Elegant Period House with Garden

Property Description

FRANCE PROPERTY ANGELS EXCUSIVITY - 565 m² of living space • Approx. 1.257 m² of land • 7+ bedrooms • Garden • Garage • 147 m² still to renovate.

This elegant period house has generous proportions, original architectural features and a wealth of period details.

The house has retained many of its original features, including patterned cement tiles, parquet flooring, wooden and marble mantelpiece, a magnificent wooden staircase and stained-glass windows. More unusual reminders of its past include the original internal telephone exchange once used by the household staff.

Spacious reception rooms

The impressive entrance hall immediately gives a sense of the scale of the property and leads to a number of reception and service rooms, including:

an elegant sitting room with original parquet flooring;
a large dining room;
a second sitting room;
a substantial reception room with period furniture and stained-glass windows;
a former preserves room;
a serving room with storage;
a kitchen with adjoining back kitchen;
an office;
a shower room;
a laundry room; and
a cellar.

The generous proportions, period materials and architectural details give the house a distinctive and authentic character.

Seven bedrooms and further accommodation :

The first floor is arranged around wide corridors and accessed via the impressive wooden staircase.

There are four bedrooms, each with its own private shower room, together with three further bedrooms, a games room, two additional rooms and an attractive internal patio.

The layout offers considerable flexibility and could lend itself particularly well to a high-end guest house or chambres d'hôtes project, subject to any necessary permissions.

147 m² to develop :

The top floor, formerly used as staff accommodation, provides approximately 147 m² of additional space to renovate, currently divided into five rooms.

This area could potentially be used to create additional bedrooms or suites, a wellness area, private reception space, offices or an independent apartment, subject to the relevant permissions.

Private garden :

Outside, the property has a landscaped garden of approximately 1.257 m², providing a private green setting in the heart of the property with a charming fountain.

A 41 m² garage completes the property.

A property with considerable potential

With its generous living space, numerous bedrooms, substantial reception rooms and wealth of period features, this is a property with considerable potential.

It could suit a large family home or a hospitality project such as a high-end guest house, boutique chambres d'hôtes or character residence.

Additional property available :

There is also the possibility of acquiring, separately, an approximately 250 m² outbuilding arranged over three levels, with a footprint of approximately 87 m².
(Price on request.)

A substantial historic residence with preserved period features, generous volumes and significant scope for further development.

Ground Floor
Corridor 1: 2.97 m²Office: 9.45 m²Sitting room 1 with wooden fireplace surround: 33.60 m²Entrance hall: 44.85 m²Sitting room 2 with white marble fireplace: 27.59 m²Sitting room 3 with grey marble fireplace: 18.74 m²Dining room with wooden fireplace surround and stained-glass window: 40.65 m²Preserves/storage room: 7.59 m²Corridor 2: 13.59 m²Cellar/storage room: 10.08 m²Shower room/WC: 4.77 m²Utility room: 7.37 m²Kitchen: 26.55 m²Back kitchen: 9.07 m²Garage: 41.34 m²
1st Floor
Landing: 25.55 m²Billiard room: 22.73 m²Patio: 19.01 m² (not included in Carrez floor area)Corridor 3: 5.86 m²Corridor 4: 12.19 m²Room 1: 24.76 m²Room 2: 18.01 m²WC 1: 4.27 m²Bedroom 1: 21.17 m²Bedroom 2: 20.57 m²Room 3: 6.44 m²Bedroom 3: 27.59 m²Bedroom 4: 19.67 m²Corridor 5: 13.05 m²Bedroom 5: 41.65 m²Bedroom 6: 21.02 m²WC 2: 4.55 m²Bedroom 7: 19.35 m²
2nd Floor
6-room attic to further convert: 146.54 m²

Outside Space
The outdoor space extends to approximately 760 m² and includes a walled garden in the style of a traditional monastic garden, accessed through a beautiful wrought-iron gate. The garden features a fountain and mature trees and planting.

The village
Bizanet – In the Heart of the Corbières, with Mediterranean Living, Vineyards and Heritage

A sought-after location combining the character of an authentic village with easy access to Narbonne, the Mediterranean coast and the landscapes of the Aude.

Located in the heart of the Corbières, Bizanet is just a few minutes from Narbonne and close to some of the region’s most distinctive landscapes and cultural sites.

The village offers a pleasant day-to-day lifestyle, with a bakery, local shops, services and restaurants, while retaining the atmosphere and character of a traditional village.

Heritage and nature :

One of Bizanet’s main attractions is its immediate proximity to the Fontfroide massif and the renowned Cistercian Abbey of Fontfroide.

Set within a beautiful natural environment, the abbey is known for its architecture, gardens, rose garden and vineyards, and attracts visitors throughout the year.

The surrounding area offers walking and hiking trails through Mediterranean scrubland, vineyards and the landscapes of the Corbières.

Wine and gastronomy :

Bizanet lies within a well-established wine-growing region, with numerous estates and independent winegrowers contributing to the character of the area.

The location is particularly well suited to those interested in wine tourism, with opportunities to visit local estates and cellars and discover