A contemporary house, only 7km from Uzes, with views across the Gard countryside has come to the market.

The house was built between 2006 and 2009 by its architect owner and the living space covers 500m2. The master bedroom suite has a private terrace while a further 3 bedrooms have their own bathrooms.

A magnificent living room and dining room leads onto the terrace and beneath is a wine cellar. The entire property has a mixture of oak and slate floors as well as waxed concrete.

Eco-friendly energy is supplied by solar panels and a geothermal heating and the pool is salt water.

Uzes is about 25km north east of Nimes, which is the nearest airport for flights from the UK.

Home Hunts are asking €2.8m (020 8144 5501; www.home-hunts.com)