Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Laure-Minervois, France

Suitable as a family home, gite or holiday home, This versatile house is for the most part renovated with a new kitchen and new bathrooms. The 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 WCs are spread over 4 floors. There is a ground floor workshop and large attic converted to a games room which could be adapted to be a parent's retreat.

The hidden gem in this property is the large outdoor sunny courtyard which is large enough for several seating areas and even the addition of an above ground pool. It is accessible from the workshop and living areas of the house plus has the added advantage of access to the street behind the property.

The heating is electric and electric infrared panel heaters. There are 5 fireplaces which could be reopened and used on those cooler winter nights as the fireplaces and chimneys are still in place.

This house benefits from glorious sunshine as the living areas, most of the bedrooms and the games room are all facing south, as is the outdoor courtyard. The roof has been replaced and is under warranty for another 6 years.

Laure Minervois is a lively village with a doctor, pharmacy, school, and 1 x grocery store, which has a cafe frequented by the locals. It is 20 minutes from Carcassonne, 5 mins from the Canal du Midi and is surrounded by vineyards and wineries.