Country House & Independent Cottage, Carcassonne, Aude

Property Description

It’s all about the location! This stunning home combines tranquility with uninterrupted rural views and yet is very near an international airport, other transport links, shops, amenities and restaurants.  Great for an excursion to the Mediterranean coast, a trip into Spain or skiing in the Pyrenees.

Situated close to the impressive town of Carcassonne, the property will take a lot of beating at this price.  The climate in this part of Southern France is almost Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm, dry and sunny summers.  The summer kitchen, terraces, other outdoor spaces and pool are all designed to take advantage of the glorious weather.

The house is in first class condition throughout and has been lovingly renovated to a high standard whilst retaining many of its historic features, including the wooden beams and exposed stone walls.  It has oil central heating, double glazing and a recently installed septic tank.  

With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, as well as the detached one bedroomed cottage, it doesn’t take much imagination to envisage the many ways in which this property might be used.  Perhaps a permanent family home, a luxurious holiday retreat or even a way of generating some income from letting the cottage and perhaps running a B&B business.

The property stands in grounds of 18154m² (about 4½ acres).  There are no close neighbours and 360º panoramic views.  

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor

Kitchen (15m²)

Dining Room (15m²)

Sitting room (52m²)

Bedroom (14m²)

Bathroom with WC (14m²)

Bedroom (13m²)

Bathroom (8m²)

In addition there is a summer kitchen (8m²), veranda (9m²) and another dining/living space (29m²).  

First Floor

Bedroom (18m²)

Bedroom (9m²)

Bedroom (18m²)

Bedroom (16m²)

Bathroom (12m²)

Location

Carcassonne is a truly impressive medieval town and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits majestically at the top of a hill and might even take your breath away on first sight.  Carcassonne is split into two cities, with the Pont Vieux bridge connecting them.  Many of the streets are cobbled and the buildings look exactly as you imagine them in 12thC France.  The streets are full of wonderful shops and boutiques, there are museums and markets too, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Additional Information

6 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 reception rooms

258m² habitable space

18154m² land

Taxes foncières 2200€ p.a.

DPE Rating: D 

Oil central heating

Septic tank drainage

No near neighbours

2 hours from coast

30 minutes international airport

Short drive/bike ride to shops

Please note: All locations and sizes are approximate.  La Résidence has made every effort to ensure that the details and photographs of this property are accurate and in no way misleading.  However, this information does not form part of a contract and no warranties are either given or implied.