Maison Charvin
Elegant restored home in a charming wine village with en suite bedrooms, flower-filled courtyard, private pool and easy access to Carcassonne and vineyards.
Key Highlights
- Beautifully restored 4-bedroom home in the heart of a charming wine-producing village
- As featured in The Irish Times - 'Real life in the real France'
- Two elegant bedroom suites with living areas, plus en suites for all four bedrooms
- Enchanting stone-walled courtyard with climbing roses, lavender, jasmine and a private pool
- Just steps from an acclaimed restaurant, a café bar, weekly market and village shop
- Close to Carcassonne’s UNESCO-listed citadel, the vineyards of Corbières and the picture-perfect village of Lagrasse
Maison Interiors
- Entrance hall
- Living room with UK Internet TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi internet and iPod dock
- Formal dining room
- Kitchen and breakfast table, well-equipped including microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, gas hob, oven and USB sound system. Door opens to terrace
- Utility room with washing machine
First Floor
- Bedroom 1 with double bed and ensuite shower room with WC, shower and sink
- Bedroom 2 (suite) with living room with sofa, bedroom with king-size double bed, dressing room and en suite shower room with shower, sink, bidet and WC
Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 with two extra-large single beds and open ensuite bathroom with WC, bath and sink
- Bedroom 4 (suite) with living area, two single beds and en suite bathroom with bath, WC and sink
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (7x3m)
- Poolside shower and WC
- Large private courtyard with flowers and dining table
- Sun loungers
- Barbecue
- Two olive trees, two Mulberry trees, Mediterranean plants and flowers
- Private parking for one car
Beyond a pair of tall French iron gates lies Maison Charvin, a beautifully restored home in the old part of Montlaur, a characterful wine-producing village in the Corbières.
This elegant 4-bedroom abode exudes period charm and French character, offering a warm base for families or friends seeking authentic southern French living. Two of the bedrooms feature their own living areas and all four bedrooms have an en suite bath or shower and WC. Downstairs, a refined dining room and incredibly well-equipped kitchen invite long, indulgent meals, while the living room offers UK Internet TV and Wi-Fi for relaxed evenings.
The courtyard is a true delight, enclosed by stone walls adorned with jasmine and climbing roses, its antique stone troughs brimming with lavender and geraniums. The private 7m x 3m pool promises the chance to cool down, with the added convenience of a pool shower and WC. A dining table waits under the evening sky, perfect for lingering over a bottle of local wine.
Life in Montlaur moves at a pleasingly gentle pace. Within a two-minute stroll, you will find the acclaimed Vins de Dagne restaurant, a tapas/pizzeria restaurant, a café bar and a general store. The village’s weekly market celebrates the region’s fresh produce, beer and wine, especially in the summer months, while nearby Carcassonne, just 24km away, offers its UNESCO-listed medieval citadel, bustling squares and a lively programme of cultural events.
The surrounding region offers endless opportunity for exploration, from the storybook beauty of Lagrasse to the renowned vineyards of Corbières and Minervois, and the winding Canal du Midi. Whether it is horse riding, wine tasting, mountain walks or simply relaxing in the flower-filled courtyard, Maison Charvin places it all within easy reach.
- It’ll be hard to leave this beautiful village house – when you do wish to explore, a car is necessary and there is private parking available for one small car.
- Book ahead if you wish to dine at the popular restaurant, Vins de Dagne.
