4-Bed Contemporary Villa with Pool & 50m² Garage Near Saint-Cyprien, Alénya



Languedoc-Roussillon, Pyrénées-Orientales, Alénya, France, Alénya (France)
4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 187m² Floor area
€695,000
House
Parking
4 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
187m²
No garden
Pool
Not furnished
Description
On a warm June evening, the sliding glass doors of the main living room are thrown wide open, and the scent of grilling sea bass drifts in from the summer kitchen while the pool tiles catch the last of the Catalan sun—deep turquoise against warm terracotta. That's not a fantasy. That's a Tuesday here in Alénya.
This single-story contemporary villa in the Pyrénées-Orientales sits just a few minutes from Saint-Cyprien-Plage, one of the most sought-after stretches of the French Mediterranean coast, and it carries that easy confidence that only well-built homes in genuinely good locations can pull off. At 187 square metres of living space on one level, it's substantial without being unwieldy—the kind of house you actually want to move around in, not just photograph.
Step inside and the first thing that hits you is the scale of the main living area. A cathedral ceiling soars overhead, giving the double living room an almost industrial grandeur that's rare at this price point south of Montpellier. The architect didn't try to hide the mechanics of the space—exposed ducted air conditioning runs along the ceiling like something you'd see in a Paris loft, and it works, because the rest of the room earns it. A high-end open-plan kitchen anchors one end, built around a huge central island that doubles as a breakfast counter, prep station, and the natural gathering point every dinner party eventually migrates toward. Large sliding glass doors line the south-facing wall, dissolving the boundary between inside and out, flooding the room with the 300-plus days of sunshine that this corner of France is quietly famous for.
The sleeping quarters are thoughtfully arranged. Three bedrooms sit along the main corridor, including a master suite that goes well beyond the standard brief: a proper dressing room, a private bathroom, and—outside, on its own private terrace—a freestanding bathtub. Soaking in that tub while looking up at a sky full of Roussillon stars is the sort of thing people build entire renovation projects to achieve. Here, it comes as standard. The fourth room, positioned off the living area, works equally well as a home office, a children's playroom, or a self-contained guest space depending on who's visiting and when.
Then there's the garage. Over 50 square metres, which in practical terms means two cars comfortably, a motorcycle collection if that's your thing, bikes, surfboards, paddleboards, and all the outdoor equipment that accumulates when you live five minutes from the coast. The custom ironwork partition that lets you see straight through from the living room into the garage sounds like a quirky detail until you see it—it's the kind of architectural decision that makes visitors stop and ask questions.
Outside, the plot has been laid out with genuine leisure in mind. The swimming pool is long enough to actually swim laps in, finished with striking decorative tiles that shift colour depending on the light. Exotic hardwood terraces frame the pool on two sides. A dedicated summer kitchen area means you can cook, eat, and host entirely outdoors from April through October without feeling like you're camping. Multiple relaxation zones—some shaded, some open to the sun—mean that a family of six and a group of friends can all find their preferred corner of the garden simultaneously. Several parking spaces at the front handle the logistics of guests arriving.
Alénya itself is one of those villages that locals have quietly loved for decades without it tipping into the self-conscious "discovered" phase that changes a place. The weekly market on the village square sells Roussillon wine, Catalan charcuterie, and peaches that actually smell like peaches. Saint-Cyprien is five minutes by car—or a reasonable bike ride—with a full marina, seafood restaurants along the port, and a genuine beach town atmosphere that doesn't evaporate after July. Perpignan, the Catalan capital of France, is under 20 minutes away: the Palais des Rois de Majorque, the Castillet fortress, and a restaurant scene anchored by serious Catalan cuisine—think escudella, cargolade snail grills over vine cuttings, and anchovy preparations from Collioure that you'll find nowhere else in the world.
The surrounding region rewards exploration across every season. In winter, Font Romeu ski station is about 90 minutes into the Pyrenees—one of the sunniest ski resorts in Europe, high enough for reliable snow, close enough for a day trip. Spring brings wildflowers across the Corbières garrigue and the Canigou massif, and the gorges of the Galamus are hikeable from late March. Summer is the coast: the rocky Côte Vermeille from Collioure to Cerbère, kayaking around Cap Bear, sailing out of Saint-Cyprien marina. Autumn is wine harvest season across Roussillon's appellations—Banyuls, Rivesaltes, Maury—with vignerons opening their caves and the vineyards turning gold.
Getting here is straightforward. Perpignan airport handles direct flights from multiple UK, German, Dutch, and Scandinavian cities, particularly in summer. Barcelona El Prat is under two hours by road and dramatically expands international connections. The TGV from Perpignan reaches Paris in just over five hours, and the Catalan high-speed rail connects to Barcelona in under an hour—a genuinely useful cross-border link for owners who split time between France and Spain.
For international buyers considering a second home in southern France, the Pyrénées-Orientales market has remained resilient and continues to attract attention from buyers priced out of the Côte d'Azur who refuse to compromise on climate or coast. Properties at this specification level—single-story, pool, large garage, ready to move into—in this location are not common at this price. The villa is in good condition and move-in ready, which for a vacation home purchase matters enormously: you want to arrive with a suitcase, not a building schedule.
Key features at a glance:
- 4 bedrooms including master suite with dressing room, private bathroom, and outdoor freestanding bathtub
- Cathedral-ceiling double living room with industrial-style exposed ducted air conditioning
- High-end open-plan kitchen with oversized central island
- Large sliding glass doors opening directly to pool terrace
- Long lap pool with decorative tiles and exotic hardwood decking
- Summer kitchen and multiple outdoor entertaining and relaxation areas
- Garage exceeding 50m² with custom ironwork window onto living room
- Single-story layout — fully accessible and easy to maintain
- 4th room suitable as office or guest bedroom
- Multiple parking spaces at front of plot
- Secure plot in quiet residential setting
- 5 minutes to Saint-Cyprien-Plage and marina
- Under 20 minutes to Perpignan city centre and TGV station
- Direct flight connections via Perpignan airport
- Strong vacation rental market in coastal Pyrénées-Orientales
This is the kind of property that sells once and then stays in a family for a generation. If you're ready to see it in person or want to discuss the purchase process as an international buyer—including financing options, notaire procedures, and rental management for the months you're not in residence—reach out to the Homestra team today. Viewings are available with flexible scheduling for buyers travelling from abroad.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 4
- Size
- 187m²
- Price per m²
- €3,717
- Garden size
- 800m²
- Has Garden
- No
- Has Parking
- Yes
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- Yes
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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