Languedoc-Roussillon, Hérault, Laurens, France

Ref. LAUHEA - The village of Laurens sits at the foot of the Cévennes mountains, about 20kms north of Béziers. This lovely 3 bedroom village house is in the centre of old Laurens and has many original features.

As you walk through the front door, you'll see that the original wooden beams have been lovingly restored throughout the house. On the ground floor, there's a newly renovated shower room, which is next to the main bedroom that measures 14m2. This bedroom has a view out onto a neighbouring field, where a couple of horses graze lazily in the warm sun. The bedroom benefits from reverse air conditioning.

As you walk out into the hallway, you'll notice the original stone sink on the left hand side. The hallway leads you into a cosy living room with a stunning vaulted ceiling. A wood burner sits in the corner of the living room, keeping the house warm in the winter months.

The first floor is where the kitchen is located. The false ceiling has been removed to reveal original stone walls and the wooden beams. The height of the new ceiling now makes the kitchen feel bright and airy. The kitchen benefits from reversible air conditioning.

The second bedroom is just off the kitchen and measures 12m2. Just off this bedroom is another room, which can be used as a third bedroom or as an office. Stairs lead up to a charming roof terrace which boasts panoramic views of the surrounding area. The terrace has both electricity and water points allowing you to enjoy colourful flowers in pots during the day and twinkling fairy lights at night.

The house also benefits from a cave area for storage.