Vineyard apartments for sale in Languedoc wine estate
Own one of only 28 vineyard apartments in a 19th-century wine estate in Languedoc, South of France
Beautifully located in the south of France, on the shores of the Bassin de Thau in Languedoc, this is a rare opportunity to buy one of only 28 vineyard apartments in a 19th-century wine-growing estate. The domaine is made up of the original “Château”, mews and wine storehouse.
The 28 leaseback properties for sale are nestled in 45 hectares of vineyards and Mediterranean countryside including 300 metres of unspoilt natural beach.
Each apartment will be unique, and is full of history, authenticity and architectural charm. The elegant vineyard apartments will retain some of the original features. The majority of the 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments boasts gardens, patios and/or balconies.
Residence owners will have access to an array of on-site amenities including vineyards, natural beach, restaurant, wine bar, swimming pool, well-being centre, tennis court, vegetable gardens, golf area, olive grove and park.
Buying a second home in a vineyard estate offers the best of both worlds: the experience of getting involved with winemaking without the responsibility of running a vineyard. Each property will get 12 bottles of wine each year.
The freehold vineyard properties are offered for sale on a French leaseback with attractive real estate investment benefits
- VAT refund: when you purchase in a “résidence de tourisme****”, 19.6% of your acquisition amount is refunded
- Guaranteed rental income: lease options offering a combination of guaranteed rental income
- Hassle free investment: Well-established operator manages and rents your property during your absence
- Usage rights: Within the French leaseback scheme, you will be able to use your residence up to 6 months
- Possibility to purchase through your SIPP
There is also an exchange programme which welcomes you to stay at the developer's other resorts
The developer has received the Bentley Award for the “Best Development Project” several times and one of their resorts was recently listed by The Times as one of the top 20 wine-growing resorts and hotels in the world.
The wine estate combines vineyards and sea, refined luxury and nature, sport and well-being, elegance and conviviality.
Le Domaine de la Mandoune - a 19th-century wine-growing estate in Languedoc
The domaine is made up of the original “Château”, mews and wine storehouse and the grapes are Grenache, Chenans, Merlot and Sauvignon
The well-established developer will be paying considerable attention to protect the property’s natural beauty and the original features of the architecture.
Original features such as old stone window frames, the floorboards, the arched doorways; paying tribute to what was once a wine grower’s own quarters and highlighting the beauty of the place, will be restored to its former glory.
This leaseback and rental property investment in France gives everyone the opportunity to learn about and participate in the traditions and work on the vineyard. You may follow the wine growers throughout the seasons and participate in the harvesting, blending and various stages of wine-making. Invite your friends to a wine-tasting in the wine cellar or picnic by the waterside with a few oysters and shellfish accompanied by the wine of the estate.
Luxury leaseback properties with historic character and contemporary flair - Own a property in Marseillan, Languedoc
The buildings resembles a typical Southern French village, with small courtyards and alleyways viewed from the park.
Each apartment will be bespoke and boasts its unique character and each building uses the original 19th-century features such as its beams and stones. Inside, the rooms will combine contemporary décor - metallic stairway, unvarnished wood, fair-faced concrete - with the nobility of the past - exposed stones and beams.
The furnishings (either antique or selected from one of the well-known brands of interior decoration) comes with a colour palette of refined natural tones: Mediterranean blue, red ochre, earthy colours and shades of beige.
The majority of the 1, 2 and 3 bedroom leaseback properties boasts gardens, patios and/or balconies. They all feature fully equipped bathrooms and kitchens.
Facilities
The variety of the landscape is exceptional. In front of the property there is a park with 100-year-old trees featuring pines and other Mediterranean trees. Alongside there are vineyards, an olive grove, vegetable gardens and a range of bushes and grasses. Around the estate, shoreline vegetation extends out of sight – reed beds, wild orchids and sea daffodils. Everywhere, the scents of pines, sea, thyme and rosemary mix together in the air.
Le Domaine de La Mandoune’s 300 meter long natural beach combines shaded wooden sun decks with dry stone wall terraces, enabling you to admire the still blue water and the multicoloured sunsets over the basin.
There will also be a fitness trail where you can jog or walk in an outstanding natural environment between the vines, by the olive grove and along the waterfront
A harbour floating dock enables the sailing schools to come and pick up those who would enjoy a ride in a sailing dinghy or a catamaran.
Each property will get 12 bottles of wine each year.
Other on-site amenities include:
- Vineyards
- Natural beach
- Park
- Swimming pool
- Well-being centre with private treatment rooms
- Restaurant
- Wine bar
- Tennis court
- Vegetable gardens
- Golf area: golf driving range, putting-green, practice holes
- Olive grove
- Sun decks
You will find several attractive sights nearby such as Sète and the Mont St Clair; Beaches at Les Plages du Lido; Oyster farms and the port of Marseillan.
The property is scheduled to be completed spring 2013.
Languedoc, an inspirational and exciting region and a property hotspot
Languedoc is a region of marvels, full of natural and historical sites ranging from medieval castles, caves, dolmens, Romanesque churches and abbeys such as Fontfroide or Valmagne. It boasts five sites classified by UNESCO as World Heritage - such as Carcassonne, known throughout the world for its medieval fortified town, or the Canal du Midi, the canal that runs from the city of Toulouse down to the Mediterranean port of Sète. The region also boasts 13 villages featuring amongst the list of “Plus beaux villages de France” such as Saint Guilhem le Désert (a Roman village on the way to Santiago de Compostela), Minerve or Olargues.
An exceptional climate, vast protected natural spaces including the “Parc Naturel Régional du Haut-Languedoc”, the attractions of Sète and Montpellier to the east and the excellent regional infrastructure guarantee an outstanding quality of life
The Etang de Thau is the most spectacular basin of Languedoc, sparkling in summer and peaceful in winter. Opening out into the sea, the Thau basin's eastern shore forms an 11 km-long beach, with the Mediterranean on one side and the tranquil waters of the basin on the other side. The western shore is a hive of traditional activities such as fishing, shellfish farming and wine-growing.
The Etang de Thau and its surroundings’ ecosystems are bathed in the sea air and decorated by vineyards and delightful small ports like Mèze, Bouzigues or Marseillan.
On the side towards the sea, you may see flamingos, herring gulls and cormorants while on the other side you may spot egrets, warblers and much more.
This is a secret Mediterranean spot which breathes the sun and pleasures of the South of France and it is heaven for those who enjoy water sports such as sailing or kite surfing.
Marseillan, a charming port is one of Languedoc’s gems, once named “what St Tropez most probably looked like before Brigitte Bardot went there” by The Guardian. Marseillan is an ancient Phocaean town that charms visitors with its authenticity. The port of Marseillan is a Mediterranean hot spot for water sports, for those sailing on the Canal du Midi and is notably home to a sailing school (Ecole des Glénans).
Distances:
- On the shores of the Étang de Thau
- 5 mins - the beaches
- 10 mins - Port Rive Gauche
- 20 mins - Pézenas
- 25 mins - Sète
- 40 mins - Montpellier
- 50 mins - Narbonne
- 1 hour - Nîmes
- 1 hour - Carcassonne
- 1 hour - Perpignan
- 1:30 hours - Spain
- 2 hours - Toulouse
Rental property investment in France – the French Leaseback property scheme
The French leaseback scheme was introduced by the French government in 1986 in order to increase international investment into the country while helping to provide self catering accommodations for the tourism industry. France is a number 1 vacation destination in the world: Around 80M tourists each year.
The 2 main criteria for the French Leaseback 19,6% refund are
Not to personally use your property more than 182 days a year.
To have a management agreement with a management company.
The concept of leaseback is that you purchase a fully furnished freehold property from a development company and then lease it back to a management company over a specific period (contracts tend to be 9 years, renewable). In exchange for the time you agree to rent your property to the operator, you will receive a guaranteed return. You will equally be able to benefit from personal usage all year long for the remaining weeks you have not leased to the operator.
Within the French leaseback scheme the developer provides purchase options that vary from pure property investments to a flexible mix of investment along with personal use.
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