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”.
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 project of exquisite beauty which brings together Mediterranean authenticity, traditions and lifestyle with an exciting investment proposition.
12 Reasons to Invest in Les Jardins de St. Benoît
- Magnificent Vineyard and Spa Estate situated on a 17 acre riverside site
- Owners enjoy a share in the vineyard and olive plantation
- Great facilities such as Spa, a gastronomic Mediterranean restaurant, tennis courts indoor & outdoor swimming pools, Children’s' club
- Exquisite craftsmanship homes
- Each home has its own private garden
- Superb location with six international airports within a two hour radius, only 30 minutes from the beach and 90 minutes from the ski-slopes of the Pyrenees.
- Perfect Mediterranean climate - over 300 days of sunshine annually
- Freehold ownership
- Fully furnished
- Full 19.6% VAT rebate
- Extensive personal use options
- Up to 5.5% guaranteed rental income p.a. for 9 years
- “Best French development” by Bentley International Property Awards
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 residences 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 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.
Construction of Les Jardins de St. Benoit started in the end of 2006. The first section will be finished late 2007 with the complete site being finished by end of 2008.
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 5.5% Rental Guarantee for 9 Years
The Developer is offering buyers at Les Jardins de Saint Benoit a range of investment options to suit different requirements. Common to all of the leaseback options are the following features:
- 9 year freehold leases with option to renew
- Returned linked to INSEE index of construction costs
- Low operating costs
These include four leaseback options, each with a distinctive set of features, and an outright purchase option:
Leaseback Option 1; The Pure Investment: Offering a net financial return of 4.5%. This option is available on selected residences.
Leaseback Option 2; The Pleasure Investment: This option offers a net return of 5.12%. This is made up of 3.5% cash return and 1.62% in personal use credit.
Leaseback Option 3; The Leisure Investment: This option offers a net return of 5.43%. This is made up of 2.84% in cash and 2.59% in personal use credit.
Leaseback Option 4; Home from Home: Under this option residents and their guests can use the accommodation for up to six months per annum. When you are not using the residence, the management company will include the property in the rental pool. You will receive 50% of all net rental return.
Non Leaseback Option; Outright Purchase: At the request of the owner, the management company will include your residence in the rental pool. Under this scheme the owner receives 60% of all rental income generated. This purchase is not eligible for Leaseback benefits, and as such the purchase price will include VAT at 19.6%.
Pricing
- One-bedroom townhouse from €234,725
- Two-bedrooms townhouse from €291,975
- Four-Bedroom Villa from €625,000
- Five-Bedroom Villa from €725,000
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.
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