Property Overview: A truly stunning three storey original French house, situated in the heart of the world famous wine-producing village of Fitou.
Overlooking the Mediterranean and the salt water lagoon of Leucate, proudly standing against the hills of the Corbieres, Fitou was built in a dry creek bed where it stretches its cultural and picturesque streets.
The house offers a home from home experience, with two double en-suite bedrooms, one with double bed and the other two single beds. A Double sofa bed is available in the living area.
A fully equipped kitchen, with cooker, microwave, washing machine etc.
An open plan living/dining area with access to the garden, offering alfresco dining.
Full Description: Fitou is an unspoilt village offering ample opportunity to sample its famous wine in its many village caves There are great restaurants serving superb food and offering a unique French atmosphere Closeby is a medieval chateau that has a museum gift shop and bar where tapas are served The village also offers a supermarket bakery Post Office newsagent and a doctors surgery There is a football stadium a hard surface footballbasketball court with a small climbing wall a childrens playground a bouladrome and a tennis court During the summer months the village comes alive with regular music evenings outside the village bar plus the unforgettable annual wine fete at the beginning of August The village has numerous events throughout the year from concerts wine festivals antique fairs to sardine barbecues and petanque competitions For the winter months the ski slopes of the Pyrnean mountains are all in close proximity.
Nearby Attractions: Within a 5-10 minute drive and easily accessible is the beautiful Mediterranean sea offering long sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages The beaches offer something for all whether it be activities such as windsurfing sailing and kite boading to relaxation in the form of regular or secluded naturist bathing The local area offers a host of family activities and days out such as the underground caves at VilleFranche 40mins Le Petit Train Jaune the little yellow train that travels up the Pyrenees mountains 40 mins a fantastic DriveThru African safari park at Sigean with over 3000 animals 15 mins and the adventure and water parks of Port Leucate12 mins For those seeking a quieter more historical outing 60 minutes to the east up the Aude valley is Carcassonne one of the wonders of Medieval architecture with its splendid cit and castle with panoramic views More magnificent castles are to be found near in the Corbieres particularly at Queribus and Peyrepertuse two stunning feats of engineering these castles seemingly defy gravity and reason on top of mountain peaks Visitors can also discover Andorra and Spain with the Spanish border being a mear 40 minutes drive away
Contact owner: Colin & Mandy Foy Tel/Fax; +44 (0)1424 716565 Email; port_leucate@postmaster.co.uk
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