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David and Caroline welcome you to stay at their delightful French house set in the middle of a small picturesque hill village full of rustic charm. Their house has original stone walls, a wood-burning stove, vaulted caves and high ceilinged silk rooms. It is situated in a peaceful courtyard, where alfresco meals can be enjoyed, and then the afternoon siesta under the cool arch. A garden barbecue, fountain and exterior lighting all add to the enjoyment of life outside.
6 Rue du Chateau is a tastefully restored 15th century silk-mill, retaining the high-vaulted silk rooms, caves and much of the original flooring. The house is furnished to a very high standard, with beautiful Indian dressers, unusual Moroccan tables and chairs, comfortable sofas and beds, in fact, all you need for a wonderful holiday.
Ground Floor:
Sitting room with wood burning stove, comfortable sofas and piano.
Kitchen/dining room with arched doors into the courtyard. New electric/gas cooker, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, double farmhouse sink. Cutlery/crockery etc.
Large hall with comfortable chairs, TV and DVD player, fridge/freezer in alcove under the stairs.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with double bed and futon, with original floorings.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds and en-suite bathroom.
Study (called the Africa room) with sofa, desk and computer facilities (to be negotiated directly with owners).
Bedroom 3 (2nd silk room and evening sitting room) 30ft in length, 40ft high with velux windows, double bed and two sofas. A provencal mural has been painted behind the bed.
Shower room with walk-in shower, wc and washing machine.
Outside:
A beautiful courtyard retaining all the original features, a fountain, outside shower, old stone seat surrounded by Anduze pots. A cool sitting/eating area with table and chairs under the arch with an excellent Weber barbecue.
Excerpt from Alastair Sawday Publishing “Special places to stay. French holiday homes”
". . . It is an Aladdin’s cave, an intoxicating mix of French, English, Moroccan and Indian treasures. Escape the blistering heat into this cool, calm space; the village is cooly perched in the foothills of the Cévennes and you are in the middle of it. . . History, big open fields and vineyards await - if you can leave your own little piece of heaven.”
You will be met on arrival by a guardian fluent in English who lives close by and looks after the house.
No pets.
LOCAL AREA
Aigremont is situated in the foothills of the Cévennes, very close to Nîmes and Montpellier Airports and within easy access for exploring the Mediterranean and for excursions to Spain, Italy and Switzerland. Visit the historic sites of Nîmes, Montpellier, Avignon, Arles and the Pont du Gard, play golf at eight outstanding golf courses within 45 minutes drive, walk in the National Parks of the Cévennes and the Camargue, swim in the mountain rivers. Canoeing, rafting and horse-riding and ski-ing (one hour away) are all available. Make sure you visit the highly rated vignerons nearby. An English cinema is opening soon in Alès.
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Independent Comment
Behind the façade of a seemingly traditional older village house you will be fascinated and delighted by this exceptional property. The feature salon/living room is very spacious with some unique features including a barrel vaulted ceiling, elegant and unusual furniture and lots of sumptuous seating – ideal to relax and unwind. Up a wide marble staircase a good sense of space flows through to the bedrooms, each decorated in appealing pastel colours giving a warm light and airy ambiance; the largest is of regal proportions with a beautiful feature fresco above the bed-head and well furnished sitting area. The large private courtyard terrace outside the well equipped kitchen/dining room is most convenient. A sophisticated and unique property with modern comforts.
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