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Maison d'Olivier has been tastefully restored to accommodate the needs of modern lifestyles and yet maintaining the character of the property, i.e. exposed stone walls, oak beams, wooden floors and tiled floors.
There are many enjoyable activities in the area from walking, cycling, water sports to wine tasting, visiting the Cathar castles or just relaxing at the Maison d'Olivier's private pool.
Access is also very good with many of the low cost airlines flying to Montpellier (50 mins), Carcassonne (1 hour), Perpignan (1 hour), Nice (3.5 hours) and Barcelona (3 hours).
The endless possible activities and visits, combined with the comfort of Maison d'Olivier, make this a very enjoyable place to stay.
Accommodation:
The living area is on the first floor and is bright and spacious, consisting of a living room, dining area, kitchen and separate toilet.
There is a home entertainment centre with surround sound with a selection of CDs and English speaking DVDs, including some children’s favourites. The kitchen is fully equipped with a cooker/oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer and plentiful supply of cooking utensils.
The living area opens onto a south facing terrace with a dining table and chairs. The terrace overlooks the garden and pool area, is an excellent sun trap and a great place for al fresco dining.
Steps lead down to the enclosed courtyard garden with a private swimming pool.
The master bedroom, on the first floor, has a king size bed, exposed oak beams and stone walls. The bedroom leads onto an en suite which has a roll-top slipper bath and shower, as well as a toilet and sink.
The 3 upstairs bedrooms are also spacious and bright (2 with king size beds and 1 with 2 singles). All have exposed oak beams and polished wooden floors. There is also a spacious shower room and toilet.
Pool Area:
The garden is very private with a pool (20 sq m) and heated shower. There is a separate toilet in the garden area.
There are ample sun loungers, chairs, a children’s paddling pool and a large barbecue.
The garden contains a variety of Mediterranean style potted plants, such as lavender, rosemary and of course an olive tree.
The Village
Autignac is a sleepy, yet authentic working village, surrounded by vineyards and rolling countryside with views onto the Haut Languedoc mountains. The village has all the shops for your basic requirements, including a bakery, butchers, chemist, post office, grocery and café bar. The latter also serves great value lunches. There is a small twice weekly market with an excellent cheese stall.
The village has several areas for petanque where you can hone your skills or watch the experts.
The main charm of the village is to simply stroll around the maze of streets and to wonder at some of the beautiful properties to be seen there. Depending on the time of year, you will take in beautiful tree-lined streets, the smell of burning vine wood, and watch local wine producers going about their business. In the evening, you will be taking in ink-black skies to a backdrop of virtual silence.
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Independent Comment
A beautifully renovated property combining the traditional with modern comforts, finished to a very high standard. The property is well designed for contemporary living, featuring a spacious and light south-facing living area on the first floor, with honey-coloured beamed ceiling and 3 French windows to the terrace. The furnishings are very comfortable and the high spec fixtures and fittings in the kitchen area and bathrooms are a tasteful combination of period and modern. The smartly presented bedrooms are all a good size, with imaginative use of all the second floor roof space for a light and airy feel. Outside, the very appealing large south-facing terrace overlooks the private courtyard pool, accessed by the outside staircase. A place to relax in style with a touch of luxury in a traditional village location.
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