LE MANOIR DE CANET D'AUDE
A Family Friendly fully renovated and imposing Belle Epoque Maison de Maitre - 'Master's House of the Beautiful Era' located in a thriving village.
This property sleeps up to 14 people.
It was originally built in the 1830's, as a show of influence by one of the wealthiest farmers, landowners and Wine and Brandy producers - For many years later in its life it was home to the family of the Mayor of Narbonne.
It is positioned on the edge of a Thriving Village, while still being close to all essential services and the Cathedral City of Narbonne, with its choice of High Quality Sandy Beaches.
To the rear it has a Large Shady Garden and Swimming Pool (With child's security barrier). Terrace & Sun Beds.
It was Completely Renovated and retains all its Original Character and Patina but functions perfectly as a modern and practical property should.
There are 750 sq. metres of Flexible Air Conditioned* Accommodation, which would suit larger groups or 1-4 Families perfectly.......Or you could simply indulge yourself and further relax in all the space and grandeur with just a handful of close friends.
The house sits securely behind magnificent cast iron gates, with an imposing façade of golden quarried sandstone, as is the grand curved staircase and balustrade that rises to the front architectural balcony and terrace.
The terrace overlooks the front Courtyard and Gardens, perfect for Aperols.
Full Height Wooden Doors open to the Main Entrance Hall, with its marble staircase and walls still rendered in the Original 1830's Hand Painted Trompe-l'oeil, giving an aged marble effect.
Either side of the Hall are Double Doors that open into Two Large Comfortable Rooms (Salon and Dining Room), each with High Ceilings complete with Ornate Mouldings, Chandeliers and Marble Fireplaces - This gives you a clear choice of two areas to sit and relax, perhaps for young and old or whatever suits the mood best.
* Fast Fiber Optic Wifi access is available everywhere, especially in the dedicated ‘Office Room’ for those having a bit of a Working Holiday !
The Main Hub of the Manor is the newly re fitted Dining Room, serviced by a fully equipped French Period Style Kitchen below - Then through the two double height French Doors you can access the outside again.
From the front balcony you have views over the Swimming Pool, Sun Terrace, Parkland Garden with its fenced Shallow Brook and numerous Mature Shady Fig Trees.
On the First Floor there are Four Extremely Well Proportioned Luxury Bedroom Suites, all with Double Beds, that can be easily be split into Two Single's - Each room has a En Suite with Hans Grohe Power Rain Shower and Double Sinks, space permitting.
There are also 4 Daybeds, that can be popped up and placed within the largest room suites for younger children + There are 4 Portable Cots and 4 High Chairs for Babies.
Carefully selected Farrow and Ball Paints and Osborne & Little Wall Papers have been used throughout to complete the French Contemporary Classic feel.
On the Third Top Floor there are Two Further Bedrooms and a large shared Family size WC, Shower Room with Double Sinks - One of the Bedrooms is arranged as a Non Splittable Double, the next a Splittable Double or a perhaps a Two / Three Bed Children’s Dormitory.
On the Lower Ground Floor we have a Well Equipped SMEG Cooker, pair of Super Quiet Bosch Dishwashers Classic French Cooks Kitchen with a Satellite TV and access to the outside front courtyard. Next door is the Well Stocked 'Honesty Wine Cellar' & Utility Room with again a Quality Bosch Washing Machine.
Next is 'The Games Room' - With a Full Size Pool Table, French Bar Style Table Football and Full Size Ping Pong Table - Yippie ! This leads into the newly opened and ‘Dedicated TV Cinema Room’ for Netflix and sporting events. Furnished with Comfortable Sofas.
Then to the rear of the property the ‘Champagne Bar & Wine Makers Barn’. A further fun Courtyard Space with a Webber BBQ. Essentially a weather proof Exterior Covered Entertaining Space. Trendy Chandelier, Tables & Chairs for relaxing or eating Dinner Al Fresco.
On the Lower Ground Floor we have a Well Equipped SMEG Cooker, pair of Super Quiet Bosch Dishwashers Classic French Cooks Kitchen with a Satellite TV and access to the outside front courtyard. Next door is the Well Stocked 'Honesty Wine Cellar' & Utility Room with again a Quality Bosch Washing Machine.
Next is 'The Games Room' - With a Full Size Pool Table, French Bar Style Table Football and Full Size Ping Pong Table - Yippie ! This leads into the newly opened and ‘Dedicated TV Cinema Room’ for Netflix and sporting events. Furnished with Comfortable Sofas.
Then to the rear of the property the ‘Champagne Bar & Wine Makers Barn’. A further fun Courtyard Space with a Webber BBQ. Essentially a weather proof Exterior Covered Entertaining Space. Trendy Chandelier, Tables & Chairs for relaxing or eating Dinner Al Fresco.
Bedroom 7 is located on the Ground Floor (for Easier Access) with an ensuite WC and Handbasin and is served by the Ground Floor Family Sized Bathroom & Shower Room close by.
On the Lower Ground Floor we have a Well Equipped SMEG Cooker, pair of Super Quiet Bosch Dishwashers Classic French Cooks Kitchen with a Satellite TV and access to the outside front courtyard. Next door is the Well Stocked 'Honesty Wine Cellar' & Utility Room with again a Quality Bosch Washing Machine.
Next is 'The Games Room' - With a Full Size Pool Table, French Bar Style Table Football and Full Size Ping Pong Table - Yippie ! This leads into the newly opened and ‘Dedicated TV Cinema Room’ for Netflix and sporting events. Furnished with Comfortable Sofas.
Then to the rear of the property the ‘Champagne Bar & Wine Makers Barn’. A further fun Courtyard Space with a Webber BBQ. Essentially a weather proof Exterior Covered Entertaining Space. Trendy Chandelier, Tables & Chairs for relaxing or eating Dinner Al Fresco.
The House is South Facing with a large Park Land Garden. Planted with Mature Fruit Trees including: Figs, Olives, Cherries, Apples and Walnuts later in the year.
A shallow Brook carries all kinds of small fish through the back garden, giving opportunities for a Line and Hook or a Bucket for the younger amongst us.
There are many further on site activities including sheltered Private Areas to read a good book - Or just chill out in the Hammock or on one of the various Terraces - Perhaps take a Sun bed and find some shade in the Garden - Why not go on one if our specially organized Wine Tour or Painting Days…?
There is also plenty of Car Parking across the road.
* A Full Air Conditioning Package is available for your further comfort, ** at Additional Cost. Please enquire. This can be decided upon on arrival, weather and season depending.
Electric Fans are provided as standard and are Free of Charge.
- Pets Staying - Please enquire.
- Swimming Pool Hours are 10am to 7pm - Open from the 1st of May until the End of September.
- CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR - We treat this as a Really Special Event and Fully Decorate the House with a Traditional Christmas Tree and provide a lot of Special Festive Touches, please enquire. A Heating Package is Included in the Festive Price.
Please enquire for an additional 2 bedrooms if needed.
