Terraced Apartment near Saint-Bauzille-De-Montmel, Hérault

A piece of paradise that pays

Lodge St Germain offers a unique opportunity to become part-owner of your own lodge, spa, vineyard, restaurant and olive grove set in an undiscovered corner of the Languedoc near Montpellier. The Lodge encompasses 79 rooms, 8 villas, restaurant, lounges and bar, and an exceptional spa – all set in a 140 acre historic estate with its 12th century chapel.

As an investment proposition, Lodge St Germain offers an attractive income yield, and capital appreciation potential along with a rare combination of security, zero hassle and the elusive feel-good factor. The purchaser buys a room or villa freehold and leases it back to the hotel management company. In return, Lodge St Germain will pay a guaranteed rental income and take complete responsibility for all management and maintenance. With the extremely flexible personal usage vouchers owners are also free to welcome friends and family all year round.

Prices start at 155,000 Euros with a guaranteed yield of up to 5.15% net of all management fees and charges (equivalent to 6.5% gross). Under the French leaseback scheme the 19.6% VAT on the purchase price is refunded, and there is no French Capital Gains Tax after 15 years of ownership. French mortgages are available that require less than 5% down, with all repayments deferred until completion when rental income starts.

Less than a two hour flight from most European cities, this is a place where you can recharge within hours. Whether its gliding or golf, tennis or wine tasting, yoga or rock climbing, horse trekking or cooking lessons, countless possibilities for cultural and sporting adventure are available when the mood takes you. The warm waters of the Med and the wilderness of the Camargue are only minutes away. Best of all, there are 300 days of sunshine a year to enjoy it all.

Respect for the environment and sustainability have been fundamental to the design from day one to preserve the estates’ exceptional natural surroundings. The contemporary architecture blends into the landscape by hugging the land’s contours and using natural local stone and wood.