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French property in Languedoc Roussillon - Aude - A stone barn set in the countryside near Caunes Minervois, with a possible 160m² of usable area and 3000m² of land.

French property, houses and homes for sale in Caunes Minervois, Aude, Languedoc_Roussillon

Price	€19,000 £15,218*	Ref	19934LHS11
Town	Caunes Minervois	Dept	Aude
Floor	120 M²	Plot Size	3030 M²
Bath	0	Bed	0

This property is UNDER OFFER

Lesley Sleigh Independent Agent, says :

A stone barn set in the countryside near Caunes Minervois, with a possible 160m² of usable area and 3000m² of land.

This barn on a hill facing towards the river Argent Double could be used as a minimal conversion project, as long as no changes are made to its external appearance. It could become a holiday home, an eco-gîte, a low-energy house in the sun, a workshop or studio or just be used as a barn.

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In a 'Zone Naturelle', the barn is set facing east/west on a slope next to a quiet road, in a long strip of land which extends about 300 metres along the road in a strip approximately 10 metres wide. There was a parking area on the south side, but this has become overgrown.

The ground floor is 60m² and divided into two parts. It has a large door and a window. The first floor is also 60m² but in one open space with two windows, one of them large. The floor is not in good condition. On the second floor level there are two windows but no floor, and a full floor or mezzanine could be created.

The barn is built into the hill, so any habitable space on the bank side will require careful dampproofing.

There is an electrical pole a few metres from the building, so supply will not be hard to obtain. Water is available from a spring on the neighbouring land. The owner is happy to supply this by agreement, and it will need to be pumped uphill to the site. A composting WC could be used.

The site is a few km away from Caunes Minervois, which has a good range of restaurants and shops, and a bar. Carcassonne is 22km away, and has all amenities. The airport is 24 km away from Caunes, which is a delightful small town with its famous abbey and mottled red marble. It has mediaeval streets and beautiful Renaissance houses, and is a very sought-after place to live.

DPE : This property does not have a fixed heating system

Location in France

The Aude lies in the Languedoc-Roussillon on the edge of the Pyrenees, and as usual within France, such a diverse country, there are a wide variety of landscapes. Vast areas are devoted to wheat fields and vineyards, and mountains and vast forests are scattered throughout the area. The department also has around 50km of Mediterranean coastline, which is always appealing!
The city of Carcassonne is the Aude's most proud possession. The medieval town, which was the inspiration for 'The Sleeping Beauty', boasts an incredible 52 towers and 2 enormous ramparts. A stroll around the city's old town reveals many memorable views, and even form the autoroute, when lit up at night, it looks sensational. The historical city of Narbonne, not far from Carcassone, is another favourite.
The Aude has a large number of castles, reminiscent of its Cathar history. The most impressive citadel is Peyrepertuse, which has 2.5km of ramparts.
The Midi Canal, which flows through the department, is an incredible feat of construction. It took 12,000 men working for 14 years to complete it in the 17th century, and it runs from Toulouse to Thau, passing through Carcassonne. The canal is an incredible 240km in length nowadays, it is used most by the tourist industry and is a great way to explore the region whilst admiring the landscape at a leisurely pace.
The area is proud of its customs and local cuisine, including the world famous cassoulet. Castelnaudary is considered the world capital of this particular dish. There are very strict rules over what constitutes a cassoulet - most importantly, all the ingredients must come from the Aude!
Carcassonne has its own international airport with regular flights to the UK and other European destinations, as well as a TGV train station, so travelling to the Aude is easy.
The french property prices in the Aude tend to be slightly cheaper than the average within the Languedoc Roussillon, but the major cities naturally attract higher property values, particularly Carcassonne.