;

Bedroom 3, double with living area. Ensuite WC, bath / shower and hand basin.

Bedroom 4, two singles or double

Bedroom 5, single.

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin.

Bedroom 6, two singles or double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.

EXTERIOR;

2 hectares of private grounds including lawns, rough grass, orchards, river frontage and woods.

Pool-side dining terrace with table and chairs and BBQ.

Private pool 13m x 4.5m with steps.

Sun terrace with loungers.

‘Breakfast terrace’ (off kitchen) with table and chairs over-looking river.

Dining terrace and large boules court.

Direct access to shallow river with superb swimming pools.

Large grassed area ideal for children’s ball games etc.

Private, tree-lined drive and parking.