La Livinière, Languedoc-Roussillon 34210

An exceptional estate dating from 1740 with large stone farm house and two cottages set in an idyllic location with no near neighbours but very close to commerce and restaurants. The original farmhouse forms a U shape around a central entrance courtyard which is framed by established trees. The main home has a large entrance, superb great hall, spacious living spaces with exposed beams ceilings all of which open through french doors to the terrace or courtyard. The main home offers many character features such as the large stone fireplaces and exposed stone with the addition of modern comforts such as underfloor heating to the entire home. The Great Hall is the jewel of this property and has been used and is referred to by the owners as 'the concert hall'. Over the past decades it has hosted many musical invents for the local community, friends and family. It has wonderful acoustics and often the sound of baroque music is being enjoyed within. It has also hosted large christmas gatherings with the open fire roaring and a 4 metre high christmas tree taking centre stage. The generous living is complimented by a spacious principal bedroom and ensuite, another bedroom with ensuite and two further bedrooms which share a jack and jill bathroom. The main home offers around 520m2 of liveable space and the two separate guest cottages with their own independent entrances offer another 160m2 of space. There is also around 300m2 of barn ( could be developed further ) and garage space. For equestrian lovers the house also has a stables with 4 separate boxes and two separate entrances. These stables are on the ground level of the house and offer a cool retreat for animals in the heat of summer.