Leaseback - Mediterranean Coast

Located in the heart of a beautiful pine forest, the Mas de Valrugues is faithful to the  provencal style, with it ' s warmly coloured shutters, traditional tilled roofs and "arcades en façade", from which you have a view of the Alpilles.  The Mas de Valrugues, is connected to the Hostellerie du Vallon de Valrugues, allowing easy access to the services offered by this four star establishment.  This includes access to the tennis court, sauna, jacuzzi, music room and English bar. The hotel offers many services to help you relax and escape, as well as a partnership with more than 16 golf courses in Provence . The fine selection of Cotes du Rhone wines and the 2007 Michelin star awarded chef Pierre Reboul of the "Hostellerie du Vallon de Valrugues" are an invitation to discover the art of cooking in Provence.  The residence has its own swimming pool, so that you may enjoy the sun peacefully. The car spaces are conveniently located underground, enabling an uninterrupted view.  Saint Remy-de-Provence is conveniently situated close to many airports, TGV train station and many connecting motorways, making it an easily accessible village.  

There are 28 apartments from studios to 1 bed, ranging from 28 to 66 m2.  Prices range from 216,000 euros to 360,000 euros.  The rental yield is between 3.72% and 4.22% and includes 3 to 4 weeks personal use. 

A prestigious and exclusive hotel comprising 44 rooms with terraces, fully equipped with high quality kitchens and bathrooms and beautifully decorated. The hotel sits few minutes away from the medievel village of Mougins within a splendid park planted with scented olive trees, cyprus trees and pine trees. Mougins is located on the Cote d ' Azur between Antibes and Cannes just a 10 minute drive to them or the beach. Mougins attracts many tourists each year but is also busy throughout the off-season with many French residents. The village and its surroundings have been the subject of many famous painters from Pablo Picasso to Jean Couteau and as such has no less than 20 art galleries and 40 restaurants with many boutique shops, cafes and local produce markets. There are also 5 excellent golf clubs nearby including the famous "Cannes-Mougins Golf country club". The residence has superb facilities including an outdoor heated pool, tennis courts lounge bar and restaurant ensuring the best quality stay.  

A rental yield without occupation of 4.25% or a yield of 4% with 2 weeks of personal occupation.

The development lies to the northeast of the centre of the village in its own parkland in a quiet residential area, and only 5km from the beaches. It benefits from having a large outdoor pool, children’s playground, fitness suite and sauna. There are 60 apartments in total, 55 of which have terraces and balconies. The apartments range in size from studios to 3 bedroom and the whole development has been fully refurbished and furnished to a 4**** standard.

Owners have three ownership options;

Formula A
A pure investment with a  yield of 4.3% but with no personal use.

Formula B
The management company will rent out your apartment against a net guaranteed yield of 2.36 % during:  
-          2 weeks in April
-          1st and 2nd weeks of June
-          2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks of July
-          1st and 2nd weeks of August.
 
Formula C
The management company will rent out your apartment against a net guaranteed yield of 2.20 % during:  
-          1st and 2nd week of June
-          6 consecutive weeks beginning 1st week of July
 
During these weeks you will not be able to use your apartment but you can use it any other weeks whilst the residence is open.  The owner can also choose to allow the management company to rent their property during other weeks and if rented the management company will give them 60% of the turnover generated from the apartment during the additional weeks rented.

Prices from only 92,000€

The residence is extremely well priced and the 4**** status will ensure that is of a very high standard.  It is rare that such a development becomes available in the South of France, with the flexibility for longer periods of personal use, combined with the hassle-free ownership under the leaseback scheme.

The exciting new development comprises 212 apartments grouped into 7 large houses in the style of French country houses. They will be fully furnished and will have internet access and satellite TV.  The excellent facilities include 2 swimming pools, spa and jacuzzi area, fitness suite, green spaces and quaint little squares and pathways leading around the private gardens.  There will also be a multi -sports ground.

The Luberon region of Provence is France at its finest: spectacular countryside of vineyards and orchards; fascinating 'perched' hill-top villages and outstanding natural produce. It is a favourite destination for the French because of the pleasant and picturesque towns and villages, comfortable way of life, agricultural richness, historical and cultural associations.

The yield ranges from 3.5 – 4.6% depending on the amount of occupation (from 0 – 8 weeks per year).   Only 12 two bedroomed houses are remaining. Priced at 131,000 € for a 49m2 property or 160,000 € for 60 m2.  Both have 14m2 private terraces.

New student residence located at the heart of the 12^th district of Marseille.  Located in Rue St Pierre, it will benefit from an ideal location with easy access to Universities and Grandes Ecoles as well as the train station.  Very well served with public transport – bus and metro – it will enjoy a quick connection for the centre of Marseille.  Comprising two buildings and surrounded by a landscaped park, the residence will provide accommodation in a city where there is a shortage of apartments for students in the city.  Each of the 84 studio apartments are functional and particular attention has been taken with comfort, visuals and acoustic, and to optimise space.  The commercial lease offers a rental income while allied to the quality of the building makes the Residence an ideal investment.  

Only a few apartments remain at 92,348 € and with a yield of 4.27%.

Located in the private and secure grounds of the listed Chateau de Deveze ‘Le Fonserane’ is an attractive  residence offering studios to two bedroom apartments.  There will be a spa centre and gastronomic restaurant in the chateau building.  It is located in  the city of Beziers in the Languedoc region, and only a few minutes from the centre of the city and minutes from the Mediterranean beaches.

Prices range from only 64,000 € and the yield is 4.6%.

This is a new leaseback development set in 5 hectares of Mediterranean pin trees.  It will comprise a secured complex of 90 apartments divided into 4 blocks. The first phase comprises 1 & 2 bedroom fully furnished apartments which will be delivered in June 2007. Prices  for one bed 45 m² apartments are from 107 500 € , and for 2 bed 65 m² from 135 000 €.  There is also 2 to 3 weeks personal occupation outside July & August.  The yield is 4% per annum on a 11 years lease contract. 

The facilities will include outdoor and swimming pools, tennis courts, spa, hammam, jacuzzi, fitness, bars & restaurants. It is located 200m from the centre of the village, 2 minutes by car from St Cyprien international golf course and 5 minutes from the beaches.

Superbly situated on a vineyard overlooking the small village of Durban in the Corbieres region of the Languedoc, Le Hameau des Pins affords a unique opportunity to acquire a prestige property in an unspoilt environment close to all the wonders for which Mediterranean France is so justly renowned.  

A place of unparalleled natural beauty, the Hameau des Pins occupies a wonderful hill-side site overlooking the village of Durban. Each villa enjoys panoramic views over the surrounding countryside -a scented patchwork of vines and woodland framed by the Pyrenees to the West and the magnificent 12th Century ruin of Durban Castle to the South. Durban is located in the heart of the Corbières, a famous wine district rich in Cathar castles and historic abbeys. The region enjoys convenient air connections from Northern Europe - airports at Perpignan (38km), Carcassonne (68km), Toulouse (120 km), Montpellier (120km), Girona (160 km) and Nîmes (150km) ensure easy access to this beautiful region. In addition, there is an outstanding road and rail network to ensure your home is within easy reach.

All the residences are constructed using traditional materials and craftsmanship to designs which blend the ancient and the contemporary to spectacular effect. Each features traditional Mediterranean façades with wooden shutters, natural stone walls and high ceilings with exposed wooden beams and floor to ceiling French doors which open out to the gardens beyond. The sunny aspect ensures that the spacious rooms are bathed in light throughout the day. Each villa includes a fully integrated kitchen with aged stone tiling, elegant bathrooms, parquet and local flagstone floor coverings as well as recessed lighting as standard. A choice of further interior finishes guarantees that the final result will meet the most exacting requirements, while a 10-year construction bond guarantees peace of mind. To the rear is a sun deck with integrated barbecue and plenty of shade - the perfect setting for alfresco entertaining. The secluded gardens are well stocked with a variety of Mediterranean plants and shrubs, with an underground irrigation system for easy maintenance. A swimming pool and Jacuzzi, with natural stone surround, can also be fitted to many of the residences as required

Prices at Les Hameau Des Pins range from €235,000 for a two bedroom villa of 86m2 to €478,000 for a four bedroom residence extending to 172m2 with garage and large garden. Pool, interior spa and other options can also be added as required.

Situated only 50m from the old port of La Ciotat, approximately 26 km from Marseille.  The residence offers studio and 1 bed apartments between 98,000 euros and 152,000 euros.  The return of 4.00% is guaranteed by a strong and established management company.  

All along the coast for more than 20 km La Ciotat and the sea have been closely linked since ancient times.  In the west, there are the highest maritime cliffs of Europe, with its highest point being Cap Canaille (394m.)  To the east there is the Gulf d'Amour with its many sand beaches and a boating port with 850 moorings.  There are also many restaurants and hotels that live up to the reputation of the most beautiful of seaside resorts.  La Ciotat will charm you with its old picturesque fishing port, its beautiful 17th c. houses around the port and its Mediterranean atmosphere.   

This new development of 102 apartments is located on the edge of the village of Poggio–Mezzanna in Corsica, approximately 40km from the capital of Bastia and its airport. Situated only a few metres away from the sea with views across the bay and beyond.

The 102 apartments are fully furnished and set in 10 buildings.  They are made up of 1 to 2 bedrooms, incorporating a modern design and ranging in size from 31m2 – 49m2. They also enjoy private terraces or gardens.  The development will be managed by Odalys, France’s second largest management company giving the owners absolute peace of mind. 

Owners can either have a yield of 3.5% with no personal use, or a slightly lower yield of 3.0% with 3 weeks occupation per year.  Prices range from 100,000 euros to 163,000 euros.

Superbly situated 3 metres from the waterfront overlooking the Mediterranean Etang Du Thau, in the port of Marseillan, La Résidence Rive Gauche icomprises just 12 sumptuous apartments offering superb sea views from generous terraces, Résidence Rive Gauche affords discerning clients the opportunity to acquire a prestige waterfront property in an unspoilt Mediterranean environment. With a range of investment options offering guaranteed and tax efficient rental returns when not in use and strong potential for capital appreciation, La Résidence Rive Gauche represents both a Sound Investment proposition and a Coup de Coeur.

Still relatively undiscovered by the mass market, Marseillan is a beautiful little fishing village situated on the Etang De Thau - a large saltwater Lagoon separated from the Med by a slim Lido that runs between Séte and the Cap d'Agde.  Once a significant port for wine shipments, the village now concerns itself primarily with the cultivation of oysters, the distillation of Noilly Prat and the pursuit of Arte du Vivre. It is at Marseillan too that the Canal Du Midi empties into the Mediterranean, and as such it is well known by sailors and shellfish aficionados as one of the gems of the Mediterranean.  Résidence Rive Gauche occupies a commanding waterfront site at the entrance to the port with uninterrupted view over the Etang, the Oyster Beds, and the town of Séte which cascades down Mont St Clair into the Mediterranean. It is rare that a site such as this comes on the market; much less that planning is obtained for residential development.

"Like St Tropez probably looked before Brigitte Bardot decided to grace the beach there (Marseillan) is staggeringly pretty, with one of the most unspoiled ports in France. You can while away many an afternoon at the Château du Port restaurant, drinking wine and watching the boats go by... "
Helena Frith-Powell, "Mad About The Med", The Sunday Times, June 4th 2006

La Résidence Rive Gauche will consist of 12 superbly appointed two bedroom apartments over three floors, ranging in size from 79m² to 104m². 

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The residence has 95 fully furnished apartments ranging from studios to 2 bed flats. Located between the airport and the sea, and less than 15 minutes away from the city centre.  Aside from the accommodation it also boasts a reception area outside parking and a gym. 5minutes from the airport, it is an ideal stopover in Provence .  Thanks to its location, Vitrolles offers an excellent window of opportunity for economical development.  The development comprises studios to 2 bed flats, priced from 71,000 euros to 103,000 euros and with a yield of 5.00%.

Chateau de Jouarres, Azille, Carcassonne

Located at the heart of Languedoc Roussillon, the Chateau de Jouarres (18^th century) is perfectly integrated in this idyllic environment between vineyards, fields and forests.  

Azille is a small village located by the Canal du Midi. Multiple activities make its location a very pleasing one, and is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. You will be able to discover the Chateaux Cathares, the Carcassonne Medieval city, the Roman abbeys and cloisters and even the pink flamingoes on the lakes.  It is located only 30 minutes from Carcassonne airport itself.  

There are three buildings in 5 hectares of a private park with lighting and landscaped grounds.  It comprises one to four bed apartments each with either a private terrace or garden, and views of either the chateau, the vines, the formal gardens or woodland.

This 4 star development also consists of a 240m outdoor swimming pool with a leisure park indoor pool in the chateau, fitness centre, relaxation centre, small pool for children, restaurants and bar in the chateau, lake within short distance for sailing and windsurfing and forests with footpath for walking and cycling.

The yield is 4.0% with 2 weeks free use of the residence, or 4.0% with 4 weeks free personal use.  One bed apartments start at 110,000 €, 2 bed from 141,000 €, 3 bed from 173,000 € and 4 bed from 215,000 €.  However availability is limited.

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Park Arena is a student residential development with 206 fully furnished apartments and studios. The residence has a breakfast room, a large office and equipped gym.   Park Arena has been especially built to meet the needs of the vast student population of Nimes . The development will meet all the conditions for an optimum student lifestyle.  Prices for a studio start at 51,000 euros and the yield is 5.20%.

"Les Lauriers Roses" is an existing residence located in the Mediterranean coastal resort of Cap d’Agde.  This development is a refurbishment of an existing development set in 6 hectares of shaded woodland and arranged in small clusters of low rise building.  It is, located only 800m from the beach and accessible on foot.  Facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool and paddling pool.  It will comprise 1 and 2 bed duplex apartments which are priced between 90,000 euros and 125,000 euros (£60,000 to £84,000) and with a yield of 4.4%.

Cap D'Agde is a large modern marina development situated about 4 km from the historic town of Agde, and about 70 km from Montpellier, at the foot of the extinct volcano of Mont St Loup.  The hub of Cap D'Agde is a series of 'Ports' that make up its marina. A haven for yachts of all shapes and sizes, from small sailing boats to huge 'Floating Gin Palaces'.  The marina at Cap D'Agde is lined with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, all with tables and chairs out on the pavement facing the water. These are an ideal place to while away a few hours sipping cool drinks and watching the world go by.  Walk away from the port and you will discover that Cap D'Agde is much more than just a few bars and restaurants. 

Nimes - Of interest to investors - 5.35% yield on certain apartments

Located only a few minutes walk from the historic centre of Nimes this residence will comprise 143 studio and 1 bed apartments.  Prices start at only 63,000 € (£43,000) for a fully furnished studio with parking, and with a yield of up to 4.9%.

Nîmes is at the heart of a region steeped in the traditions of the Camargue to the south and the Cévennes hills to the north. Whether you are a lover of the arts, nature, the mountains, the sea, ‘farniente’ or activities, there is something to suit all tastes in and around Nîmes. There is a wealth of rich and varied resources around the town, with the town centre an inviting and relaxing ambience for the evenings.  The name of Nimes is inescapably linked to two things – denim and Rome. The latter's influence is highly visible in some of the most extensive Roman remains in Europe, while the former (de Nîmes), equally visible on the backsides of the populace, was first manufactured in the city's textile mills.

Corsica

New development located on the beach at Bravone in Corsica, 1 and 2 bed apartments start at 130,000€, with a yield of 3.90% which includes for 3 weeks personal usage.Corsica is a beautiful island, with breathtaking landscapes, clear blue seas and white sandy beaches. It is the ideal location for people looking for an exotic beach holiday, or for a more active one, with trekking, walking, hiking and skiing all available. Corsica is traditional and unspoilt and the island has a strong sense of culture with its own language and music. Corsica is also the birthplace of Napoleon, and is therefore strongly linked to French history. Bravone is situated in the Costa Serena on Corsica's east coast, this region enjoys a particularly mild microclimate year-round. This development is excellently located on a headland with expansive views over the Mediterranean sea.

Antibes - Exciting Investment Opportunity

Ideally situated on the hills at Antibes, 5 minutes from the beach, 5 minutes from Cap d’Antibes and the millionaire’s villas and the famous marina.  This residence offers an investment in high quality surroundings.  Prices start at 129,000 euros for a studio.  The yield is 4.85% but there is an increased yield of 5% for the first 20 reservations.

Domaine du Golf, Fabrègues, Montpellier

Domaine du Golf is an original and friendly concept,  elegant, carefully thought-out, which offers a luxuriously green environment all year round. Take full advantage of: the compact 9 hole golf course, the practice ground, the country club and swimming pool, the spa and fitness area, the bar, the children’s games area, the walking route, the meeting rooms and entertainment room, in a superb renovated Mas with its open air heated swimming pool. The Languedoc is one of today’s most popular tourist destinations and has also become, over recent years, the ideal place for business. The development is only a short distance from both the beach and Montpellier.

The houses are located on the edge of the Golf course, the estate includes four groups of houses nestled around a large landscaped square together with ornamental flower beds, hedges of flowering laurels, cypress and palm trees and are set with pedestrian paths.

The architectural style perfectly mirrors the traditional charm of local villages, with its Provence-tiled roofs and its monochrome rendering. The houses are terraced with slightly offset faces to preserve individual character. The houses have 2 rooms downstairs, 3 mezzanine or second floor rooms, adapted to different styles,. The semi-detached houses are arranged around a swimming pool complex within the gardens.  The 3-room properties have an L-shaped living room with a good aspect and the 4- room properties have a parental suite on the ground floor.  They all have a private wooden patio, a Jacuzzi and an air-conditioned living room. The quality of services and finish reflect the prestigious nature of the complex.

Prices range from 80,000 euros for a studio apartment of 28 m2 to 209,000 euros for a three bed house of 80 m2.  The yield is 4.8% without use or 4.4% which includes 2 weeks use.

Hotel du Golf , Avignon

Situated in the heart of the countryside, the Avignon Golf Club is located in one of the most beautiful regions of France.  The Hotel du Golf in Avignon consists of 60 apartments, 30 of which are spread over 4 buildings of one story each and 30 more suites are to follow, located in the heart of an 18 hole golf course.  The suites are large measuring 45 m2 and each of them have either a private terrace or a balcony with views over the golf course and the Ventoux Mountains beyond. 

Prices start at 148,000 euros with a yield of 3.98% with personal usage and 4.95% without.

Le Domaine des Cigales, Castries (34)  

Located near the village of Castries , only 10minutes from Montpellier , The Domaine des Cigales is a 4**** development in an exceptional location. It benefits from a very quiet and green environment within a pine forest. It is located 10 minutes to the international golf course of Massane. Castries is a medieval town with a strong cultural and historical heritage circling its castle. All year round one can benefit from the local markets with the potters and the florists and the concerts at the castle.  The residence has an automatic gate with a remote control and benefit from a surveillance camera linked to the reception area.  

The layout offers great comfort and space to allow you to enjoy the plenitude and warmth of the region. The villas are equipped with the highest standard furniture and the kitchens are fully integrated with a dishwasher.  

54 individual 1 and 2 bed villas with  living area from 46 to 53 m2, private garden and car parking. The residence benefits from a swimming pool.  

Price between 135,800€ to 162,000€ with a yield of 4.3%

Lyon

Located in the commercial centre of Lyon, Studio to 2 bed apartments starting at 82,000 euros with a yield of 5%+

Residence des Remparts, Carcassonne (11)  

Located 300m from the medieval centre of Carcassone (Cité), this residence classed as a 3***  residence is ideally located to offer you a calm and agreeable residential environment. The residence is bordered by an alley of chestnut trees dating from the XIX century.  Carcassonne and la Bastide St Louis at its foot form a unique jewel and a world heritage site.   The area benefits from a sunny and warm climate and an enviable geographic location. The Cité is the starting point for any excursions to discover a county of  culinary and wine traditions with local towns full of tourist treasures.

The layout offers great comfort and space to allow you to enjoy the plenitude and warmth of the region. The villas are equipped with the highest standard furniture and the kitchens are fully integrated with a dish washer.  The residence has an automatic gate with a remote control and benefit from a surveillance camera linked to the reception area.  

82 studio to 2 bed apartments in three buildings with private car parking and living areas between 29 to 62 m2 with terraces up to 37m2.  The residence enjoys an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre with hamman.  

Prices 89,000€ and 190,000€  with a yield up to 4%.

Domaine Le Mas des Vignes, Calvisson (30)

Located on a hill in a heart of the Nimes region, the Domaine Le Mas des Vignes” will occupy 5 hectares of the 21 that are made of pine trees and heathers. It is located only 30minutes from the beaches of Montpellier and the Cévennes. It is really well integrated in a green and relaxing environment. It is also near the Camargue National Park .  226 individual villas from T2, T3 and T4 habitable area between 28 and 72 m2 with private garden and car parking, equipped with the highest standard furniture and the kitchens are fully integrated with a dishwasher.  

Prices between 68,500€ and 162,000€ with delivery summer 2008.

Le Mas des Arènes, Mouriès, Provence

This 4**** development will comprise 86 apartments and cottages ranging from 1 to 3 bed properties (32 to 64m2).  It is located on the edge of one of Provence's most delightful villages at the foot of the Alps and with great views.  The properties reflect the local architecture and have been traditionally designed.  They have their own gardens and share a large outdoor swimming pool.  

Prices start at only 112,000 euros and the yield is between 4.28% and 4.70%.  Personal occupation is also possible.

Le Domaine de Manon, Signes, Var

This three star residence is due to be released shortly and is likely to prove very popular.  It will comprise a larger building consisting of 57 apartments and 12 small villa type buildings each consisting of 6 apartments.  The accommodation ranges from studio apartments of 23 m2 to 2 bed units of up to 74 m2.  The properties stand in their own large and private grounds with its own secured entrance.  Given the location in the south of France the properties are very well priced in our opinion ranging from 80,000 euros to 206,000 euros.  The yield is also very impressive, at 5% based on no personal occupancy to 3.5% which allows for 8 weeks free usage.  If you are interested we would urge you to register your interest now.  A brochure is available on request.

Le Carré Beauchêne, Sainte-Maxime

Le Carré Beauchêne is an new leaseback development.  It is ideally situated in Sainte-Maxime, on the Gulf of Saint Tropez, and is close to the superb 18-hole golf course, marina and beaches. This is a small exclusive development and this the latest release of this villa resort features 20 villas with individual swimming pools.  

At present several villas are still available.  They have 109 m2 of living space and stand in their individual plots.  Prices are around 985,000 euros and are furnished to a very high standard.  The price includes all luxury furnishings and private swimming pool.  The yield is 3.4%

Clustered together amongst rocks and flowers with both shade and sun provided, the villas nestle amongst oaks and pines in a scented Provençal garden. A real haven of peace for restful holidays by the pool, listening to the song of the cicadas in these gentle southern climes. It offers the service and sophistication you would expect from a prestigious establishment providing rented holiday accommodation to families, a weekend's golfing among friends or a short relaxing break on the Cote d'Azur at any time of the year.  It comprises a enclosed, secure estate, with a warden all year round.  The villas have high quality interiors, stylish furniture and decor.

Le Carré Beauchêne's villas have been designed along the lines of traditional southern country houses. The colours chosen for the facades are typical of those found on a Provençal painter's palette: pink ochre tones and wooden shutters painted green or blue. This sober, simple decoration emphasises what is harmonious and natural. The use of traditional materials such as wood, terracotta and cast iron, along with carefully designed interiors with American fridge, refined furniture and a huge fireplace, perfect for fires on autumn evenings, adds an undeniable charm to the whole concept.  The photographs show the existing development.

Golf de Rochebrune sur Argens, Var - Two units remaining

For golfing enthusiasts and anyone seeking a very special vacation spot, it would be hard to beat the Green Bastide holiday complex with its eighteen Provençal-style houses nestled in an enclosed and private estate.  The houses, all with private terraces and gardens, slope gently down towards the eighteenth hole and offer outstanding panoramic views over a large outdoor heated pool and the surrounding golf course.

Roquebrune-sur-Argens 18-hole golf course, located on a hillside facing the Massif des Maures, has one of the Côte d'Azur's most beautiful panoramic views. The gently undulating, winding course (par 71) is bordered by cork oaks and maritime pines. Both the clubhouse and practice course are located within a short walk from your house.

A small exclusive development of just 17 two bedroom properties each with a garden and garaging, located around a communal pool.  The properties rare between 76 m2 and 87 m2 and are priced between 540,000 - 633,000 euros.  The development is located between St Tropez and Cannes.  

The yield is approx 4%. Ref: MA1020

NEW - L'Oustau de Sorgue Resort and Spa****, Provence

Only a few minutes away from the centre of town, the Oustau de Sorgue Resort & Spa pays tribute to Provence's easy-going lifestyle in a domain protected by surrounding walls and planted with cypress and olive placid trees.  Seventy-three village houses flanking peaceful pedestrian alleys are set within the confines of seven restructured Provençal bastides.  With a choice of either two, three or four rooms, each house has a small landscaped garden with a furnished patio.  Elegant interiors, in which the lightly glossed country-style furniture blends perfectly with the wrought iron and the terracotta floors.

Conceived for the pleasure of the entire family, the resort offers a spa with a heated indoor pool overlooking a garden plus balneotherapy area, hammam, sauna, massage and cardio-training rooms. Facilities also include an outdoor aquatics pool with chutes and paddling pool, and children's play areas.

Prices: 236,000 - 330,000 euros .  Yield: 4.5%

Patio Castellane, Port-Vendres, Languedoc Roussillon

This small residence comprises two 2 and 3-storey buildings; it faces south towards the famed vineyards of Banyuls.  Perfectly integrated into the environment, its architecture offers a contemporary appearance. Having passed the entrance, decorated with a sunscreen, discover the calm of an interior landscaped patio which serves the residence’s two lobbies. Each building offers a choice of apartments, from studios flats to 5-room flats, and the roof area is crowned with 5 houses. The lounges open out onto beautiful balconies, loggias or terraces, covered with wooden pergolas for the roof houses.

Port-Vendres is a natural, deep-water port lying in the last stretch of the Pyrenean foothills and close to the border with Spain.  A former stopover for Greek sailors, a port for the Kings of Mallorca and a naval port under Louis XIV, it has kept many of the riches from its notable historic and  economic past.

Prices from 83,000 - 185,000 euros inc vat and Yields of 3.7 - 4.5%.  The Lease  is a 3, 6, 9 year rolling lease

Reserve between now and 16th September and pay no notary fees.

Montpellier - Limited availability

In a few short years the booming university town of Montpellier has soared from 25th to 8th in the list of France’s biggest cities. Under the long-term mayorship of Georges Frèche, Montpellier is today the key power base of the south, halfway between Paris and Barcelona. Its centre has been transformed by Claude Vasconi’s Corum conference and music hall, set in a landscaped esplanade, and by Ricardo Bofill’s postmodern Antigone, a new town quarter near place de la Comédie. A second tramline is set to open in 2006 and by 2010 a third one, which will link the city centre to the nearest beach at Palavas-les-Flots.

This development is a business and tourist residence, located in the heart of the historical centre of Montpellier, a few steps from the Comédie square (the most famous in the town) and a few stops from the station, Appart’City Cap Affaires Montpellier benefits from an exceptional location in a very animated area.  It comprises 147 apartments from studio to 2 bedrooms.

Prices from 96,000 euros with a yield of 4.9%

Les Ayguades, Gruissan - Limited availability

Les Ayguades residence is located within the city boundaries of Gruissan, in Aude, some fifteen kilometres from Narbonne. With 50 km of coast improved to meet the needs of modern tourism, this area has protected the typical character of its coast and its small villages, bird islands and ponds …

In the heart of the Cathar area, Gruissan has retained its picturesque aspects.  An old fishing and wine producing village, with old houses surrounding the centuries old Barberousse tower, offering a unique view of the village and landscape.

Les Ayguades residence is located in a 6 hectare park near the Mateille lake, and offers an outstanding setting, opposite the sea.  A true holiday village, this resort is ideal for families and children.  The 145 dwellings range from studios to three room apartments.  Each apartment has a terrace with a view of the beach or the many green spaces.  A large outdoor swimming pool, guests will have access to a full array of sports facilities.  The entrance to the site is secure with an electrical code gate, and the car parks are remote from the living areas.

Prices start at only 53,000 euros (£37,000) and the yield is 4.4%

Le Closerie, Barjac, Gard

The residence will comprise 3 star apartments of studio to 2 bed with terraces, and with many facilities including a communal pool.  Situated in Barjac, between the Cèze River gorges and the Ardèche, Barjac has a great view of the Cévennes mountains. Its central location is an excellent starting point for hikes in the Ronze forest, which contains extraordinary Neolithic relics. The town has a high standard of living, due in part to medical and commercial services that are worthy of any large city. It hosts an international antiques fair during Easter and on August 15.

Prices 79,000 -144,000 euros

Yield 4.50% - 4.80%

Les Mimosas, St Raphaël, French Riviera- Sold out but please contact for any returns

The “Mimosas” development is located at St Raphaël, in the French Riviera and facing sandy beaches. It will comprise one to three bedroom properties ranging from 26 m2 to 55m2.  

As an area with many aspects and numerous water sports activities, the St Raphaël bay and its coast are known to be the one of the best tourist regions in France. Ideally located between St Tropez, Cannes , Monaco and the Verdon Canyon. The “Mimosas” development benefits from an exceptional location positioned between the fields of olive trees and lavender bathed in sunlight, only 400 metres from the beach and 3km to the town of St Raphael.  Prices start at around 86,000€.

Yield : 4.5%

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Antibes Old Port - Limited availability

Just seven studios to 2 bed apartment standing in landscaped private grounds with swimming pool.  Prices start at 136,000 euros and the yield is 4%.

L’Atrium d'Anaiite, Aix en Provence

Located in an important and dynamic part of the town, near the pedestrian streets, the development has been designed in classical style.  It is an existing building which will be refurbished to provide 140 studio and 2 room air-conditioned apartments, complete with solarium and underground car parking.  Prices start at 89,000 euros and the yield will be 4.5%.

Les Jardins de Saint Benoit

St Laurent, Corbières region of the Languedoc

Studio to 3 bed townhouses and 3 to 5 bed room villas

"Les Jardins de Saint Benoit” is located in Saint-Laurent de la Cabrerisse, a small village in the Corbières region of the Languedoc, the heart of Cathar country.  It is an exclusive holiday resort development comprising villas and townhouses with its own on-site facilities. “Les Jardins de Saint Benoit” combines Mediterranean authenticity, traditions and lifestyle.

Awarded the title “Best French development 2004” by Bentley International Property awards, Les Jardins de Saint Benoit is following the success of the prestigious Domaine des Pins in nearby Durban.

The concept is that it becomes a “village” in its own right.  In the heart of the project is a central cloister with fountains – akin to those in the Cistercian Abbeys - which provides the focus of daily living. This rendezvous enhances the unhurried atmosphere of a traditional Languedocian village.  The resort has superb facilities such as a gastronomic Mediterranean restaurant, a bar lounge, various swimming pools (exterior and interior) bordered by stones and gardens, spa, health and fitness institute, a children’s club and tennis court.

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Preliminary Announcement - Le Cloitre, Olonzac

Location:  Olonzac - 30 minutes from Carcassonne

Accommodation: 1 to 3 rooms

A four-star tourism residence modelled on an old cloister, with a front in old stone and arches set around a central courtyard. The apartments of character (from one to three rooms), decorated and furnished in a spirit that is both contemporary and Mediterranean, either have a little shaded garden under a stone arch, or a spacious private terrace for the duplex apartments.

Le Cloître has numerous leisure facilities, including a heated outdoor swimming pool, with deck chairs for relaxation. A magnificent Spa, consisting of an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and body treatment room, is an invitation to delight your senses.

Prices: On request

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Résidence du Golf - St Cyprien, Pyrénées Orientales

New Residence made up of 110 apartments R+2. A luxurious Residence with the charm of Mediterranean architecture, made-up of a swimming pool, garden or terrace and a restaurant.

Yield: 4.5%

Prices: Studio to 2 bed available.  105,000 -228,000 euros (28 - 56m2).  Please enquire for full details - limited availability

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Montauroux, Var 

4 star luxury residence comprising 1 to 4 bed properties (40 - 72 m2) and numerous amenities including swimming pool.

Prices: 159,000 - 248,000 euros