Property of the Week

Leading luxury developer Propriétés & Co announce the exclusive reveal of the first properties at its spectacular new branded resort, LUX* La Baraquette Resort & Residences in the picturesque port town of Marseillan in southern France. The Waterfront Collection  are the resort’s superior typology, ideal for luxury living in a relaxed style and setting. The villas benefit from a prime position, with unrestricted views over the private vineyard and Thau lagoon. Offering an unrivalled range of benefits to purchasers, LUX* La Baraquette Resort & Residences provides the ultimate lifestyle in France’s largest wine region. With only four homes available, the exclusive Waterfront Collection Villas are now available to purchase fully-furnished, with prices starting from €5.1 million (inclusive of VAT ).

The homes are designed by Barcelonian firm Slow Life Architects, with interiors collaboration by esteemed designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán (Amazonico, Mayfair and Soho House, Barcelona), and take inspiration from the traditional stone farmhouses of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in which the development is situated. The bright and spacious residences expertly combine the colours, textures and mood of the Mediterranean coast, creating an atmosphere of contemporary elegance fused with modern convenience.

Designed for family living as well as entertaining, each home spans 7,500 sq. ft. with up to an additional 11,800 sq. ft of outdoor space, including terraces, a garden and a private infinity pool with jacuzzi. The open plan living spaces on the ground floor are designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows and glass walls that retract into the stone façade. The open kitchen fully fitted with solid stone countertops and a butler’s pantry to facilitate easy catering will be the anchor of the entire ground floor. The spacious living room flows from the kitchen dining area to the vast outdoor terrasse, with uninterrupted space, comfortable seating areas and a suspended fireplace.

On the upper level of the properties, the spacious master suite opens onto a large east-facing pergola-shaded terrace which boasts views on the lagoon, and over the oyster tables, all the way to Mont Saint-Clair. The master suite also has the usual amenities; walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom with double vanity, bathtub and separate shower.

Each villa has four additional guest bedrooms each with en-suite bathrooms and direct terrace access. These ensure family and guests can enjoy their own private space, whilst still enjoying the direct views of the Mediterranean Sea which are available from every room in the properties. One of the guest bedrooms is located on the ground floor for optimal flexibility. The homes also provide a three-car underground garage, an elevator, electric car and bike charging facilities, children’s playroom, state-of-the-art cinema, wine cave, billiards room and sauna. The exterior spaces are fully equipped for entertaining at home with an outdoor kitchen with barbecue grill and a firepit.

Each of the four spacious villas of the Waterfront Collection will immerse their owners in the peaceful landscape of the South of France at its most authentic. The residences are positioned on the edge of La Baraquette's scenic vineyard and offer panoramic views across the breath-taking Thau lagoon - the most extensive and deepest of all the lagoons in Languedoc-Roussillon. As a natural environment, the Thau Lagoon is unique in Europe, with an exceptionally diverse ecology that supports a number of family-run Shellfish farms famed for their Thau Oysters.

Jean-Francois Garneau of Propriétés & Co comments; “Our Waterfront Collection villas, being launched to the market are exquisite and chime with the authenticity of the LUX* Resort and the wider Marseillan area. With only four available, these are the most exclusive homes at the resort and present the opportunity to live the ultimate South of France lifestyle with unsurpassable views and everything at your fingertips."

The resort is anchored by a 5 star hotel, that will be managed by LUX* Hotels and Resorts, as will the  Waterfront Collection villas.  Villa owners at LUX* La Baraquette will have a privileged access to all hotel facilities, including a spa, multiple restaurants and concierge. Perfect for wine connoisseurs, residents will be able to access the resort’s 11 acre private vineyard and the La Baraquette Wine Academy, which includes bespoke individual harvest experiences, winemaking courses and personal wine storage options. Ownership also includes membership to the resort’s Nautical Club, maintenance and housekeeping services, with the option to reclaim 20% VAT of the real estate purchase price by entering a management agreement with the resort operator.

LUX* La Baraquette is set in the charming 17^th century port town of Marseillan, which offers all the cachet of the neighbouring French Riviera towns, with a more relaxed, authentic lifestyle. Located in the Occitanie region which despite being less touristic than nearby Provence and Côte d’Azur, offers a unique sense of exclusivity authenticity and discovery, with a picturesque coastline and six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The area is abundant with charming villages, medieval chateaux, national parks and several renowned vineyards popular with wine critics and innovators. There are also a number of Michelin-starred restaurants throughout.

Residences at LUX* La Baraquette start from €300,000. For more information, visit
www.la-baraquette.com, email contact@la-baraquette.com or Tel: 020 7060 7449.