Mediterranean Villa with a Studio on the Edge of a Village
Property for Sale in Rieux Minervois
Just 20 minutes from Carcassonne and Narbonne and 30 minutes from Béziers, this beautiful Mediterranean villa offers a harmonious blend of space, character, and quality of life. Situated on the edge of a lively village with local shops and services, the property enjoys a tranquil setting with spectacular, unobstructed views of the rolling countryside.
From the moment you step inside, the villa captivates with a magnificent stained-glass window, infusing the space with light and artistic charm. The spacious living room, centred around a fireplace with a stone surround sourced from a former presbytery, creates a warm and inviting atmosphere for gatherings. The separate kitchen, fitted with granite countertops, opens directly onto the terrace, making it ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Designed for modern family living, the villa features a well-planned layout with three bedrooms, a shower room, and a bathroom. A mezzanine, accessed via an elegant oak staircase, offers a versatile space—perfect as an office, playroom, or additional bedroom with a partitioned area for privacy.
Practical amenities include a large pantry with access to a wine cellar and a spacious garage, ensuring ample storage and convenience.
The outdoor space is a real highlight, spanning over 3,000 m⊃2; and designed as a peaceful retreat. A swimming pool, complete with a pool house and summer kitchen, is securely fenced for safety. The landscaped garden, planted with pine trees and Mediterranean flora, features a productive vegetable garden with an integrated irrigation system and a majestic 300-year-old olive tree at the entrance. A workshop, incorporating a former stable section, a covered pergola, and multiple relaxation areas, enhances the property’s versatility and charm.
At the rear, an independent studio provides a self-contained living space with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and shower room—ideal for hosting guests, accommodating family, or generating rental income.
Equipped for year-round comfort, the villa includes double glazing, mains gas central heating, air conditioning, a recently installed boiler, an automatic gate, and a new electrical panel, ensuring efficiency and modern convenience.
The Accommodation
The ground floor
- Entrance - 5 sqm
- living room and dining room - 39.50 sqm
- fully fitted kitchen - 16.27 sqm
- bedroom 1 - 11 sqm
- bedroom 2 10.75 sqm
- bedroom 3 - 11.80 sqm
- bathroom 1 all in travertin - 7.89 sqm
- shower room 2 - 3 sqm
- office or bedroom 4 - 8.44 sqm
- cellar and laundry room - 9.92 sqm
- wine cellar - 16.80 sqm
- double Garage - 40 sqm
The first floor
- mezzanine for playroom or something else - 25 sqm
- bedroom 5 - 15 sqm
Outside
- BBQ area
- easy maintenance
- Mediterranean plants and trees: olive trees, pine trees...
- pool house and summer kitchen
- pool
- automatic gate with code and automatic gates for garages
- An independent studio has an entrance, a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and a shower room.
- two sheds
The Area and Access
- centre of the village at 7 minutes walk
- Carcassonne and the international airport at 25 minutes
- Narbonne - 30 minutes
- The village has many amenities and services
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Region: Occitanie
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