Character 12 bedroom French Chateau with countryside view in Carcassonne, Occitanie
With large and bright rooms with high ceilings, this historic property is set in a quiet and peaceful countryside near water, yet not far from a lively town.
Ideal as a luxurious home or hotel project, this property is situated in the Carcassonne area.
The main building, to former times a very luxury Chateau, is on 3 floors with more than 400m2 per floor. At present there are 8 bedrooms with the possibility to add many more, for example on the second floor which is empty.
There are also 3 separate apartments, an orangery, half a ...
With large and bright rooms with high ceilings, this historic property is set in a quiet and peaceful countryside near water, yet not far from a lively town.
Ideal as a luxurious home or hotel project, this property is situated in the Carcassonne area.
The main building, to former times a very luxury Chateau, is on 3 floors with more than 400m2 per floor. At present there are 8 bedrooms with the possibility to add many more, for example on the second floor which is empty.
There are also 3 separate apartments, an orangery, half a dozen outbuildings used as garages, workshops and storage. All of these buildings are in the form of a typical English street leading up to the chateau.
This estate is ideal as a luxury private home or a commercial venture like B&B, gites or a hotel.
The property was built in 1600 at a strategic place and close to water. In 1710 the owner employed an Italian architect to transform the building into an Italian Palace, which shape remains today. There are many types of old trees, Palm and Mediterranean plants around the Park.
Exceptional property that will definitely catch your eye.
The main building offers 840m2 of living space at present, 3 separate accommodations, an orangery and half a dozen outbuildings.
Main House, living space 840m2, 3 floors:
Ground floor: entrance hall 98m2, fully fitted kitchen 42m2, dining room 66m2, sitting room 73m2, office, back kitchen, a magnificent staircase, WC.
1st floor: 8 bedrooms between 20 and 30m2, 5 bathrooms, 5 WCs, corridor, billiard room 98m2, staircase, library.
2nd floor: an open space of 400m2 to be converted.
Outbuildings: there are rows of outbuildings to the left of the main entrance to the estate that need restoration if necessary. Two extra dwellings, an orangery/accommodation, 6 garages, workshop, Storage. Pool 10 x 5m with summer cover surrounded by grass.
Grounds 5.7 hectares of grounds around the buildings. The park includes various types of old trees, palms, Mediterranean plants and a nice green lawn going down towards the water.
General condition: the property is in good order and can be lived in straight away, decoration improvements and renovation needs to be foreseen. The fuel central heating system is recent. Unique park bordering, but separate from the water, well maintained, charming.
A stunning large domaine with a warm feeling, in a wonderful area and a historical past, unique situation, quiet area with only a short drive to the nearest town with all amenities plus airport, train, motorway. Great as a luxury family residence or for commercial activities.
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