Faugères, Languedoc-Roussillon 34600

Charming Village House with Stunning Roof Terrace in the Heart of Faugères. This charming village house with a stunning roof terrace in the heart of Faugères is built into the town walls at the medieval main gateway, which was the site of a battle in 1622 when the Duc de Montmorency besieged the town and destroyed the Chateau of Faugères. The spacious property is spread over three floors. On the ground floor is a large living space with a vaulted ceiling reflecting its historic heritage, and a cosy log burner. Also on the ground floor in a garage with room for a small car and a separate secure cave with plenty of storage space, including wine racks. On the first floor are a double bedroom, small living area, bathroom, and a large modern kitchen/diner, with direct access to the cave below. On the second floor are two further double bedrooms, shower room, toilet and access to a superb, secluded 25m² roof terrace,.with views over the village, perfect for sunbathing and dining al fresco. While the property would benefit from some modernisation, it represents exceptional value for money and an opportunity to create your dream French retreat. It has been rewired, fitted a modern kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, and installed with a new hot-water system. Next door is Dame Jane, a cafe/restaurant for plat du jour, coffee, beer and wine. They also sell local wines at the vigneron's price. Across the street is a car park, visited weekly by a pizza van, hairdresser and butcher. Whether you're looking for a holiday home, a rental investment, or a full-time residence, this house is an absolute gem. Don't miss out, come and see it for yourself! The Location. Steeped in history, Faugères is a picturesque medieval village in the Haut Languedoc National Park, 28 km north of Béziers, with good road links throughout the region and Mediterranean coast. The stunning local scenery in the foothills of the Espinouse and Caroux, with views down to The Mediterranean, is dominated by vineyards, and the village and seven surrounding communes comprise the Apellation d'Origine Protégée of Faugères, renowned internationally. There is an annual Fête du Vin when the local vignerons host tastings alongside local produce but most vignerons host wine tastings for the casual visitor. There are also seasonal cherry, chestnut and garden festivals. The well-preserved, wild and sparsely populated landscapes attract visitors keen on green tourism. The regions remarkable architectural and natural heritage invites ramblers and cyclists to discover its châteaux, mills, dry stone huts and walls where oak woods give way to rockrose blossom and hillside vineyards (Route Vigneronne). There are many interesting walks in and around the village, especially to the 16th century windmills or through the vineyards with their wonderful scenery, wild flowers and butterflies. Notwithstanding its well-preserved medieval architecture with narrow, winding streets, Faugères thrives and continues to develop. There is a village hall with a recently-built Mairie, postal service and school. At top of the village are a boulangerie, restaurant/wine bar selling wines of the appellation, charcuterie and a petrol station. It's a 15-minute drive to large supermarkets and further afield are famous weekly markets at Pézenas and Bédarieux Whether you're looking for a holiday home, a rental investment, or a full-time residence, this house is an absolute gem. Don't miss outcome and see it for yourself!