New Price: the Longevity Secret in the Pyrenees, 5 Houses Gites

Property Description

Bundle of 5 houses, or individual properties, reduced price or with the rental business. One is a 3-bedroom penthouse and 4 are constructed in beautiful hand-cut granite stone, located between the Pyrenees ski resorts and the Mediterranean beaches.

The 5 units are private sale, each with their own cadastral number, comprising one type T3 2-bedroom stone house, two type T2, 1-bedroom split level adjoining stone houses, one T1 stone cottage, and one T4 penthouse nicknamed Eagle's Nest. The houses do need some upgrades, and certain subsidies are available.

Due to retirement after 22 years of doing rentals and activities, we wish to sell the semi-detached houses - We offer outright sale direct from owner, and we will be happy to share our business experience with buyer.

Currrently partly closed due to C19, but we have a new concept, which is not dependent on the market for tourism. It can secure reasonable all-year income (info subject to Non-Disclosure Agreement).

The concept includes branding, web domains, website, mailing list (currently over 300 on waiting list). The owners are willing to retain a percentage.


The location offers spectacular views, tranquil, clean air, unique historic location, near UNESCO World Heritage site Villefranche de Conflent.

Airports and landmarks within driving distance: Carcassonne, Perpignan, Girona, Barcelona

Our split-level semi-detached homes are a part of the charming hamlet on the edge of Vernet-les-Bains, overlooking the historic health resort with hot springs, clean air - and one of the longevity secrets of the French.

Located in the foothills of the Canigou mountain (2785 m), within 5 minutes walk of the spa resort with all facilities. With 300 days of sunshine per year and no pollution, it has the healthiest climate in France; Rudyard Kipling named it Paradise of the Pyrenees. It is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.

The retreat is a gated community of 12 houses, with some houses already sold, therefore a friendly community all year, it is a lifestyle and can be a comfortable business if you choose to.

There is optionally land to expand.

Seller part financing available for a qualified buyer, subject to negotiation, You can not find better conditions to secure a French home or rental business. And we can assist you to make it easy and ensure continuity of business.

If it is not sold soon as a going business, we will instead sell each house individually, so be quick to secure the complete package.

The accommodation:

The properties are on two levels:
Ground level: hall, WC, lounge with fireplace and exposed beams, small kitchen, west-facing terrace with spectacular views of the mountains, the valley and the village.
Lower level: bedroom(s) and separate storage room, depending on type, bathroom fitted with bathtub/shower and bidet, hall.


Outside facilities:

Shared facilities, a barbecue, a garden area, direct access to the footpaths of the Canigou Nature Reserve.
Other facilities within walking distance include hot springs thermal center, jacuzzi, sauna, a large public swimming pool, arboretum parks, several restaurants, shops, market 3 times a week, and a casino built during the Victorian Epoque...

Activities for all ages:

Nature rediscovered, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, canyoning, abseiling, climbing courses, adventure trail, horse-riding, spa-treatment, nature photography walks with instructor, bird-watching, guided culture and history walks, spa & wellness - stress management, l'art de vivre, wine & gastronomy, house-hunting (just to mention a few..) - or simply relaxation in beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

NB: Buyer subject to acceptance, as we have a good small community here we want to ensure that any new buyer will fit in.

We have lived our dreams here for two decades, now it can be your turn...


Last chance to buy at this reduced price 499.500 Euros.

Contact us now for more details.