Villa Dendrane, is situated in the stunning panoramic valleys of forest and vineyards, near Quillan, South Aude, Occitanie, with a backdrop of the Pyrenees to gaze over as you relax on one of the terraces, by the newly landscaped garden and re-tiled, secure private heated pool. The property was purchased in September 2017, the changes internally and to the garden and pool are significant and have been beneficial to all. A significant attraction of this holiday Villa, in its 1250m2 estate, is the tranquillity and the varied activities and destinations that the location offers, plus the access to a number of airports, with the beach or mountains just a drive away. The external area of the villa, offers 3 different terrace settings, the main terrace, which is a covered tiled area at the front of the villa, overlooking the garden and pool, with table and chairs to seat 6, an area to eat or retreat from the sun. The second sitting area is adjacent, and is situated under a wooden pergola, and boasts a 12 seat Rattan effect table and chairs. The third pergola, at the rear is now a children's play area, complete with a few toys and a playhouse. Plus an 8 seat sofa and table.

Hello, I'm Mike, and this is my wife Pauline in the picture. I'm recently retired and Pauline still works for the NHS in Liverpool. I spent many years in retail management working for 3 of the big food retailers, before taking early retirement in 2017. Pauline has worked in the NHS for over 30 years in several different administrative positions. It had always been a dream to live in France, after enjoying so many holidays in the summer on the South coast with my 3 boys. We found South France by accident really back in 1998, as flights abroad became too expensive for a young family. So a change of direction, saw us drive down to the French Med instead, and for the next 12 years the boys enjoyed the beaches and camp life with sites all across the coast. But Argeles-sur Mer always stayed a favourite of mine, and a guide location for a future purchase. So buying this property in September 2017, was the realisation of this dream. The setting in the valleys and the shadows of the Pyrenees, is supreme. Waking up and sitting out in the mornings with a coffee and croissant, with the sun just rising is fantastic, not to mention that early morning swim to get the blood flowing. Perfect.

ACTIVITIES: Rafting/canoeing/kayaking along the River Aude between Axat and Quillan is popular, Lake beaches at Puivert and Lake Montbel, indoor and outdoor pools in Quillan and other local towns, the African park, Dinosaur museum, several traditional museums, Water and fun parks, the Red Tourist train from Axat, Horse riding, Climbing walls, Jungle Jim type parks, Airbus museum, Canal cruises, Futurscope, Space museum, Karting, Fishing, Bicycle tours and hire [ can recommend 2 rental sites], Mountain biking along 870km of tracks in Aude, Road cycling along previous Tour de France routes, on relatively quiet roads, Hiking/walking through forests or mountains on paths, beach activities, quad bike and motor bike hire, and of course skiing at several different locations, the nearest is Mijanes, and Ax-les-Thermes, Les Angles, Puyvalador and Formigueres are not far away too. ACCESS: Having a car, is essential for access, and for getting around. But motorways and good local roads, make travel to all the attractions comfortable. The final approach, can be made from St Ferriol, the views are breathtaking as you climb up into the mountains and down into the valley.