Location:Montpellier, France
Bedrooms:2 Bathrooms:2 Property Type:Apartment Sleeps:4
Amenities:Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, CD Player, Central heating, Computer Access, DVD Player, Deck, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garage, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Lounge, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Shower, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Shower, Stereo, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, Wireless Internet AccessActivities:Beach, Board Games, Movie Theaters, Swimming
Description:Montpellier : luxury villa with private pool, contemporary design furniture, for 4 peopleThis summer 2013 only the following dates are available:Week of: June 29 -> July 6Week of: July 13 -> July 20DescriptionThe villa is located in a private dead end road of a green and peaceful residential area of Montpellier, close to the historic center. Capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon in France, Montpellier is a lively university city located near the Mediterranean Sea. Various beaches, including the beaches of Aresquiers and Maguelone, are open to naturists. Protected against building construction, isolated and quiet, those beaches are perfect for nature lovers. The villa was recently renovated (using bio paint) and is fully equipped with elegant, contemporary design furniture and objects from brands such as Maxalto, Cappellini, Cassina, Zeitraum, Lago, e15, Magis, Todus, Flos, Artemide, Kartell, Porcelanosa ... The villa consists of a lounge, a separate kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets (one on each floor) and a garden with a private in-ground pool, a large wooden deck and a terrace with an electric outdoor awning. On the upper floor there is a second terrace facing southwest. There is also a garage but serving as a storage. Exclusive-use car park (for 2 cars) is available in front of the villa. The master bedroom, with en suite bathroom & terrace, contains a Japanese style Futon & Tatami bed (for 2), an air-conditioning, a CD-player, a tuner-amplifier Hi-Fi and a pair of stereo speakers. The second room contains a convertible sofa bed (for 2), an air-conditioning, a radio alarm clock, a desk, an Apple computer with 20 flat screen, an A4 Wacom tablet and a multifunction printer. There are also various devices like a Miele washing machine, a vacuum cleaner, a two door fridge (with freezer unit), a steam iron & ironing board, a dishwasher, a toaster, a telephone, Wi-Fi, a full HD 42 plasma TV, a DVD/Blu-ray player, a CD player, a Hi-Fi Marantz tuner-amplifier and 5.1 surround speaker system (home theater), a central heating & boiler, a water softener, a smoke detector, etc. Key informationType: Villa 3 rooms2 bedrooms – 2 bathroomsMaximum guests: 4Pets not allowedNot suitable for children under 15 yearsNon smoking onlyUsable floor space: 96 m2 (approx 1033 sq ft)Living room: 30 m2 (approx 323 sq ft)Garden: 80 m2 (approx 861 sq ft)Terrain (villa & garden): 170 m2 (approx 1830 sq ft)Altitude : 27 m (approx 30 yards) Property features1 bedroom with 1 Futon/Tatami bed (mattress: 180x200 cm/approx 71x79 inch)1 bedroom with 1 convertible sofa bed (mattress: 153x197 cm/approx 60x78 inch)1 separate kitchen, equipped with plates, glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils1 bathroom with an Italian style shower and a sink1 bathroom with a bathtub and a sink1 living room.1 terrace (on the ground floor)1 terrace (on the upper floor)1 separate WC (on the ground floor)1 separate WC (on the upper floor) Swimming pool detailsPrivate pool, with ladderPool open from May 1 till September 30. Naturism authorizedType of pool: in-ground - Shape: octagonalPool dimensions: 6x3 m (approx 19.7x10 ft) - Depth: approx 3.7 ftPool security system: pool cover & alarm Amenities and services• MultimediaHD flatscreen colour TV, home cinema (with surround 5.1), DVD/Blu-ray player, HIFI system, CD player, telephone, Internet Wi-Fi access, TV antenna. • AppliancesVacuum cleaner, electric oven, slicer, toaster, gas cooker, extractor hood, refrigerator-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, iron, hairdryer, clock radio. • OutdoorsExclusive-use car park, garden furniture set, sun loungers, outdoor shower. • OtherFan, air conditioning, central heating, bathtub, shower, deckchairs, board games, books, CD & DVD. • Additionnal servicesRenting of bed linen and/or towels (on demand). LocationThe villa is located in Montpellier, less than 3 km (approx 1.8 miles) west of the historic center, in a dead end road of a residential area called La Chamberte. The city of Montpellier, which is situated close to the Mediterrannean Sea in the South of France, is the capital of the Hérault, a region of the Languedoc-Roussillon. Nearby shopsAt 500 meters (approx 550 yd) there is a bakery, a small grocery and a pharmacy. Additional 400 meters (approx 440 yd) you will find a a restaurant, a wine merchant, a small supermarket, the delicious pastry shop “Scholler”, a bank, a hairdresser, and a hospital. In the district (less than 1 km or approx 0.62 miles) there are also a large supermarket and gas stations. At 2 km (approx 1.2 miles), at “Les Arceaux” of Montpellier, a magnificent open-air market is held every Saturday and Tuesday, where one can buy products of the region, some of them organic. At 53 Boulevard des Arceaux (in front of the market) there is also the organic food store « La Remise » where one can buy whole-wheat bread, fruit, vegetables, beverages, fish and meat. The store is open daily, except on Sunday. Other points of interest• Mall of the Collines d’Estanove & post office at 1.2 km (approx 0.7 miles).• City garden: Jardin des plantes of Montpellier (created in 1593) at 2.6 Km (approx 1.6 miles).• Famous place: historic center of Montpellier, named l'Écusson at 2.7 Km (approx 1.7 miles). • Excursions: Palavas-les-Flots & the cathedral of Maguelone at 12 Km (approx 7.45 miles).• Naturist area: Beach of Aresquiers (naturist and mixed) natural area, free access at 15 km (approx 9 miles).• Excursions: Pic Saint Loup (mountain & region of fine wines) at 20 km (approx 12 miles).• Naturel area: Camargue & Aigues-Mortes (medieval walled city) à 30 Km (approx 18 miles).• Famous place: Chemin and village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert (one of the most beautiful villages of France) at 30 km (approx 18 miles). How to get to the villa?With the car, on the highway A9 (direction: Montpellier-Béziers), take the exit 31 Montpellier-Ouest. With the fast train (TGV) to Montpellier (Gare St-Roch station) or with an airplane to Montpellier.From the train station and the historic center of Montpellier one can take the bus 7 or the tramway 3 to join the district of La Chamberte. The nearest stop of the bus 7 is “Jules Ferry” which is at a 4 minutes walking distance from the villa. This bus takes you to the station and the historic center of Montpellier in about 20 minutes. By car, the historic center of Montpellier (approx. 3 km/1.86 miles) is reached in 10 to 15 minutes.- Nearest tramway station (LINE 3): JULES GUESDE - Avenue Lodève (runs until 2 am).- Nearest bus stop (BUS 7): JULES FERRY - Rue François Dezeuze (up to about 8 pm).- Nearest train station: center of Montpellier GARE SAINT-ROCH (TGV).- Nearest Airport: AÉROPORT MONTPELLIER MÉDITERRANÉE. Located in Mauguio-Carnon, approx.15 min. of Montpellier downtown with the shuttle from the Place de l'Europe. Contact: English, Français, Nederlands