Fleury d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon 11560

Reference: PFYR-T201967. Summary Mediterranean Beach House is on a south-facing hillside; a few minutes stroll from tracks through garrigue, AOC vineyards and pine forests, and 10-15 minutes walk from the beach, restaurants, shops, and daily local produce market in the small village of St Pierre la Mer. It looks over the village to the sea and mountains beyond, and the views are gorgeous at any time of the day or year. Sea views can be enjoyed from within the open, light filled house as well as the front terrace and roof terrace. The back garden is sheltered and provides green summer shade. The house includes good storage options, plus a large garage and marked private parking. Its at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential area. Location St Pierre is nestled between a golden sand beach, nature reserve, and bird sanctuary. The house is close enough to the village centre to walk to a choice of restaurants and pavement cafes, and the colourful daily local produce market, yet far enough away to be relaxing and peaceful. The beach and lagoon are also just a walk away and watersports are well catered for. Cycle tracks and boardwalks make for a pleasant stroll or cycle, perhaps to neighbouring villages. St Pierre has a permanent population of about 500 and a good range of services and facilities. The sea and etang provides for all types of water-based activities: fishing, sailing, windsurfing, wingfoiling, wakeboarding, canoeing, Standup Paddleboarding, kitesurfing. Hire or take a lesson at the local school. Or just lie on the beach and refill your empty water bottle on your way home with wine from a local vineyard outlet like the locals do. The reserve bordering St Pierre, the 'Massif de la Clape' is cloaked with pine and olive trees, wild rosemary and thyme, and features rocky peaks and outcrops and vineyards. It is a popular recreational area for climbing, mountain biking, walking and wine tasting. A choice of restaurants and pavement cafes are within walking distance of the house, and wine shops offer quality good value local wines 'en vrac'. St Pierre is in the Aude area of the Languedoc region. One of the most diverse areas of France, the Languedoc offers mountains, lakes, rivers, and beautiful stretches of coastline; historic cities and fairytale citadels. In the area, the ruins of Cathar strongholds contrast with the restored city of Carcassone. Cruise the Canal de la Robine from Narbonne, the oldest town in Southwest France, to the sea, or choose the Canal du Midi, a World Cultural Heritage site. Narbonne is a short drive or bus ride away and has a renown market, museums and historical sites, and hosts many sporting and cultural events. The gorges of the Cevennes are within reach, as are the foothills of the Pyrenees - try a different ski field each weekend! Access Airports: Beziers 15km, Perpignan 80 kms, Carcassonne 85, Montpellier 100km, Toulouse 180km. A9 Motorway: Junction at Narbonne or Beziers Train Station: 20km to Narbonne Gare with good fast access across France and Spain Interior Built in 2005, to modern French insulation standards, the house is constructed from typical local materials (wooden shutters, tiles...). It has been designed and furnished for comfortable year round living and benefits from modern services (fibre, mains water and electricity, electric heating and ventilation, double glazed windows and doors). Street level ground floor (RDC) -Front door and stairs up to the front terrace. -Garage with room for a car, bicycles, beach toys and storage shelving. Internal access door to the stairs. Under stairs storage. Water tap and plumbing for washing machine. -Bathroom 2 is off the garage: fully tiled wet room with shower, WC, large basin and hanging rail. Living area of 55m² is on the first floor Open plan Reception Room: Stairs from the ground floor door lead up to the terrace, from which sliding glass doors with shutters open to the spacious reception room. Views to the sea and mountains beyond