French property in Languedoc Roussillon - Aude - A magnificent stone 4/5 bed house with 3 terraces and a small courtyard, on the ramparts of a lovely Minervois village.
| Price | €267,500 £214,254* | Ref | 24388LHS11 |
| Town | Mailhac | Dept | Aude |
| Floor | 320 M2 | Plot Size | 55 M2 |
| Bath | 3 | Bed | 4 |
Lesley Sleigh Independent Agent, says :
A magnificent stone 4/5 bed house with 3 terraces and a small courtyard, on the ramparts of a lovely Minervois village.
This large house full of character and original features, arranged around the old stone circular stair of the village fortifications, is wonderfully adaptable. Easily used as main house and gîte, or two gîtes, there are also possibilities for chambres d'hôtes, or simply as a large and lovely family home.
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The house is situated in cobbled streets in the old Mediaeval village. The entrance is impressive, with a stone arch leading from the hall to the circular stone staircase. To the left is an ensuite bedroom, to the right, a smaller bedroom which also links through to the courtyard and gîte.
On the first floor are a very large bedroom, a super bathroom with marble fireplace, and a dressing room or fourth bedroom; and on the second floor are the large living room with stone fireplace, the lovely new kitchen, and a cosy tv/sitting room.
Above is a small attic space.
Doors from each floor lead to the second part of the property, with a separate entrance from the street. This leads into a living area with a shower room, and a utility area plus space suitable for another bathroom.
On the first floor is a bedroom, bathroom, WC and kitchen with a balcony looking over the courtyard, and on the second floor, a lovely living room and an east-facing terrace. From here, a staircase gives access to a second terrace, two attic rooms and a third terrace, all with amazing views over roofs and countryside.
The house is currently used as a main residence with two chambres d'hôtes and a gîte.
The village is well-placed for access to amenities, and to Narbonne, Béziers and Carcassonne.
DPE
| Logement économe | Logement |
≤ 50 |
|
51-90 |
|
91-150 |
124 kWh |
151-230 |
|
231-330 |
|
331-449 |
|
>450 |
|
| Logement énergivore |
| Faible émission de GES | Logement |
≤ 6 |
|
6-10 |
6 kg |
11-20 |
|
21-35 |
|
36-55 |
|
56-80 |
|
>81 |
|
| Forte émission de GES |
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.
* The currency conversion is for convenience of reference only
Information
Type
- House
- Bed and Breakfast
- Holiday Home
Location
- Village
Features
- Close to the coast
- Close to golf course
- ADSL
- Mains Drainage
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