Lovely 18th Character House, 5 bedrooms & 2 bedroom Gîte, charming 2000m²/0.50 acre grounds, B&B
This big character stone house from 1771 is located in the Languedoc Roussillon, in a hamlet in the Béziers area, not far from shops and restaurants. The semi-detached house features a big charming garden with its old trees. This property is actually running 3 chambres d’hôtes and the former winemakers house is rented out !
Description of the buildings
The main house offers a 200m²/2200ft² living area over 2 main levels.
Ground floor: entrance hall 10m²/110ft², big lounge 34m²/374ft² with fireplace, lounge 17m²/187ft², dining room 26m²/286ft² with big fireplace, equipped kitchen 13m²/139ft², WC 1,5m²/17ft². The 2 lounges are leading to a terrace of 100m²/1100ft² with stone floor.
First floor: landing 6m²/66ft², Bedroom 19m²/210ft², 3 bedrooms 16/176, 18/198 and 19m²/210ft² with closets, shower room 13m²/139ft² 2 basins, large shower, bidet & WC, shower room 8m²/86ft² basin, large shower, bidet & WC, shower room 5m²/55ft², WC 2m²/22ft², mansard-roofed Study or bedroom: 19m²/210ft² used as a library.
Gîtes
A 2 story stone building (former winemakers house) with a big fireplace in the living room has been recently converted into a Gîte with 2 bedrooms (self contained apartment to let), offers a 100m²/1100ft² living area.
Shed for 2 cars
Grounds
Nicely planted and landscaped grounds 2200m²/0.55 acre, with automatic sprinkling system. The garden could take a swimming pool.
General condition
The house is in very good condition. There is oil fired central heating. The floors are either tiled with ancient tiles or in certain rooms genuine tomettes, joinery is wooden with simple glazing, except in the big lounge where there is double glazing.
Comments
This stone house was subtly renovated to bring in a warmth and coziness, making it enjoyable to live in. The garden is nicely landscaped and has a lot of charm with its old trees.
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