Property details

Ref:

991

Property type:

House

Location:

Carcassonne area

Region:

Languedoc-Roussillon

Département:

Aude 11

Habitable Space:

Not Known

Summary

*** Reduced Price *** Original, beautifully renovated, farmhouse, dating from 1810 with stunning views. Situated on a gently sloping hillside at the end of a long, private drive, surrounded by 10...

Property description

This spacious house on two floors, with pool, large (partly covered) terraces around the house, garage and shed, set in its own private valley, is situated near Carcassonne. From the two main terraces the distant Montagnes Noires and Pyrenees provide the backdrop to panoramic views of hill towns, rolling hills and meadows. The house has been tastefully renovated and its charm is seductive!Description of the building
The property offers 320m? of living space on two levels:
Ground floor Spacious, fully equipped kitchen (worktops and sink are crafted from local stone), fireplace with adjacent utility room. Double doors lead to the south facing terrace.
Next to the kitchen a sitting room (40m?).
A single door leads to the entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom and a curved oak staircase which leads to the first floor.
A second set of doors open onto a huge salon (80m?) with two sets of French windows opening onto the south facing terrace and a largely glazed east wall. The room has dual orientation designed to maximize its main features. Large open fire place.
Satellite TV.  
A glass door opens onto a covered loggia with a barbeque, for alfresco dining in the shade.  

First floor
Master bedroom (28m?) with pitched ceiling and large, luxury  bathroom  with marble floors, WC, free standing bath  and glass screened power shower.
Two bedrooms (13m? each) are serviced by a marble and mosaic clad wet room with power shower, WC and washbasin.  
Smaller bedroom (9m?) used as children?s bedroom.
Opposite this bedroom, a further bedroom (16m?), en suite bathroom  with free-standing roll topped bath, large shower enclosure, wash basin and WC.  

Outbuildings
Garage for one car with next door an open, large shed/hangar which could easily be added to the garage.  

Grounds
Just over 10 hectares of gently sloping pasture and wood land.
Long private driveway.  
A modern Mediterranean garden runs the length of the 40m south facing terrace backed by a mix of trees which give way to an organic wild flower meadow.
A 10 x 4m pool nestles at the base of an old stone wall, surrounded on three sides by oak terracing, aromatic rosemary and lavender plantings. It is approached by an oak walkway, which curves outwards to encompass a large shady walnut tree and a small sitting area. An electrical operated cover ensures safety when the pool is not in use.  

General condition
Double glazing in some but not all windows and doors, with shutters all through the house. Terracotta tiled floors throughout the ground floor and polished hardwood floor in the main salon. Gaz central heating. Town water. Septic tank. Broadband connection. This impressive house has been recently fully renovated to a very high standard.  

Comments A house to fall in love with for its unusual pretty situation and impeccable renovation. Truly worth a visit !

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Available now for

€799,000

Agency Fees Included? Yes

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