Superbly Presented House in Medieval Heart of Lively Village

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Where is it

• Location:  South of France and the Riviera  >  Languedoc Roussillon  >  Gard
• Closest town/village: Calvisson (Gard) (Central)
• Closest airport: Nimes Airport (11.4 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Distance to coast: 12.4 miles
• Access: Public transport available Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue

 

"South France Village Houses" (Rue Baratier and Rue des Fontaines) are 2 delightful 3 storey houses lying in the medieval heart of a lively gardoise village. Each house has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4 people. Situated in the desirable district of the Vaunage between the vibrant cosmopolitan towns of Nimes and Montpellier. Calvisson lies surrounded by vineyards, beautiful countryside and stunning scenery to the north and the vast sandy beaches of the Mediterranean coastline and the Camargue to the south.

The village itself with all amenities is buzzing with people going about their everyday lives and there is the added treat of the busy market selling local produce, flowers and artisanal products, which takes place in the village square every Sunday morning.

The beautifully decorated interiors of Rue Baratier and Rue des Fontaines, designed in neutral colours to reflect the classical stonework,  provide an elegant and refined setting. Accented with period antiques of the region and with fully integrated modern conveniences, the houses are a blend of old world charm and up-to-date facilities.

Anybody with an appreciation of the seamless mix of stylish living with period furnishings would be enthralled by this special living environment which captures the essence of the best of village life in the heart of this lively village.

Accommodation detail

Rue Baratier is an exceptional property designed with a mix of contemporary furnishings and period antiques to provide an elegant and refined setting.

Ground floor

• Garage / utiilty room - access to the house leads directly to the garage which has parking space for a small car and incorporates a fully equipped utility room with washing machine and dryer and airing and ironing equipment. This entrance from the road also leads onto the original stone staircase with cloaks and separate WC.

First floor

• Sitting room - spacious and furnished with a mix of stylish furnishings in neutral tones and period antiques. The exposed stone walls with high ceilings give the classical Provençal feel whilst the large shuttered windows and the addition of 19th century mirrors enhance the light and airy effect. The living room has a comfortable sofa and armchairs around the log-burning fireplace, an ottoman which serves as a coffee table and converts into a single bed. The is a TV and DVD system and a study area.
• Kitchen / dining area - there is a modern refectory table which seats 8 people for casual or elegant dining. The kitchen, fully fitted with dishwasher, fridge, freezer and ample storage space, is equipped with all the utensils and crockery required for preparing your lovely Mediterranean meals with fresh local market produce.

Second floor

• Master Bedroom - the master bedroom provides an oasis of calm for more solitary moments. The light and airy bedroom is naturally lit from both ends by large windows which also provide natural air conditioning. The elevated position offers fabulous views over the Vaunage landscape whilst the opposite French windows look out on to the rear courtyard. There is a large armoire and period chest of drawers for storage and a chaise longue for relaxation. The king size bed has been carefully selected for its quality and comfort. The stylish ensuite bathroom has a WC, bidet, wash basin and large shower cubicle.
• Bedroom 2 - also decorated in cool, neutral tones, has a standard sized double bed and fitted wardrobe with shelves. The room is also naturally lit and aired with double shuttered windows offering the same lovely views over the surrounding village rooftops and countryside. The ensuite bathroom, again a combination of stonework and modern finishes with cool white bathroom furniture, has a WC, bidet, wash basin and shower room.

Both bedrooms have  wall mounted TV and DVD systems.

About the location

Situated between Nimes and Montpellier, it could be said that Calvisson is an exceptional site. It is in the countryside yet close to both mountains and the sea; a village which at the same time displays elements of beauty from its past, yet is functional; with a festive ambiance yet relaxing and with all the amenities to cater for all ages.

Within a short walk of the medieval heart of the village there are a number of small cafés and restaurants, a supermarket and tabac, bakers, a butcher, greengrocers, a patisserie, flower shops and hairdressers and beauty salons! For the more sporty there are outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor public swimming pool and cycle hire facilities.

The village itself has a variety of attractions amongst which is the Maison de Boutis which has a permanent exhibition of pieces of work by the masters of the traditional ‘boutis’ (embroidered objects) from the 18th and 19th centuries; a visit to the Caveau (wine cave) which produces an excellent AOC Coteaux de Languedoc, wines of the Pays d’Oc and a Cartegène; and a walk up the hill to the site of ‘Les Trois Moulins’ reveals uninterrupted views over the plains of the Vaunage.

Around and about however is a list of attractions which could fall out of the pages of a glossy tourist magazine. Not to mention its close proximity to the cosmopolitan town of Montpellier and the Roman town of Nimes, within an hour in all directions are such delights as the magnificent once Papal City of Avignon; the lovely Duchy Town of Uzès with its honey-coloured stone buildings and its famous Saturday morning market; the majestic 2000 year old Pont du Gard, one of the most visited tourist sites in France; Arles, the celebrated Provençal town with its artistic connections to Van Gogh and Gaugin; and Chateauneuf-du-Pape, home of the exceptional Cotes du Rhone wine.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

The local transport infrastructure ensures that access to the area is easy by any means of transport.

Nimes is located at the foot of the main autoroute to the South of France, and Calvisson is just 11km west of Nimes. There a daily TGV rail service to Nimes which takes less than 3 1/2 hours from Paris, the Eurostar operates a service to nearby Avignon, and there is good access to a number of airports such as Nimes, Montpellier and Marseille, which have daily flights from most areas of the UK and Europe.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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