From rat race to Rat Hole - Buy Your Own Catalan Village

Catalan Village for sale - excellent Gite business in a lovely micro-climate

Private village for sale in the Pyrenees-Orientales (dept. 66), Languedoc-Roussillon. Located between beaches and ski resorts this is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully operational Gite business with bookings already taken for the coming season.

This turn-key tourist business in the south of France comprises:- 11 houses with stunning views and a total of 15 bedrooms + a studio, sleeps 37- 11 bathrooms- plots for expansion, up to 6 new units- total built area approx 719 sq. meters- total land approx 2300 sq.meters- fully furnished and operationalSuitable for retreat, resort, or residential development.

The village is situated on a hillside a few minutes walk above the famous Victorian spa town of Vernet-les-Bains, and is built in two sections: a lower and an upper row of semi-detached houses on several levels, with an alleyway between. There is road access to either side of the village and access to the individual houses by stone stairways. The lower part of the village, comprising 6 houses, is constructed in pure granite stone and oak beams. The upper section is traditional concrete construction on two levels.

All houses have terracotta tiled roofs, west facing terraces, and some have small courtyards/patios. There are excellent views from all the terraces. The village was originally built as a small "lotissement", a residential development, but is currently used for holiday rentals.

There is an established clientele for seasonal self-catering rentals and theme holidays. Offers will be considered for freehold and established business or for freehold only. Owner is happy to assist if bought as a business. Optional uses include further development as holistic retreat or spa resort.

The structures are in good condition and the houses are rentable as they are, but expect to upgrade bathrooms and kitchens in some of the houses. Each house is self-contained, semi-detached and with its own title.

There are architectural plans for an additional 6 houses, subject to building permit, and 1500 sq. meters of green areas/undeveloped land. Due to the elevated position of the property, the micro-climate and stunning views, with some additional investment it has the potential to become a resort of high standard.

Heating: Electric View: Countryside, Hills, Pleasant, Rural Property Features: Balcony, Cos Residuel, Courtyard, Development Potential, Independant Apartment, Letting Potential, Outside Lighting, Private Garden, Terrace, Town water

Nearby Amenities: Forest/Parkland, Lake, Local Shopping, Medieval Village, Public Transport, Restaurants, River, Schools, Ski-ing (-2hrs), Sports Complex, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts