Elegant Manor House with Magnificent Walled Garden

Property Description

A rare opportunity to buy a house of historical importance with a beautiful front courtyard, extensive back garden and garage in the hub of the sought-after village of Chalabre. The blend of tranquillity and privacy with the proximity of a wide range of amenities is exceptional, and the property is priced for a swift sale.

From a narrow side street, you enter the property through original grand wooden doors into the picturesque walled courtyard. A further solid wooden door leads into the entrance hall and the sweeping staircase, and through to the back door, which accesses the stunning walled garden.

The hall leads into a vast living space with 2 sets of French doors to the terrace and garden, a separate pantry and a large kitchen/diner. The space is light and airy, with high ceilings and character features and benefits from underfloor heating. From the entrance hall, there is a further door leading into the former stable; this beautiful space has 2 sets of French doors into the garden and is currently set up as a laundry room and shower room, but offers endless possibilities. The stable also provides interior access to the large garage space.

The sweeping staircase leads to the first floor with a wide landing from which there are floor-to-ceiling windows and central French doors leading out onto an elegant balcony, overlooking the front courtyard. There are four spacious bedrooms with original cupboards for storage, and all have a feature fireplace and French doors leading out onto the grand balcony, which stretches the entire length of the house and overlooks the garden and beyond to the forested hills. At one end of the balcony, there is a very recently installed shower room and at the other, a full bathroom.

Continuing up the staircase, you reach the second floor, which needs full renovation (subject to necessary permissions), or perhaps, depending on the buyers’ requirements, could simply become an attic space, although internal restoration work would still be required. This floor is currently divided into 7 spaces, but there are numerous configuration possibilities. The final sweep of the staircase leads to the attic, which also requires restoration work.

The garden is exceptional for a village house with a variety of small outbuildings, a chicken run, mature trees, and a walkway defined by majestic columns. There is a classical, stately feel to this beautiful space.

Chalabre is renowned for its range of cultural events, including a summer music festival, and there are bars, restaurants, a hotel and a lovely artisan weekly market. The village is ten minutes from the magnificent swimming lake of Montbel, surrounded by glorious countryside and is less than an hour from Carcassonne airport and prime vineyard country and in the other direction, the ski slopes of Mont d’Olme. This is a truly special property and could be your dream home. Book a viewing today to avoid disappointment.