House in Lézignan-Corbières , Aude , Languedoc Roussillon

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From the beautiful, large gates which are automated ,the gravelled driveway leads to a parking area in front of the house. The large welcoming entrance to this home, takes you into a wide travertine-tiled hallway (so typical of Maison de Maîtres). Off the ground floor corridor are 2 sitting rooms , one with a fireplace and a large, light dining room and spacious , very work-friendly, fully equipped kitchen with granite worktops. The kitchen is fitted with a large range oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. There is a guest toilet with basin (4m2)behind hidden doors.
Double glass doors lead off the kitchen to the enclosed pool (7x3,5m) and terrace, with shaded seating area.
As you start to ascend the majestic stone staircase, to the first floor, there is a large trapdoor to the side of the stairs, taking you down stone steps into a cool wine cellar (7m2) with wine racks and earthen floor.
On the first floor, tiled with travertine, there are 3 large bedrooms (20-22m2) which high ceilings and sculptured ceiling roses and ceiling mouldings. There is a large bathroom with a centrally placed stand-alone roll-top bath and antique basin unit. The large shower and toilet , are separate rooms within the same bathroom space, both behind doors.
The other bathroom at the end of the hallway is smaller and has a half bathtub with toilet and washbasin.
A hidden staircase, going up from the large bathroom, leads to the large (35m2) carpeted , attic room which can be used for a number of purposes eg. office, TV or games room or a children's bedroom.
Outside the garden is divided into 2 parts by the house. On one side there is the pool and terrace area with poolhouse and workshop to the side, sheltered from the entrance by the large garage/barn (70m2). On the other side of the house is an enclosed garden with shrubs and a lily pond.
Running along the back side of the house is a narrow passage between the house and the boundary to the property, with an outside wash basin and tap and hosepipe connection for watering purposes.
Heating is supplied by village gas installation.

Lezignan is a vibrant , busy village which has undergone wonderful refurbishment in the last decade. It has all amenities within walking or cycling distance, great restaurants, a cinema, several large grocery stores and DIY shops.
It is close to the autoroute (3kms) for easy access to the highways going to Beziers, Carcassonne, Toulouse and Montpellier airports. The wide , sandy beaches of Narbonne and Guissan are just 45-50kms away.
Lezignan has an amazing open-air market every Wednesday , come rain or shine ( usually shine), where you can meet up with your friends for a coffee and buy fresh, local produce and a large selection of French cheeses and wines.
There is a junior school, middle school and large new high school right on your doorstep.
The cycling club of Lezignan is very active and involved in the community and always welcomes new members. The current membership is 55.
Lezignan-Corbières even has its own small airport, which accomodates the flights of small private planes. It also has a parachute club and gliding club.
This busy village doesn't die in the Winter months but stays animated and lively all year round!
There is a bus stop, 200m from this lovely property, where you can jump on the bus, which goes directly to either Carcassonne or Narbonne, for a day's great shopping and exploring.

Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr