£231,822
(€161/sq. ft)
€265,000
4 bed villa for saleSainte-Valière, Aude, Occitanie
4 beds
2 baths
1 reception
1,647 sq. ft
About this property
Terrace
Mains
Linky
Mains Drains
0-2 km to amenities
Sold Furnished
Electricity on site
50 km or less to airport
Character property
Good condition
Double glazing
Open fireplace
High speed internet
Village property
Water on site
Balcony
Gas fuelled heating
Saint-Vallière offers an exceptional combination of history, comfort, and the classic South-of-France aesthetic. Its exterior features a fully revealed stone façade with traditional wooden shutters-exactly the style many buyers envision when dreaming of a French village home.
Built into the original medieval village walls, the property carries centuries of history, possibly close to a thousand years. Over the past two decades, the current owners have lovingly restored and modernised the house, preserving its soul while creating a practical and energy-efficient home. The exceptionally thick stone walls provide natural insulation, ensuring cool interiors during hot summers and warmth in winter.
The house spans four bright levels, accessed via a traditional tomettes-and-wood staircase. On the lower ground floor, the spacious, light-filled kitchen forms the heart of the home. It easily accommodates a dining table and opens directly onto a charming terrace, ideal for alfresco meals. A stone-lined storage room behind the kitchen, echoing the building’s ancient origins, provides the perfect space for wine storage.
The upper ground floor is accessed through a delightful village alleyway with a stone arch. Here a welcoming entrance hall leads to the dining room, once the old kitchen and still featuring a beautiful antique stone sink. The adjoining living room has a fireplace and abundant natural light. A bright WC with washbasin completes this level.
On the first floor, two spacious, light-filled bedrooms are complemented by a large, sunlit bathroom with both a bath and a shower. On the top floor, there is another generous bedroom and a versatile study or sitting room that could also serve as a fourth bedroom. This space opens onto a small roof terrace with panoramic views over the vineyards, rolling countryside, and the distant Pyrenees-an idyllic spot for sunsets, morning coffee, or quiet reading.
The location is exceptional. Narbonne’s tgv station offers rapid national connections, including around 4 hours 15 minutes to Paris. Toulouse and Montpellier airports provide extensive international and long-haul options, while Barcelona-only two hours away by high-speed train-adds further global connectivity. Additional nearby airports include Carcassonne, Béziers, and Perpignan.
Outdoor lovers will appreciate the proximity to Mediterranean beaches, the Canal du Midi, the Black Mountains, and the Pyrenees, offering hiking, cycling, swimming, skiing, and wine tourism.
Ideal as a holiday home, permanent residence, or investment property, this Minervois village house combines beauty, heritage, brightness, and outstanding access-an opportunity to enjoy the very best of life in the South of France.
Built into the original medieval village walls, the property carries centuries of history, possibly close to a thousand years. Over the past two decades, the current owners have lovingly restored and modernised the house, preserving its soul while creating a practical and energy-efficient home. The exceptionally thick stone walls provide natural insulation, ensuring cool interiors during hot summers and warmth in winter.
The house spans four bright levels, accessed via a traditional tomettes-and-wood staircase. On the lower ground floor, the spacious, light-filled kitchen forms the heart of the home. It easily accommodates a dining table and opens directly onto a charming terrace, ideal for alfresco meals. A stone-lined storage room behind the kitchen, echoing the building’s ancient origins, provides the perfect space for wine storage.
The upper ground floor is accessed through a delightful village alleyway with a stone arch. Here a welcoming entrance hall leads to the dining room, once the old kitchen and still featuring a beautiful antique stone sink. The adjoining living room has a fireplace and abundant natural light. A bright WC with washbasin completes this level.
On the first floor, two spacious, light-filled bedrooms are complemented by a large, sunlit bathroom with both a bath and a shower. On the top floor, there is another generous bedroom and a versatile study or sitting room that could also serve as a fourth bedroom. This space opens onto a small roof terrace with panoramic views over the vineyards, rolling countryside, and the distant Pyrenees-an idyllic spot for sunsets, morning coffee, or quiet reading.
The location is exceptional. Narbonne’s tgv station offers rapid national connections, including around 4 hours 15 minutes to Paris. Toulouse and Montpellier airports provide extensive international and long-haul options, while Barcelona-only two hours away by high-speed train-adds further global connectivity. Additional nearby airports include Carcassonne, Béziers, and Perpignan.
Outdoor lovers will appreciate the proximity to Mediterranean beaches, the Canal du Midi, the Black Mountains, and the Pyrenees, offering hiking, cycling, swimming, skiing, and wine tourism.
Ideal as a holiday home, permanent residence, or investment property, this Minervois village house combines beauty, heritage, brightness, and outstanding access-an opportunity to enjoy the very best of life in the South of France.
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