Carcassonne, Aude, France

Charming Manor 18th Century, 800m2 living space, large dining rooms, lounges and reception rooms, 10 en-suite bedrooms divided over different dwellings, garages, 500m2 of outbuildings, swimming pool, heated jacuzzi, tennis court, 89ha of land with meadows and wood, breath-taking panoramic views including towards the Pyrenees, totally quiet and also close to city and airports and tourist attractions such as the Cité of Carcassonne, ideal for horses, various profitable business possibilities such as B&B, Gîtes, seminars, events, restaurant etc., no surrounding neighbours, up to 30% extension of the buildings possible

This well renovated 18th Century Manor is situated in the greater Carcassonne area, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. The property has been a former wine and agricultural estate and still offers 89ha surrounding the buildings as a protective belt, preserving the so appreciated silence and privacy. The South facing dwellings have recently been renovated and the work has been carried out with great care and love. The property offers on the ground floor a large entrance, a dining room 50m2, a sitting area 70m2 and another living area of 80m2, kitchen 50m2, office, a one-bedroom apartment, an en-suite bedroom, a home gym 20m2, wine cellar, laundry, heating room and garages. On the first floor are 6 en-suite bedrooms and 2 one-bedroom apartments. The outbuildings divided into workshop, former stable etc. of about 500m2 benefit from a separate access by the back. According to the urbanism rules, an extension of the buildings up to 30% would be allowed subject to planning permit.

All rooms benefit from an exceptional panoramic view over the surrounding landscape, villages and the far reaching views of the Pyrenees. Sitting on the various terraces or around the swimming pool is such a joy that contemplating the view together with the quietness is just like being in heaven! The scenery is superb, the nature omnipresent, the peacefulness an evidence.

This Domain is really ideal for a commercial activity and presents various possibilities of business models and this on a large scale.

Although the property is located in an exceptional environment with uninterrupted spectacular views it is close to communication nodes including cities, international airports as well as the Mediterranean Sea with its sandy beaches.

Grounds
The area around the buildings offers so many sitting areas to relax in a bucolic ambiance. More than 10km of paths within the property invite a stroll to discover what the Mediterranean climate offers. There is a variety of fruits to be picked, depending on the season of course, such as figs, olives, cherries, nuts, blackberries, linden blossoms and wild herbs as rosemary and thyme. With about 60ha of woods, oak and some pine, lovers of nature will find various mushrooms like boletus, chanterelles and as well truffles if you have a good nose! The remaining land of about 20ha to 25ha are different meadows, ideal for horses or other animals.

Comments
This is either a large family home with different dwellings or a fantastic commercial potential for those seeking a change of lifestyle! Hard to come by such a property!!