Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Carcassonne, France

Full of character and charm, this spacious and historic 11th century chateau is ideally situated within a quiet setting on a 1.2 hectare park with a swimming pool and garage, just a short drive from shops, restaurants, town, train, airport and the Mediterranean Sea.

Built by a rich wine trader at the beginning of the 20th Century, this lovely chateau is full of original features, which have been preserved with the utmost care, such as high ceilings, fireplaces, original floors, stained glass windows and a lovely curved marble staircase.

All of the rooms are comfortably large and very bright and almost each bedroom is en-suite. A large terrace is accessible from the dining room and the living room and overlooks the park and allows to enjoy the beautiful views and the peace that reigns.

Ground floor: landing, large entrance hall with a beautiful staircase, little sitting room, dining room with a marble fireplace, living room with an exclusive marble fireplace, lovely terrace accessible from the living room and dining room, large kitchen, WC and just a few steps up to a bedroom with an en-suite shower room.

1st floor: 4 en-suite bedrooms, all with showers, washbasin and WC's and 2 further bedrooms sharing a large bathroom. 1 of the en-suite bedrooms also has access to a large terrace.

2nd floor: 4 en-suite bedrooms.

Basement: former Chateau kitchen, garage, 7 other rooms.

Outside: swimming pool 12 x 6m with its large travertine terrace, lovely park, field of about 4,000m2, which would be ideal for a horse, a tennis court or a fruit orchard.

On a relaxing stroll a various species of green oak, cedars, strawberry trees and many Mediterranean bushes and flowers such as bay trees, broom, lavender, jasmine and many other herbs and flowers.

The chateau has been on a regular base renovated and upgraded. Windows are double glazed in PVC. The bedrooms offer the comfort of electric shutters, the day area has traditional wooden shutters. There is fuel central heating. There will be some renovation work to be done, mainly the shower rooms need updating. Town water, septic tank to be redone. Well in stone masonry.

This is a truly prestigious residence, which is imposing and authentic, full of charm in a bucolic environment. Quiet and at the same time all is easily accessible. A small heaven on earth.

REFERENCE: 235417