Modern 2024 contemporary home with pool, large terrace & independent apartment in St-Hippolyte-du-Fo
€599,000
The Basics
Overview
Our Analysis
This 2024 new-build offers a rare turnkey alternative to the high-maintenance stone masons typical of the Gard, trading historical 'charm' for high-spec insulation and immediate habitability. Positioned on a hillside at the fringe of the Cévennes, it serves as a practical bridge for those who want proximity to rugged nature without the logistical headaches of old-world renovation. It is realistically for a professional family or active retirees who prioritize thermal efficiency and separate guest space over central village character.
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Price & Market
The Property
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Energy Performance (DPE)
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The Verdict
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Financials
What It Costs to Own
Estimated monthly and upfront costs based on your buyer profile
Upfront
~€236,605
Monthly
~€2,951 /mo
Rental potential
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Location & Daily Life
Location
Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30)
Living here
What daily life looks like in this area
While the listing mentions 'minutes from shops', the hillside location typically makes the return walk with groceries quite strenuous; a car or e-bike is practical reality.
Nearby services
Risks & Compliance
Safety & crime
Interpreted from official police & gendarmerie records
Development & Zoning
No development zones (AU) found within ~800m — the surrounding area is not earmarked for urbanization.
Planning prescriptions in the area:
Reserved land (2 zones)
Set aside for future public infrastructure (roads, utilities)
Planning constraint (7 zones)
- · PPRi : ZONAGE Réglementaire M-UCU
- · PPRi : ZONAGE Réglementaire TF-UTCSP
- · PPRi : ZONAGE Réglementaire F-U
- · PPRi : ZONAGE Réglementaire M-UTCSP
- + 3 more
Renovation Constraints
This property appears to fall within the protected perimeter of Protected monument. If confirmed, visible exterior changes (windows, roof, facade materials) would need approval from the Architecte des Bâtiments de France (ABF). This process typically adds 2–6 months and may constrain design choices. Verify with the mairie.
Source: Géoportail de l'Urbanisme (PLU) · View full zoning map
Legal considerations
Next Steps
Questions to ask
- Does the property have the 'Assurance Dommages-Ouvrage' in place and valid for 10 years?
- Is the independent apartment fully recognized in the original planning permission?
- What is the energy rating (DPE) — is it an A or B as expected for a 2024 build?
Documents to request
- Certificat de Conformité (delivered by the Mairie)
- Assurance Dommages-Ouvrage (10-year warranty certificate)
- Dossier de Diagnostic Technique (including DPE and ERP)
This report is generated from listing data and regional knowledge. It is not a substitute for a professional survey, legal review, or in-person visit.
Characteristics
Details
- Property Type
- Villa
- Status
- Good
- Total living m2
- 230 m²
Room information
- Bedrooms
- 4
- All bathrooms
- 3
Special features
- Double glazing
- yes
- Swimming pool
- yes
- Broadband internet
- yes
- Guesthouse
- yes
- Air conditioning
- yes