Caixas, Pyrenees-Orientales, France

This beautiful Mas, situated in a peaceful hamlet in the hills just outside Perpignan, was once featured Alastair Sawday's 'Special Places to Stay in France’ and still operates as a gite. The main house and the surrounding countryside are just as special. There are 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a large upstairs living room with views over out to Mont Helene. Most of the rooms have far reaching views and are bright and open. Additional accommodation is found in the guest cottage. The property also has a lovely courtyard garden and large swimming pool. Spain is 40mins in the car and Perpignan is half an hour away.

The property used to be the village cafe and the neighbouring property is a small 1000 year old church. As is traditional in this area, the village built onto the hillside and the views are fantastic.  It is very peaceful and quiet and the house and garden are not overlooked by any neighbours.  The main house is set out over the 3 floors and there’s a generous 302m2 of habitable space. Here is the layout:

Ground floor:
Kitchen
Dining room
Living room

First floor:
Master suite
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Family bathroom

Second floor:
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
Living room (with access down to the terrace and pool) 

Garden cottage: 

The cottage at the opposite side of the swimming pool.  There is around 62m2 with a living area, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

Outside: 

The plot covers an area of 1000m2, most of which is made up of the two houses and the swimming pool area.  Perfect for those looking for a low-maintenance outside area, there is a good-sized courtyard and terrace, perfect for al fresco dining as well as the swimming pool which is 12.5 x 4m. 

Location: 

The property is situated in the small hilltop hamlet of Caixas. There are stunning views and the property is surrounded by lovely countryside. The closest shops can be found in the village of Fourques, which is 11mins in the car. Supermarkets can be found at Thuir, which is 20mins away. There’s also an excellent weekly produce market here, held on a Saturday morning. The Spanish border is within easy reach and the cosmopolitan city of Perpignan is 30mins away, as is the beautiful artist town of Ceret, with its famous market. 

Additional info:
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7
Receptions: 3
Habitable space: 302m2 (approx) 
Plot size: 1000m2 (0.25 acre) 
DPE rating: G
Taxes Foncières: 1194 € per annum
Heating: Log fire and electric radiators
Drainage: Septic tank
Distance to shops: 11mins
Distance to airport: 35mins (Perpignan) 

Please note: Agency fees are included in the advertised price and are payable by the purchaser.   All locations and sizes are approximate. La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.

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