Self-catering holiday villa in the Languedoc with pool & garden

Introduction

This 4 bedroom villa is set at the end of a long, private drive on the edge of the beautiful, traditional, wine-producing village of Autignac. Autignac has all amenities and is surrounded by the Languedoc vineyards.

The villa has a large (1,200m²) garden and new, private pool 10 x 5m.

Comfortable accommodation in spacious villa, open plan living / dining area with high, beamed ceilings. UK satellite TV and DVD, CD player.

Lovely, south-facing terrace for dining, drinking or relaxing !

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Accommodation

Entrance hall (electric heaters throughout)

Living room with high, beamed ceiling, wood-burning stove. TV with UK satellite channels and radio stations, DVD, video and CD player. Selection of videos and CDs. Double sofa bed. French-windows to terrace and pool area

Dining area with large table and chairs to seat 8

Fitted kitchen with electric hob and oven, fridge freezer, microwave, two dishwashers and a wine cooler. French windows to rear garden

Utility room with washing machine

Separate WC

Bedroom 1, double. TV, DVD and video
Bedroom 2, double, TV, DVD and CD player

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower, hand-basin and bidet

Bedroom 3, bunk beds and single bed
Bedroom 4, single. TV, CD and video

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand-basin

EXTERIOR:

Large, south-facing terrace with lovely views. Table, chairs, BBQ and electric awning

Enclosed garden (approx 1,200m²) with lawned areas and Mediterranean plants

Private swimming pool (brand new 2004) 10 x 5m

 Photo gallery for Villa Fontcerise, ref: 34083

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Prices

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Local Information

The property is located in an elevated position on the edge of the beautiful, medieval, wine-producing village of Autignac.

Autignac (population 730) lies deep in the heart of the Languedoc vineyards; 12 miles north of Béziers and 30 min from Mediterranean beaches. Montpellier and Carcassonne airports less than 1 hour away.

The village has a bakery, café / bar / restaurant, pharmacy, general store and food shop, butcher, post office and numerous wine domains. Autignac is one of the seven villages that make up the famous 'Faugères' appellation and there are numerous opportunities to buy and taste the wine in the village.

Just outside the village lies the beautiful and imposing 'Chateau Grézan' - a superb chateau hidden by vineyards and trees. It is owned by the Lanson Champagne family and here you'll find an outstanding restaurant and wine cave. Perfect for a special evening out, the chateau is a 15 minute walk from the villa.

Further amenities in the next village (Magalas 2 min drive). Large supermarket, 2 café / bars, three restaurants, pizzeria, bank with cashpoint, newsagent and local grocery store.

Mediterranean beaches lie just 18 miles to the south. All water sports are catered for as well as having a large range of excellent cafés and seafood restaurants.

The town of Béziers (10 miles) offers something for everyone. A huge tree lined boulevard hosts endless cafés and outdoor restaurants as well as an enormous flower market on Fridays. There are many cultural events throughout the summer, including the spectacular 'Féria' when the whole town is taken over for four days by street markets, musicians and traditional concerts. This is not to be missed.

For the adventurous, there are two golf courses within 20 minutes of the villa and wonderful opportunities for canoeing and kayaking and river and lake swimming and hiking right on the doorstep.

The delightful, waterside village of Agde (30 minutes) will charm you with its beautiful old painted village houses, winding streets with fascinating shops, superb restaurants and traditional markets. Possibly the best place to buy fresh fish in the Languedoc. Early-risers can buy straight from the returning fishing boats in the morning.

For those interested in discovering more about the most famous aperitif in the south of France, there are guided tours around the Paul Ricard (pastis) caves in Bessan. Or on a similar theme, visit the caves and museum of Noilly Prat in the spectacular harbour side village of Marseillan (35 minutes). Further afield, the kids will love the huge water park 'Aqualand' in the chic resort of Cap d'Agde. There's more golf here or a choice of 9 different beaches. Great shopping too.

The Pont du Gard and all the beauties of Provence and the Camargue Regional Park are only a couple of hours away.

In the other direction, the Spanish border and Barcelona are within easy reach.

Superb access to the region via the following airports: Montpellier (only 45 minutes away) Carcassonne (60 mins), Perpignan and Nîmes (80 minutes).
Toulouse 2 1/2 hours Rodez 2 1/2 hrs Gerona (Spain) 2 1/2 hrs.

 Map location for Autignac

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