Terrace apartment for long term rentals in Lagrasse South France
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This beautifully refurbished 1 bed apartment for long term rentals is located in the charming medieval village of Lagrasse, close to Carcassonne and Narbonne in Southern France. The apartment is available for long term rentals for 3 to 12 months from €1035 per month + bills.
The apartment is part of a small complex arranged around a communal courtyard and garden. The apartment building has an elevator to all floors and all apartments are designed for wheelchair access. The apartment featured here is the Terrace apartment.
Lagrasse apartment for long term rentals in South France - facilities
The apartment building is arranged around a communal courtyard and garden. There are 6 apartments in total. The apartment building is located on the edge of the village, close to the river and provides easy access to the shops an restaurants in the centre of the village, as well as the local Abbey. The Terrace apartment is located on the second floor and provides 58m2 of living space. The apartment has fibre internet , energy efficient heat pumps offering low cost heating and AC.
Ground floor
- There is a communal living room, dining room and large kitchen (professionally equipped). This space is free to use by all the tenants of the apartments and also hosts regular social events from village associations. The apartments offer activities of the Association Opale on the ground floor - film nights, yoga classes and special events such as concerts, workshops and classes - allow residents to engage with locals and provide an unusual degree of access to every-day village life.
Second floor
The apartment has its own secure entrance. The open plan living room is a lovely space, with a stone tiled floor and exposed beams. Large patio windows allow plenty of light to flood into the room.
- The lounge area comes with a comfortable sofa and coffee table.
- The dining area features a colourful dining table with seating for 4 people.
- The fully-fitted kitchen is equipped with a large fridge-freezer, oven, hob and dishwasher. There is plenty of storage space and the kitchen has a good range of cooking utensils, plates, cups and cutlery.
- The main bedroom has a large double bed, bedside tables and an armchair. The bedroom has a small window and a skylight. There is a small dressing area with hanging space and shelves for storage.
- The bathroom is equipped as a wet room, with a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.
Outside
- Large patio windows provide access to the terrace, which has lovely views over the village and the hills beyond. The terrace comes with a rattan sofa and armchair. It is both, a glassed in winter terrace and outdoor summer terrace.
- There is a lovely paved courtyard with subdued lighting and a small landscaped garden. In the courtyard, an elevator provides access to all floors.
Lagrasse apartment for long term rentals in South France - prices
The Hill view apartment is available for long term rentals from 3 to 12 months. The rental price will depend on the duration of your stay and the season. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €175 towards the electricity, water, Wi-Fi and communal taxes/fees. All rentals include access to common spaces (living room, dining room, courtyard, garden and laundry).
Long term rentals ( 3 months): €1,515 per month + bills
Long term rentals (12 months): from €1,035 per month + bills
Long term rentals (summer months): from €1,950 per month + bills
Lagrasse apartment for long term rentals in South France - Our Opinion
With elevator access and wheelchair accessible throughout, the apartment can cater for all ages and ranges of mobility. The apartment building is located close to the centre of the village, where you will find restaurants, shops, a range of art workshops and a weekly market. Lagrasse is located 30 mins from both Carcassonne and Narbonne. There is a TGV train station in Narbonne (with services to Paris, Marseille and Barcelona) and there is an airport in Carcassonne.
Lagrasse is a very special village - a "plus beau village" on one hand and yet it retains a real authenticity. It is important to mention that despite its small size, life in Lagrasse is very much enriched by the regional cultural center, and a significant number of associative activities.
Amenities
Area activities
The village of Lagrasse is officially designated as one of the 150 Most beautiful Villages in France. The village is located in the Corbières hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty, in between the cities of Narbonne and Carcassonne in Southern France. The village has a permanent population of around 600 people and offers all the amenities of everyday life, including medical services, local craft shops, a weekly farmers' market, gourmet restaurants and convenience stores.
The village of Lagrasse dates back to 783 AD and was built around an Abbey, founded by Charlemagne, the King of France and Holy Roman Emperor. The Abbaye de Sainte-Marie was a powerful religious centre that prospered up until the French Revolution. Today, the village is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and a covered market place (dating back to the 14th Century). The village attracts many artisans, particularly potters and artists, who have small workshops in the village.
The Pont Vieux is a13th-century arched stone bridge which connects the village to the abbey. The River Orbieu is a popular area for the local villagers to cool off during the summer, with a small river beach, lifeguard and picnic areas. The "Pied de Charlemagne" is a local hiking trail which leads up to the Roc de la Cagalière hill, offering panoramic views of the village and the abbey.
The apartment building, dates back to the 13th century, and has been carefully restored over a period of four years. The Residence comprises 3 studios and 3 private apartments for a maximum of 9 occupants in total. The Owners envisaged the apartment complex to become an active retirement residence with close links to the community of Lagrasse. They deliberately did not want it to become a closed-off gated community. The garden and courtyard are shared common spaces and and on the ground floor there is open plan living room and stunning professional-kitchen which can be used by the residents and as a venue for community groups and associations.
Other transport
There are local bus services from Lagrasse to both Narbonne and Carcassonne. There is a TGV train station at Narbonne, with fast train services to Paris, Marseille, Montpellier, Toulouse, Perpignan and Barcelona. Carcassonne has a train station with regional services to Toulouse and Narbonne.
Airports
Lagrasse is situated just 30 mins from Carcassonne airport (which has all year flights to UK & Ireland). Toulouse airport is 1 hour 20 mins and has a large range of destinations.
Driving directions
Lagrasse is located in between Narbonne and Carcassonne, close to the A61 motorway (which links the Atlantic to the Mediterranean sea).
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One month deposit to be paid at time of reservation (this will become the security deposit for your stay). Rent to be paid in advance for stays of 3 months or less. For longer rentals, the rent can be paid on the first day of each month. The utility bills are to be paid in addition to the monthly rent. There is a monthly provision of €175 towards the utility bills. References may be required. Minimum stay is normally 3 months.
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