Languedoc-Roussillon, Hérault, Caux, France

A47598RAB34 - This attractive character house, situated in the heart of Caux, a popular medieval wine village in the Hérault offers approximately 132m² of living accommodation arranged over three floors. The village has a good range of shops, restaurants and services, all within easy walking distance, as well as a primary school and an active cultural and associative life.

On the ground floor, French doors open directly into a spacious and elegant living room (27m2) with a high ceiling, original cornicing and panelling and a marble fireplace. The room provides a calm and welcoming reception space and leads through to the fully fitted kitchen/dining room. The kitchen (26m2) has air conditioning, a marble-topped central island with integrated wine fridge and generous storage. Character single glazed doors open from the kitchen to the front of the property, where there is space for outdoor dining. A useful utility room is located just off the kitchen.

The original staircase, with its attractive wrought iron handrail, leads to the first floor. Here there are two good-sized bedrooms of approximately 16m² and 17m², both with air conditioning. One bedroom is double aspect with original coloured cement tiled flooring and access to balconies with wrought iron railings. The second bedroom has an original marble decorative fireplace.

Both bedrooms are served by a large bathroom with balcony. It includes a roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and vanity unit. The spacious first-floor landing also provides access to a sizeable cupboard, which offers potential for conversion into an additional shower room or WC.

An oak staircase continues to the second floor, where there is a charming mansard bedroom (15,5m2) with exposed character beams and an original tiled floor. This floor also benefits from a contemporary ensuite shower room with walk in shower and WC. The attic space is easily accessible from this level and provides useful additional storage.

The property does not have its own garage or private parking. However, it includes shared ownership of a communal courtyard around which several houses are situated, providing an outdoor area. The facade and wooden shutters could benefit from work.

Caux is a lively and sought-after village with a strong local community, primary school, shops, restaurants and an active programme of cultural and associative activities. The historic town of Pézenas, known for its attractive old town, shops, restaurants and Saturday market, is approximately 8km away. Béziers is around 32km, Montpellier 69km and the Mediterranean coast approximately 30 minutes by car.

This is a well-presented character property with considerable original detail, suitable as a permanent home, lock-up-and-leave holiday property or investment in a popular village close to Pézenas.

All measurements are approximate.