La Serre des Vignes, a converted winery, has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, garage, and a 4 m X 6 m (13' X 20') tiled pool adjacent to a delightful little garden with olive trees and flowerbeds. It is situated in the village of Oupia, an hour from Montpelier and 25 minutes from Narbonne, which has TGV service to Paris. The beach at Narbonne Plage is a 40-minute drive.
The winery, which dates from the early 18th century, was renovated in 2001 and now has more than 190 m2 (2,145 sq. ft.) of living space on three levels. The surrounding garden is of similar size, and the total terrain measures approximately 425 m2 (2,173 sq. ft.). The property includes a large underground area, which could be renovated, where there are concrete tanks once used to age the wine.
Features include high ceilings with exposed beams, terra cotta tile floors in the kitchen and two bedrooms, and stained wood floors in the living room and other two bedrooms. Among the appliances in the spacious all-modern kitchen (all included in the sale price) are a dishwasher, refrigerator, ceramic cooktop with three gas and one electric burner, and electric oven. The cabinets are limed oak, and there is generous counter space.
The kitchen opens directly onto a large flagstone terrace that surrounds the rectangular pool. The terrace is enclosed to insure privacy from neighboring village houses.
Beyond the terrace, through a stone wall with climbing roses, is a mature garden with grape vines, a small herb garden, olive trees and flowerbeds.
The house is on three levels. The ground floor is comprised of the kitchen and one bedroom. The kitchen overlooks the voluminous sunken living room a half-level below. Also on this level are a bedroom and a bath with shower and WC. Concealed behind louvered doors in the bathroom there are a washing machine and separate dryer, which are included in the sale price.
The master bedroom and a guest bedroom are on the upper level. There is also a mezzanine sitting area on the upper level.
The bathrooms are well appointed and have modern fixtures. The master bath has an oversized tub. Next to La Serre des Vignes is another village house, and on the other side a barn. Oupia, a quiet village without through traffic, has a post office, restaurant and a general store where fresh bread is available daily. Lézignan-Corbières, a 12-minute drive to the south, has a wide variety of stores.
The sales price includes most of the furniture shown in the photographs. Taxes are approximately 1,100 €, and utilities around 2,100 € a year.
La Serre des Vignes has an established record as an attractive rental property for short-term summer lets.
Price: 470,000 € (including most furniture) | Rental potential: Very good
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