Characterful detached house with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, garage, balcony and garden.

Situated in the heart of the beautiful Haute Vallée de l’Aude, this spacious five-bedroom detached home enjoys an enviable location within easy walking distance of Quillan’s charming town centre. Nestled at the foothills of the Pyrenees and surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, Quillan is renowned for its relaxed southern French lifestyle, colourful weekly markets, riverside cafés, and year-round outdoor activities. The town sits on the River Aude, famous for kayaking, rafting, fishing and scenic walks, while the surrounding area offers exceptional hiking and cycling routes through forests, vineyards and picturesque Cathar Country. Quillan is also perfectly placed for exploring the region’s historic Cathar castles, the spectacular Pierre-Lys Gorge, Rennes-le-Château and the city of Carcassonne, all within easy reach. Combining natural beauty, adventure, culture and convenience, this property offers an ideal base for permanent living, holidays or entertaining family and friends.

Step into the charm of southern France with this elegant Maison de Maître of 214 m², built in 1887 and beautifully preserved. Located in the vibrant town of Quillan, this home combines original character with modern comfort, offering the perfect base for family life, entertaining, or a second home in the sun.

Light-filled living spaces open onto a wraparound balcony (25 m²), ideal for morning coffee in the sunshine or evening apéritifs beneath the plane trees. To the rear, a private garden of 180 m² with mountain views creates a peaceful retreat for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply relaxing.

The house features five bedrooms (14–20 m² each), plus a large 18 m² flexible room currently used as a workspace — perfect as a sixth bedroom, office, or extra living room. A bright 16 m² kitchen with 5 m² pantry, a 32 m² salon with wood-burning stove, and a 6 m² dressing room upstairs add both charm and practicality.

There are three bathrooms with Wc:
• Ground floor shower room with toilet
• Upstairs bathroom with bath and toilet
• Second upstairs bathroom with bath, shower and toilet

Comfort is assured with two wood-burning stoves plus electric heaters in four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is connected to mains drainage (no septic tank) for ease of maintenance.

The layout offers:
• Ground floor: garage + 60 m² of cellars (storage, workshop, or creative use) with direct street access and off-street parking
• First floor: main living areas, balcony, garden access
• Second floor: five bedrooms, two bathrooms, dressing room

Quillan itself is lively and welcoming, with a twice-weekly market, cafés, restaurants, and year-round festivities — all within walking distance. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and vineyards, it offers hiking, cycling, and outdoor adventure on your doorstep, while being less than an hour from Carcassonne airport.
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr