| | Nancy Wood, Independent Agent, says: | | This house has it all - great space, indoor and out, beamed ceilings, surrounding gardens and space for a pool. In fact it already has an above-ground one! It also has a self-contained studio that was used by the artist owner. Situated at the edge of a village which is poised alongside the famous Canal du Midi, it is not only quiet but has great views looking towards the Montagne Noire. | The property has a real country charm appeal. Set back from the road by the front garden it is a pleasant relief from the brash looking modern villas cropping up everywhere. And with a plot size of over 1000m2, you will certainly appreciate the privacy - something rare with the recent housing estates. At the rear of the property, with views over vineyards and olive groves and towards the Montagne Noire, you will enjoy swimming in virtual privacy during the 300+ days of sunshine for which the Languedoc is renowned. .
One approaches the main house by an attractive covered veranda. A large front entry hall offers a friendly welcome area in which to greet visitors. The large 45m2 lounge/dining room with beamed ceilings and a fireplace is just the thing for entertaining those friends and family who will flock to visit.
The accommodation offered with this property is quite impressive for this price range. It can also be extended beyond the 5 double bedrooms in the main house by using the studio as a self contained flat. All the services are there - just needs a shower room and WC and you have the perfect guest flat. Water and electricity are already there.
Located in a village that borders the famous Canal du Midi, the location of this property will surely attract holiday makers which can provide good letting potential, if you wish. All manner of tourists come to this area including canal boat hirers looking to extend their holiday, property hunters, cyclists, walkers, bird watchers, fishing enthusiasts, local food and wine lovers as well as lovers of the Corbieres and the Minervois.
The village now hosts a marina on the Canal du Midi but its roots date back to the 4th century BC when it was founded by the Romans. It is built as a circular village on a small hill, dominated by an extremely well-preserved 14th century castle which underwent attacks during the Cathare Crusades. It lies in the centre of an area rich in the history of the Cathares, with Minerve, les Chateaux Cathares de Corbieres and Le Cite Carcassonne.
It is within easy reach of the Mediterranean (35 minutes) and the Montagne Noire with its many guided nature walks and extraordinary gorges.
The area is well-serviced by Carcassonne Airport (35 minutes) with daily flights from England and Ireland or by Toulouse International Airport (90 minutes). Montpellier Airport is also 90 minutes away. In April, service between Bristol and Beziers (40 minutes) will start. Fast-train service from Paris also arrives at Narbonne (25 minutes away) twice daily.
| Print property details | Call us on 08700 11 51 51 | MORTGAGE: €1805/month* |
Head Office: Maison de Chapitre, Route de Riberac, 24340 La Rochebeaucourt, FRANCE
| | * + deposit + fees -- ask for details (This example = 20 years at 5.50% TEG) | Property or houses for sale in France by the French estate agents | | RCS Perigueux B 434 086 930 N° de TVA FR 09434086930 Selon la loi du 2 janvier 1970, cartes professionnelles TI N° 361 délivrée par la Préfecture de la Dordogne
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