Caunes-Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon 11160

This charming, light-filled house was formerly a 'maison de vigneron' where wine was made. Many character features remain, and the house benefits from the addition of large windows and French doors to create an elegant living-space which opens onto an inviting veranda and garden. The ground floor has a large open-plan living room and kitchen (54m) with a storage area (9m). The kitchen is modern but the quaint chimney piece and original cupboards lend it an authentic charm. At the other end of the room, a second working chimney is the centerpiece of a comfortable living area. This is a user-friendly space: light-filled and great for entertaining. French windows lead onto a terrace (43m), perfect for long, lazy lunches. Beyond the terrace lies the lovely garden (500m) with a lawned area and mature trees and shrubs. There is an outbuilding with a toilet, shower and laundry facilities, and a covered parking area big enough for 2 cars. On the first floor of the house are three spacious bedrooms (12.5m, 12m and 21m) and a modern bathroom with a shower and toilet. The house benefits from new plumbing, electrics and radiators throughout. This house provides an attractive and sociable living space, indoors and out. The environment is idyllic an oasis of calm - and yet within 3 minutes' walk of the centre of a charming village, close to Caunes Minervois.