Maison Bize
200-year-old beautifully restored village house in Southwest France
THE HOUSE:
Maison Bize
4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms
Located in Bize-Minervois in the Southwest of France
Here’s your opportunity to own a share of a 200-year-old beautifully restored village house set in a romantic, medieval riverside village, surrounded by vines and olive groves just a short distance from the Mediterranean Sea.
The River Cesse runs through the village and provides an idyllic, freshwater swimming hole with crystal clear, mountain water and a pebbled beach area, just a two-minute walk from the house. It’s a perfect spot for a refreshing dip or for families with children as there is a lifeguard on hand in the summer months.
Ideally situated for the perfect holiday or extended stay, the village is well equipped with several great restaurants, a bar with a pizzeria and large outdoor terrace, an excellent takeaway burger bar offering homemade buns and burgers (summer seasonal), a boulangerie, a “brocante,” mini-supermarket, pharmacy and much more.
With easy access to several airports, trains, and the motorway, the village is also a prime location to use as a home base for travel throughout France and Europe.
A QUIET, PICTURESQUE SQUARE
The house is a 150 square-meter (1,600 square feet) three-story home, professionally designed, and fully furnished, with plentiful parking in the center of the village.
In the front outdoor space, you can enjoy a fresh-baked croissant from the local boulangerie amidst the spectacular glow of the French morning light. Other outdoor areas on the property include a small, shady terrace with a café table and chairs on the first floor, and a large, private, sunny terrace on the top floor with a built-in BBQ and dining table with seating for eight. The top floor terrace is west-facing, ideal for enjoying a French apéritif with the backdrop of one of southern France’s majestic sunsets.
A FULLY EQUIPPED AMERICAN KITCHEN, DOWNSTAIRS POWDER ROOM AND COMFORTABLE LIVING ARE ON THE GROUND FLOOR
A light and bright foyer leads into the house with a coat hanging area and downstairs powder room. Set to the backdrop of 13th-century ramparts is a large, modern, fully-equipped kitchen including a built-in dishwasher, dual oven and induction hobs, a large American-style fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee/tea maker, Nespresso and toaster. All kitchen and entertaining essentials are also included.
The dining area comfortably seats eight. Off the dining area is a pantry and a utility room with a washing machine, dryer, microwave and additional storage.
A spacious, open-plan living room adjoins the dining area with two large windows, high ceilings with recess lighting and a Smart TV. In the winter months, a wood-burning stove creates a warm and inviting ambiance.
FIRST FLOOR:
An open-plan curved staircase leads from the living room to the first floor. Here you will find 3 double bedrooms, a bathroom, and an outdoor terrace
SECOND FLOOR:
A curved staircase leads to a spacious second-floor salon with parquet flooring and a high, wood-beamed ceiling with a skylight and recessed lighting. Enjoy ample lounge space during the day and sleep two more at night on the comfortable, sleeper sectional sofa with chaise. A Smart TV, a Victrola record player with records and a console filled with board games also adorn this wonderful space for family and friends to gather.
Highlights on this floor also include a fourth bedroom with bunk beds and built-in wardrobe, a bathroom with shower and a roof terrace with “Piazza” lights, built-in BBQ and peek-a-boo river views.
LOCAL AMENITIES & TRANSPORTATION
Local amenities include an artisan bakery, several restaurants, pizzeria, Burger Bar. Local open-air markets are located in Saint Chinian on Thursdays and Sundays, in Olanzac on Tuesdays and in Narbonne (30-minute drive) on a daily basis. In the village is a pharmacy and a supermarket. A large supermarket is in Argeliers a 7-minute drive away.
The two fastest/easiest ways to get here are by train from Paris to Beziers or Narbonne, then by bus or car. Five hours is the shortest route. Or, take a scenic 8-hour drive from Paris.
PRICE OF SHARES:
10 Shares are available.
- Shares 1 – 3, Group A: €55,700
- Shares 4 – 5, Group B: €59,700
- Shares 6 – 8, Group C: €63,700
- Shares 9 – 10, Group D: SOLD
5 Weeks of usage annually/36 days a year
4 Bedrooms / 2.5 Bathrooms
Annual Dues: Approximately €975 per share each year + cleaning fee €75 – €125 per visit.
As one of only 10 Member Owners (shareholders) of the LLC, you will own a share of a California limited liability company, which owns and manages the property. The shares are easy to purchase, transfer or resell as defined in the LLC Operating Agreement. By using a LLC based in the United States, the Member Owners are governed by U.S. tax and inheritance laws. The LLC fractional property is a member-formed company which allows the shareholders to own and manage real estate in accordance with the conditions of the Operating Agreement.
A local property caretaker is responsible for preparing the house for each Member Owner’s arrival so the house is always ready for Member Owners to drop their bags and enjoy.
The shares will be sold on a first-come/first-served basis. A deposit of $10,000 secures your shares.
To learn more, receive the documentation, and purchase your shares, contact us at [email protected].