Property description
1 open living room
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
1 private car parking
Key Features:
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215 m² of living space on a 400 m² plot
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4 spacious bedrooms, including a master with private shower room
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Large, light-filled double living room and dining area
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Fully equipped kitchen opening onto a private courtyard
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Elegant high ceilings and refined, light-toned decor
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Tastefully selected furnishings (option to purchase fully furnished)
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Restored in 2008
Layout:
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Ground Floor: Grand entrance hall, bright double living room, dining room, equipped kitchen, office
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Upstairs: 4 large bedrooms arranged around a central vestibule, 1 with en-suite shower, plus a spacious, bright bathroom
Outdoor Spaces:
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Front garden with private parking, sliding gate, and electric car charging point
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Secluded rear courtyard with a small pool (4.5m x 2.5m)
Modern Comforts:
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Town gas heating
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VMC and air conditioning installed on the upper floor in 2021
Ideal Location:
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15 min to all amenities in Sommières
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35 min to Nîmes, 50 min to Montpellier, 40 min to Uzès
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20 min to A9 motorway, 35 min to TGV station and airport
This rare property combines authentic charm, generous volumes, natural light, and absolute tranquility—perfect as a main residence or a charming holiday home.
Lecques: a quiet village in Occitanie
🌿 Overview
Lecques is a small, picturesque village of roughly 300 residents, located in the Gard department of the Occitanie region. Nestled on the banks of the Vidourle River, it enjoys a peaceful setting surrounded by classic Mediterranean landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and garrigue. Its location, just 5 km north of Sommières and approximately 30 minutes from both Nîmes and Montpellier, offers the perfect blend of tranquil village life and accessibility.
🏡 Village Atmosphere
The village charm is immediately apparent in its traditional stone architecture, featuring narrow winding streets and vaulted passageways, with many homes having been tastefully renovated. It maintains a tight-knit and welcoming community atmosphere, comprising a mix of local residents, second-home owners, and expatriates. The lifestyle here is profoundly peaceful and rural, yet the proximity to Sommières ensures convenient access to a wider variety of markets, shops, and restaurants.
🚶♂️ Things to Do
The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking and biking, with the Vidourle River offering natural swimming spots during the summer months. For cultural outings, the vibrant town of Sommières is close by and hosts a variety of festivals, markets, and events throughout the year. History enthusiasts will appreciate Lecques' medieval character, which is preserved in its ancient bridges and historic mills along the river.
💡 Good to Know
The real estate market attracts those seeking authentic charm near Sommières without intense tourism, with prices generally more accessible than in Provence though higher for beautifully restored properties. While the village itself has no major shops, all amenities are a short 10-minute drive away in Sommières, and both Montpellier and Nîmes airports are within a 45-minute drive.
