Property features
Swimming pool
Description
This property is superbly located in the countryside near a lively town with all amenities, in the greater Carcassonne area, Occitanie, Languedoc Roussillon, Mediterranean, South of France. Passing the gate, a long drive way leads up to the property located on a small hilltop, well protected in its own parkland. The South facing buildings, dating from early 19th Century, have been recently renovated to a high standard, preserving the character and charm. With the possibilitly to convert further buildings and even to create a 200m² reception room, the property offers an important potential for a commercial activité like high end Gîtes, B&B and events. The beautiful parkland radiates peacefulness and gives the property a majestic feeling. The nice views, the quietness and the enchanting buildings make it all perfect. A unique property, worth a visit.Description of the buildings The main house offers about 300m² on 2 floors. Ground floor: Large entrance hall, 23m², fully equipped kitchen with cellar, 20m², dining room, 32m² with big open fire place, leading via French doors to a spacious lounge, 52m², bedroom with en suite bathroom, 17m². A wooden, original staircase in the entrance hall leads to the 1st floor: (divided into 2 separate units) - 1st part: Landing with 3 bedrooms, 12, 13 and 9m² with separate family bathroom, 9m² - 2nd part: Also accessible via a staircase in the ground floor lounge: spacious lounge, 45m², 2 bedrooms, 20m² each with their own en suite shower rooms. Guesthouse Attached to the main house, 184m² habitable space on 2 floors: Ground floor: Hall with WC and staircase18m², fully equipped family kitchen, 23m², lounge with open fire place, 23m², separate utility room, 14m². First floor: lounge, 38m²; spacious bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing, 45m²; bedroom with en suite shower room, 9m². Caretakers house 100m² of living space. Ground floor: Lounge with open, fully equipped kitchen, bedroom with en suite bathroom, pantry, mezzanine. In between the guesthouse and the caretakers house is the former stables, 115m² with the possibility to add a first floor and a barn, 60m² actually used as storage unit and wine cellar. Opposite the house, in the park, a summer kitchen with a large, sheltered terrace with the old bread-pizza oven. Attached barn, 55m² actually used for garden equipment. Impressive 4 arched open stone and red brick patio, 215m², ideal for entertaining, possibility to create a beautiful room for events The heated swimming pool of 11m x 6m is ideally situated at the far end of the park. Grounds A long driveway with electric gate leads to the beautiful romantic park, with mature century old trees and many fruit trees such as pear, cherry, fig etc.. Three good functioning wells are available for the watering of the garden and the pool. The park is very well kept and easy to maintain. General condition The property is in impeccable condition, very well maintained inside and outside. Double glazing in guesthouse and caretaker?s house. Electric convector heating in all buildings. The house is supplied by town water, a large septic tank was recently installed. Comment A very charming stone property, tastefully renovated, in perfect condition and well situated nearby a lively town with all amenities, the international airports of Toulouse and Carcassonne are in easy reach. Ideal as a large family home or offering major potential for a gite and/or B&B business with seminar and wedding possibilities.