Luxury Art Deco Villa

Herault 34, Languedoc-Roussillon

€1,875,000

Property details

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Property type:

Villa

Location:

This superb & unique villa overlooks the mediterranean in La Corniche.

Region:

Languedoc-Roussillon

Département:

Herault 34

Habitable Space:

330 m²

Summary

This stunning & well appointed villa has been lovingly restored, preserving its marble & wood floors, with Italian style ceilings that go to make it a very special home.

Property description

The beach, restaurants and all amenities are within 10 minutes walking distance. The villa is south facing with versatile living, catering for all seasons with its multi dimensional terraces that overlook the garden and sea. The luxurious master suite has its own large balcony with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees. This prestigious villa was built in the early 1900 and is an architectural landmark with its remarkable roof-lines. Interiors and facades have been completely renovated by master craftsmen using only prestigious materials. There is great potential for extending the villa or for separate living quarters on constructible grounds. The villa currently offers about 330m² of living space on 2 levels. On the ground floor there is a large stunning entrance hall 18m²/198ft² with its wood and marble floor decorated with precious stones which lead to a double staircase in cherry wood with cast iron banister. A few steps down and you enter a sunken lounge area comprising of 100m² /1110ft² of open space with fantastic double sided fire place in stunning green marble. The floor area is mainly laid in Italian marble that is surrounded by cherry wood. The ceilings are vaulted and decorated to a very high standard with windows and French doors incorporating stained glass.
The glass roofed kitchen 27m²/300ft with fantastic sea views incorporates extensive granite worktops, island sink and breakfast bar which leads to indoor pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the koi-fish pond and terrace. Leading from the pool area is a relaxing/fitness room with shower that could also be used as a fourth bedroom.
The first floor accommodates three bedrooms, two with incredible sea views, wooden flooring throughout and exotic wood panelled landing overlooking the entrance hall. Master bedroom is 50m²/550ft in size with French doors that lead to a south facing balcony that over-looks the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. Included is an en-suite of 24m²/264ft² with double sinks and roman bath and shower with stunning mosaic flooring and sea views.
The second bedroom with sea and garden views and en-suite. Bedroom 3 has en-suite with garden views. Under floor heating throughout the house is by mains gas, hi-tech security system, security glass, pool room heated and air conditioned with dehumidification system, automatic remote control gate with videophone. Temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar and a large technical room are all at sub floor level. The grounds consist of 1882m²/0.44 acres and is totally enclosed with south facing garden that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. Large exotic fishpond with gentle fountain and cascade provides for a lovely ambiance and backdrop to alfresco dining. There is great potential for extending the villa or to build separate accommodation since the whole grounds are constructible.
Apart from the many special, unique and stunning features of the villa it is complemented by its location which lies between Sete & La Corniche with thriving port, fishing and recreational facilities. The charm of the area lies in its canals overlooked by Mont St. Claire. Plenty of restaurants offering freshly caught fish, new promenades and twelve kilometers of sandy beaches stretch from Sete to Marseillan. There is so much to do in and around the area, from sailing trips, water sports, tennis, golf (4 courses within half an hour) horse riding, museums and theatre. The villa is a 10 min walk to the centre of the town and beach. Airports at Montpellier (International) Bezier 30mins, Nimes 1 hour, Carcassonne 1 hour for ease of travel to London, Paris.
TGV also to Paris from Sete.