 "17th Century monastery residence near Ales")
17th Century monastery residence near Ales
Click photo to enlarge "Infinity swimming pool with pool house")
Infinity swimming pool with pool house
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There are some fascinating features emanating from this extremely well-appointed 17th Century monastery residence, not least of them are the quite staggering views from high up across the Borgne valley. It has been restored to a very high standard retaining some of the best architectural features of this property’s genre.
It stands in about 4.5 ha of land of which more than two-thirds are enclosed. All of this adds up to a most prestigious investment with great potential either as a family home a year-round holiday retreat.
Basically is has four bedrooms, three bathrooms plus a self-contained studio apartment but it’s the building’s inherent charm and ambiance which are equally consuming. Plus there is an infinity pool that must have a view amongst the most spectacular in France. And there is a separate pool house.
Entering the main house you pass under a 100-year old lime tree and, on turning around, you have a view that takes your breath away!
In the middle of the lounge there’s a throne-like fireplace which effectively divides the room into a small and large salon. Through the large bay window, the incredible silhouette of the Cevennes mountains predominates.
There are three steps lead down to the dining room with it’s characteristic exposed beams. Then there is a large, well fitted kitchen leading directly to the flower garden.
Two of the bedrooms are on the ground floor and the other two are at mezzanine level.
Nearby is the small village of Anduze and St Jean du Gard, is of historical note and has basic shops. Ten minutes away is the bigger town of Ales with more shops and amenities. The bigger city of Nimes is about 30 minutes distance and the even bigger centre of Montpellier is about an hour’s drive where there is an international airport with destinations around Europe and the UK.
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