House/Villa Description
Les Jardins de Saint Benoit is an exclusive resort development situated in the picturesque village of St Laurent de La Cabrerisse offering spectacular breathtaking views across the hills and vineyards of the famous wine district of Corbieres deep in the Languedoc.
Inspired by local Mediterranean architecture of classic stone and wood, the villas and townhouses are accessed through traditional stone pillars with electric gates and open into landscaped gardens complete with olive trees and small lake. The location lies on a south-facing slope and is designed around a central communal area and swimming pool with its own vineyards leading down to the river Nielle.
This unique concept of a village with its blend of authentically styled new houses within a garden of lavender bushes, olives and cypresses has led to this exclusive development winning the accolade of " Best French Development 2004 " by Bentley International Property Awards. The local community is also involved in this project with the renovation of the existing mediaeval gardens to form the public gardens of Saint Benoit incorporating a variety of plants, trees and water features. The ambitious aim is to create a veritable peaceful green haven in the heart of the Corbieres.
The Development
Whilst the development scheduled for delivery late 2008 comprises 17 villas and 158 cottages, this is not a high density project and the properties are offered with generous plots of of up to 200m2. On site facilities include a restaurant, lounge bar, spa and fitness centre, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court and shops together with a Childrens Club.
The 2 storey cottages enjoy the panoramic views of the countryside and a character feel from the traditional timber beams through the property. There is a choice of 1 to 3 double bedrooms (some with additional ensuite bathroom) and complemented with a spacious well designed family bathroom. The gardens are to be planted with a selection of mediterranean plants and benefit from pergolas shading part of the terrace.
The properties at Les Jardins de Saint Benoit are built to the highest specification using quality materials and owners can select from a carefully chosen range of interior finishes and options; furniture packages are also available.
The Local Area
Les Jardins de Saint Benoit is located in the heart of the Cobieres region famous for its wine and historically rich in Cathar castles and Abbeys with the ancient walled city of Carcassonne just 40km away. It is easily accessed by excellent road and rail networks and serviced by international airports at Perpignan (40km), Carcassonne (40km), Toulouse (120km), Montpellier (120km), Girona (150km) and Nimes (150km).
The village of Saint Laurent de la Cabrerisse is walking distance from Les Jardins de Saint Benoit and offers the usual essential amenities of cafe, supermarket, bakers and bank. Further afield a variety of restaurants and cafes can be found including the Michelin-starred Auberge du Vieux Puits at Fontjoncouse. Championship golf courses are within easy reach and a full range of water sports facilities can be found at Cap Leucate whilst the magnificent ski resorts of the Pyrenees are less than two hours by car.
Flexible Personal Usage & Investment Options available
Leaseback options
There are four leaseback options each with a distinct set of features but all covered by a 9 year renewable commercial lease benefiting from a full 19.6% VAT refund and index-linked guaranteed rental incomes.
Pure Investment Option. This is designed for investors looking to achieve a maximum possible cash return on the property and generates a return of 4.5% based on the net property price after the VAT refund. Thus, a one bedoom property costing €234,375 will return an annual income of €10,546.
The Pleasure Investment. This option offers a p
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