Property details

Ref:

1249

Property type:

House

Location:

Limoux area

Region:

Languedoc-Roussillon

Département:

Aude 11

Habitable Space:

Not Known

Summary

Impressive, peacefully located 11th century Cathar stronghold Ch?teau with spacious stone cottage, pool, set in an elevated position on 3.2ha of woods, meadows and landscaped garden with long...

Property description

This  stylish Chateau, a former lookout post, and its outbuildings, renovated to a very high standard by its present owners, nestled in a gorgeous wine producing valley in the Limoux area, Languedoc Roussillon, are surrounded by vineyards with wide and open views to mountains. The Stone property offers all modern comfort combined with character and good size rooms. The lovely caretaker's house is in perfect condition too. A turn key property, very unusual for a Cathar Ch?teau!Description of the buildings
Ch?teau, 700m? on 3 floors and a renovated attic of which 500m? habitable.
Ground floor: entrance hall, large, 47m?, lounge, the ?great room? with large open fire place leading to a covered terrace with summer kitchen, facing southeast.
Fully equipped kitchen 26m?, dining room / lounge 70m?, with entertainment system and satellite dishes and another open fire place. Large south facing covered terrace 35m?, bedroom with shower room and dressing, 26m?, toilet.
Many original features, several stone staircases both in and outside, exposed beams.
Garden level with an independent entrance: hall and three bedrooms (15, 16 and 46m?) with a family bathroom, toilet, utility room, climate controlled wine cellar, wood storage, workshop.
1st floor : wide, stone staircase leads to this floor with master bedroom 45 m?, with en suite bathroom, independent shower room and toilet, another bedroom with washbasin.
Top floor, fully renovated: mezzanine library 27m? with wet bar, washbasin in the tower, spacious office, 50m? and toilet.

Detached cottage 200m?, fully renovated
Ground floor: entrance hall, large lounge with dining area, wood burner and open kitchen, toilet, south facing terrace. Ground floor heating.
1st floor, 100m?: 3 bedrooms with family bathroom, dressing and toilet.

Heated infinity pool 10m x 5m with terraces and barbecue area situated in between the chateau and the caretakers house.

Garage 29m? with electric door opener and carport for several cars on garden level.

Grounds
The long driveway leads firstly to the cottage and then to the chateau on a slightly higher level. The 3.2 ha of land consist of woods, meadows, well kept terraced landscaped gardens, vegetable and a rose garden, automatic lawn sprinkling system, terraces.

General condition
The property has been renovated to a high standard by its present owners and is in impeccable condition. Ready to move in. Double glazed windows. Gas central heating with beautiful radiators in the main house. Alarm system. Floor heating in the guest/caretaker?s house.

Comment
This fine, historic property with loads of character is very well suited for a large family and entertaining, either as a permanent living or just for holidays. Could be used as well as a profitable rental business with substantial income, due to its large accommodation and its position, in such a beautiful region, not far from the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees.

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Available now for

€1,480,000

Agency Fees Included? Yes

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