Property Description
Summary
Charming, bright house located in the heart of Laurabuc (11400 Aude - Occitanie)
4-bedroom house - 81 m² of living space, extended by conversions in the attic space. This traditional house was fully renovated in 2004 using stone, lime, wood, and terracotta.
Adjoining garden of 273 m² with mature trees, a century-old linden tree, and a stone shed. There is potential to build a garage or install a swimming pool, depending on your preferences.
Central heating: Air-to-water heat pump installed in January 2025. Cast iron wood-burning stove in the living room. New water heater installed in November 2022.
Ideal for living in or as a rental investment.
Location
In the heart of the village of Laurabuc (11400 Aude), in the Occitanie region, where every alleyway reveals the architecture, a bit of Lauragais history, or a view of its hills, preserving local flora and fauna.
Close to major transport links: 10 minutes from the A62 motorway, 15 minutes from Castelnaudary train station. By car: 45 minutes from Toulouse, 1 hour 15 minutes from the Mediterranean coast, 45 minutes from the Pyrenees.
35 minutes from the Cité de Carcassonne (City of Carcassonne),
30 minutes from Lake St. Ferréol (Montagne Noire), or 25 minutes from the water sports center on Lake Ganguise. 15 minutes from the Bram water ski lift. 40 minutes from the Upper Aude Valley, where you can enjoy kayaking, whitewater rafting, and caving. 45 minutes to 1 hour from numerous medieval castles, such as the Château de Lastours in the Minervois region or the Château de Montségur in Ariège.
Tennis court in the village;
Hiking trails starting from the village.
Canal du Midi 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bicycle.
Access
Close to major transport links: 10 minutes from the A62 motorway (Castelnaudary exit), 15 minutes from Castelnaudary train station. Laurabuc is located southeast of Castelnaudary.
By car: 45 minutes from Toulouse and 30 minutes from Carcassonne.
Nearby Airports:
Carcassonne Occitanie Sud de France: 30mins
Toulouse Blagnac : 1h10
Beziers Cap d'Agde: 1h30
Perpignan :1h30
Interior
Ground floor: Large open-plan living area with three distinct spaces: a south-facing entrance, a fully equipped wooden kitchen with storage units to the east, and a living room (French doors to the east, north, and west) plus a small study with a washbasin (with the possibility of installing a toilet).
First floor: Two bedrooms (west and northeast facing), a spacious bathroom with a bathtub, a separate and adjoining shower, and a separate toilet.
Second floor: Access to:
- The terrace (east/southeast facing, approximately 9 m²) offering views over the village rooftops and wooded hills. Privacy guaranteed.
- The third bedroom (east-west facing) with a washbasin.
Exterior
Adjoining wooded garden of 273 m²: century-old linden tree, grapevine, loquat tree, bay laurel, cypress, olive tree... Stone shed, possibility of building a garage or installing a swimming pool according to your wishes. The garden surrounds the house on three sides: east, north, and west.
Additional Details
Energy rating C.
Climate rating A.
"Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between €920 and €1290 per year, indexed to 2021, 2022, and 2023 (including subscriptions)."
Property taxes 2025: €883
Revenue Generation
The house is currently rented on a yearly, furnished. It will be vacant at the end of January 2025. The monthly rent is 700 euros + 13 euros for a provision for garbage collection tax.