Traditional stone house to Renovate - close to Carcassonne

• 33km from historic Carcassonne
• Located in lovely little village called Rouvenac
• Nearby town of Quillian 20mins
• Large lake at Montbel 20mins
• 1hr 30mins to Perpignan

• Bedrooms: 3
• Village
• Terrace

• Condition - Needs Restoration
• Roof - Good Condition

French House

Located in lovely little village called Rouvenac with a stream running through it and surrounded by fields of sunflowers and stunning countryside.

Rouvenac is situated in The Aude -Languedoc-Roussillon region of France which is South West France and not far from the Pyrenees.

It is a peaceful village with no shops although vans make regular deliveries. It has one restaurant which is very good and is one of the reasons I picked Rouvenac - I love good food and wine! The auberge du Faby http://eng.aubergedufaby.com/index.html.

It is 33km from historic Carcassonne so less than an hour’s drive and is only an hour and a half from Perpignan (which also has an airport) on the coast. As well as the coast there are beautiful lakes in the area such as in Puivert 10 minutes and large lake at Montbel 20mins. Also nearby are Quillian 20min, Limoux 30min and Mirepoix 40min.

Now to the house….

I bought it to renovate slowly but my circumstances have changed and I don’t think I could even start for next 10 years so I have reluctantly decided to sell.

It is a three story terraced corner house . It does not have a garden.

There is a lot of work to do but the walls and roof appear to be sound.There is no staircase. There is no electric, water or drainage connected but all of these are on the road outside.

It has had planning permission agreed twice now to convert but it has now ran out.


The plans were:

Ground floor, open space with kitchen at the far end with a big window that was an old doorway and either dinning or/and living space with window and door to the front with stairs at the side wall.


1st floor, 2 bedrooms with master having French doors and Juliet balcony, second bedroom has a window to the front also a small bathroom in the middle which had planning for new window on the side. Stairs between bedrooms facing bathroom.

2nd floor, half of area as one big room either bedroom or living space with wide French doors leading out to roof terrace providing low maintenance private outside space.

Floor Size

Approx 105m2


I looked at a lot of houses up to four times this price but did not find what I wanted - most I would have had to rip out and start again so I decided to buy one needing all the work and do it my taste and specification.

I have a local English speaking French solicitor (Notaire) which I used when I bought it - he was really good and made it very easy for me.

As this property is in France, the sale price will be converted to euros, and all transactions will take place in euros via a French Notaire

Please ask any questions as I’m sure I missed loads

Pictures
1-5 Outside house
6 Inside house
7 The Restaurant in Rouvenac
8 Fields around Rouvenac
9 Carcassonne Castle
10 Floor Plans
About the region

Rouvenac is situated in the Aude -Languedoc-Roussillon region of France

The closest airport to Rouvenac is Carcassonne Airport 33 km, also within reach are Perpignan Airport 62 km, Toulouse Airport 100 and Beziers Airport 107 km.

Ideally located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees mountains, the department is often referred to as “Cathar Country”. The ‘Cathars’ were a religious movement who were persecuted in the 13th century.

The climate of the Aude is fairly typical to that of the Mediterranean with long hot summers, temperatures often reaching over 30 degrees C and short, mild winters. Rain falls in spring and autumn and there can sometimes be strong Mistral winds and summer storms. The inland hills are colder in winter and the Pyrenees have thick snow cover

What to see in the Aude

Carcassonne

The famous restored mediaeval City of Carcassonne is the department’s capital and most proud possession. Once the inspiration for “The Sleeping Beauty”, the city is packed with interesting sites and memorable views and is a reminder of the Cathar history. There are in total 52 towers and 2 enormous ramparts and the citadel contains over 50 restaurants. The landscape here is unmistakably Mediterranean with wild, rocky hills and hot, stony plains, dominated by the vines of the Minervois and Corbières.

Limoux

The market town of Limoux lies on the river Aude about 30km south of Carcassonne. The well known sparkling wine ‘Blanquette’ is associated with Limoux. The wine was invented well before champagne and is still produced in the area by various small producers. However, most visitors make for the Coopérative Aimery-Sieur d’Arques. There is a weekly market held on Fridays in the arcaded Place de la République. You can enjoy a pleasant walk from here along the banks of the river Aude across the 14th century Pont Neuf. As with the larger towns of the Aude, Cathar history is abundant and a visit to Catha-Rama in Rue Fabre-d’Eglantine explains the history of the religious movement.

Narbonne

Narbonne is officially the oldest town in South-West France and was once a prosperous port. It is ideally located about 15km from the coastline of the Mediterranean. Turning inland on the A61 on route to Carcassonne brings you to this cosmopolitan city with its tree lined walks and esplanades. In addition to all of the historical sites, there are two large markets held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an open air section situated on the banks of the Canal de la Robine. Restaurants offering international cuisines are plentiful and the city as a whole is very cultural.





Castelnaudary

A pretty little town and home of cassoulet, a thick stew made from haricot, beans, sausages, mutton and goose. The airport of Carcassonne if only a few kilometres from Castelnaudary, making it a great base from which to explore the area.

Quillan

This charming town is situated on the banks of the River Aude and is within close proximity to the deep and enchanting forests of the Pyrénées. The main industry of the town is hats and shoes. Quillan and the surrounding area is perfect territory for every adventurous and non-adventurous activity you can think of, from kayaking and canoeing to horse-riding and hiking.

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