Beautiful Renovated Italianate Chateau in Grounds of over 24 Acres

Property Description

In the expansive grounds spanning over 10 hectares, this magnificent chateau, designed in the charming Italian style, exudes a rich historical heritage. Its exceptional location, just a mere 5-minute drive from Carcassonne and its renowned medieval walled city—a UNESCO World Heritage site—makes it highly attractive to the thousands of tourists who visit the area each year. The chateau has undergone meticulous renovations by its current owners, resulting in luxurious accommodations within the main chateau and the attached apartment. This configuration makes it an ideal choice for large families or groups of friends seeking a holiday experience together. The property boasts a charming garden and offers additional amenities such as a generously-sized pool, a tranquil pond, and the presence of a canal and river flowing through the grounds. Entrance to the main reception area via curved stone step and an ornate pergola. From the reception, there is a great flow through to the salon, dinning room, the office/library, and the newly fitted out kitchen. To the rear there is access to the lower ground floor. Here you will find the old servants' kitchen and a boiler room. A vaulted wine cave, and a gym equipped with sauna, jacuzzi and hammam spa, a housekeepers bedroom and bathroom and access to full height cellars and workshop with exterior access to a private courtyard with views out over the garden. A monumental staircase with original painted ceilings and walls leads up to the first floor. Also beautifully renovated here there are four generous ensuite double bedrooms. A smaller 5th bedroom with access onto a corridor with wc. On the third floor, in the process of being renovated, private bedrooms and office space, a lounge and bathroom. Seperate from the chateau but in the main grounds are the 5 rented out properties, situated in the old farmhouse they generate a sizable and reliable income. The grounds also hold several garages, stables and barns. Furthermore, given its distinctive features and expansive layout- 600sq.m set out over three floors, the chateau presents a perfect opportunity for various uses, including but not limited to: a wedding venue, stylish family home, bed and breakfast opportunity.....A rare gothique chapelle from 1885 is situated to the rear of the chateau. In need of renovation, it would make a spectacular sought after venue. Generous flat ajoining land suitable for classic car rallys or historial themed events. Contact us for more information and to arrange a viewing.