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Jardins de Saint Benoit, Corbières, Languedoc     From EUR 205,000

Les Jardins de Saint Benoit, Languedoc, France

Les Jardins de Saint Benoît is a magnificent Vineyard and Spa Estate superbly situated on a 17 acre riverside site next to the picturesque village of St. Laurent in Languedoc. It is a fantastic development conceived for a quality “Art de vivre”. The resort is completed but there are still a few a few properties for sale.

Green leafy spaces for communal living, resort facilities, a co-owned vineyard and olive plantation combined with graceful architecture emphasizing natural stone and wood – Les Jardins de St. Benoît is a unique Languedoc property of exquisite beauty which brings together Mediterranean authenticity, traditions and lifestyle with an exciting investment proposition.

Languedoc property for sale in an unrivalled location

Green with vines and scented with Lavender, the Languedoc is an ancient and unspoilt region of blue skies and dramatic landscapes nestled along a breathtaking 300 kilometre expanse of golden beaches from the Côte d'Azur to the Spanish border. The region enjoys a perfect Mediterranean climate; over 300 days of sunshine annually provide long blissful summers and short mild winters with daytime temperatures averaging 30°C in the summer and 22°C throughout the year.

The region is easy to reach with six international airports within a two hour radius:

• Perpignan Airport 30 mins
• Carcassonne Airport 30 mins
• Toulouse Airport 90 mins
• Montpellier Airport 90 mins
• Girona Airport 90 mins
• Barcelona Airport 2 hrs

Fast being discovered by holiday makers and property buyers alike the Languedoc offers tremendous diversity: sandy beaches, wooded mountains, ancient market towns and thriving fishing villages, vineyards of international renown and a cuisine to revitalise even the most jaded palate. With fiestas and other local events taking place seemingly every other day, the vibrancy of Languedoc life is tempered only by devotion to an unhurried pace of life that is quintessentially Mediterranean.

Les Jardins de Saint Benoît is located in the heart of the Corbières, a famous wine district rich in Cathar Castles and historic abbeys. The village of Saint Laurent de la Cabrerisse is located at walking distance from Les Jardins de Saint Benoit. The village has all essential amenities: café, supermarket, pâtisserie, post office, bank, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, hairdresser and petrol station.

Championship golf courses, horse-riding, tennis, hunting and fishing, cycling and hiking trails are some of the sporting facilities to be found within easy reach. Les Jardins de Saint Benoit is just 30 minutes from the beach and 90 minutes from the ski-slopes of the Pyrenees.

Exquisite Craftmanship Homes

The Developer focuses on developing authentic stonewalled villas constructed using traditional materials and craftsmanship. The development is inspired by Saint Laurent de la Cabrerisse itself and represents an extension of the old part of the village. The residences are designed using a subtle blend of ancient and contemporary to spectacular effect. Featuring traditional Mediterranean façades with wooden shutters, generously appointed rooms boast natural lime washed walls and high ceilings with exposed wooden beams. Skilled craftsmen, most of whom are members of the Journeyman’s Guild “Compagnons du Tour de France”, are employed.

The Languedoc properties for sale enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside – the Pyrenees to the West, a patchwork of vines and scented garrigues beside the river Nielle to the South or the village of Saint Laurent to the East. Each home has its own private gardens, which will be planted with native flowers, fruit trees and herbs.

There is a choice of 1 and 2 bedroom townhouses and 3-5 bedroom villas:

The Villas will be set on plots of between 50m² to 300m². Villas are built on two levels with private garden and swimming pool. Up to 170m² of living space.

The Townhouses will be built on two levels with terrace and private garden. Up to 70m² of living space

The properties themselves will be stylishly furnished as part of the innovative leaseback scheme that will be operated by an on-site management company.

A 10-year construction warranty guarantees peace of mind

Excellent Facilities

In keeping with the developer's plan to incorporate new resorts within existing villages, Les Jardins de Saint Benoît is situated within 17 acres of land on the outskirts of St. Laurent, with its adjacent vineyard and olive plantation being key features of this magnificent estate. Owners will enjoy a share in the on-site vineyard and olive groves and will become members of the wine makers association, offering the opportunity to actively participate in centuries-old wine making traditions. Residents will get preferential prices on the products from the vineyard and olive plantation.

The resort has superb facilities such as

• A gastronomic Mediterranean restaurant
• A terrace bar with panoramic views
• Various swimming pools; both indoor and outdoor
• Spa; All treatments will use natural spa products developed on site from the fruits, flowers and botanicals of the vineyard, olive grove and garrigue.
• Children’s club including a small pool, large indoor and outdoor play areas, creative workshops, dance studio, multimedia room and theatre.
• Fitness centre
• 12th Century gardens
• Vineyard and olive grove in which all purchasers will enjoy a share
• Two tennis courts

As owner in Les Jardins de Saint Benoît, you can also take advantage of the professional on-site management team who will deliver all the services necessary to provide an investment that will need no hands-on activity. These services include providing maid service, delivery of wood for the fire, a gardener, and regular swimming pool maintenance.

Up to 5.94% Rental Guarantee

The developer is offering a range of investment options. These include 4 leaseback options and an outright purchase option.

Common to all of the leaseback options are the following features

• 9 year freehold leases with option to renew
• Returns linked to INSEE index of construction costs (relevant costs, some restrictions apply).
• Low operating costs

Leaseback option 1: the pure investment

Offering a net financial return of 4.5%, the pure investment option is for investors looking to ensure the maximum possible cash rental return. The option does not allow free or discounted personal use of the property during the term of the lease. This option is available on 1 and 2 bedroom units

Leaseback option 2: the pleasure investment

The Pleasure investment offers a mix of strong financial returns coupled with opportunity to enjoy the property. This option offers a net return of 5.6% made up of 3.5% cash return and 2.1% in personal use credit which can be used to purchase accommodation at any Garrigae Resort (certain timing restrictions apply). This option is available on all units.

Leaseback option 3: the leisure investment

The Leisure investment is for those who really want to avail of all that Les Jardins de Saint Benoit has to offer, while also enjoying a sizeable rental return. This option offers a net return of 5.94% which is made up of 2.84% in cash and 3.1% in personal use credit which can be used to purchase accommodation at any Garrigae Resort (certain timing restrictions apply). This option is available on all units.

Option 4: "home from home"

With up to six months of personal use annually, this option is tailored to those who plan on spending significant amounts of time enjoying their property, while maximising the returns from it when not using it. (certain timing restrictions apply). This option is available on all units.

Non leaseback 5: out right purchase

As an outright purchase of the property, this option is for customers who want to be able to enjoy their property and the facilities at Les Jardins de Saint Benoit as they please.

At the request of the owner, Garrigae Hotels and Resorts will include the accommodation in the resort accommodation pool. Under this scheme the owner receives 60% of all rental income generated. This option is available on all units.

Pricing

• One-bedroom townhouse from €205,000
• Two-bedrooms townhouse from €295,000
• Four-Bedroom Villa - sold out
• Five-Bedroom Villa - sold out

The above prices are exclusive of VAT 19.6%, which is not payable under the lease-back scheme.

Management charges at Les Jardins De Saint Benoit will amount to €18 per square metre per annum for Pure, Pleasure and Leisure Investment options. For the Home From Home option, the charge is €30 per square metre of usable space, and for outright purchase the charge will be €55 per square metre. This charge includes a contribution to annual maintenance of all private and common areas, including upkeep of swimming pools and gardens. It also includes membership of the winemaking and olive growing associations. The charge will be deducted from the rental income.

All property purchases in France must be completed through a Notaire, a public representative charged with the administration of property purchases. The Notaire's fees are charged in percentages, based on the value of the purchase. Les Jardins de St. Benoit as a new building has the benefit of reduced notary fees around 2.50 %. Purchaser's legal fees must be borne by the purchaser.

How to Reserve a Unit

The first instalment of 2% is due within 5 days of signing a reservation form, and your chosen residence will be held for this period. This and subsequent payments, which are phased throughout the construction period, are calculated against the price of the residence inclusive of VAT. However the VAT rebate will be used to fund the last three payment instalments. It follows that you only pay the price exclusive of VAT.