Magnificent Castle Villa in the Aude

Property Description

Summary
Heritage, elegance, and modern comfort…
The property is located on the outskirts of a beautiful old castle in the heart of the Aude region, near the famous Canal du Midi. It is idyllically situated in a park-like garden with mature trees, surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields, and offering stunning views of the Pyrenees. Knights once lived here, but today the castle houses a total of approximately 35 holiday homes. Alzonne (2 km), Bram (5 km) and Carcassonne (15 km) are in the immediate vicinity, offering all necessary amenities.

Property
This charming property is in excellent condition, has a surface area of no less than 250 m², is located on the south side of the castle and features a spacious living room with open kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious study, library, indoor guest accommodation (with living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen), garage/storage, a beautiful garden with covered terrace and access to the communal swimming pool. Parking is available near the property.

Location
Alzonne is a 2-minute drive away, with an Intermarché, 2 bakers, butcher, café with terrace, etc. Numerous charming villages and towns in the area with all facilities. Centrally located to Carcassonne (15 minutes), Narbonne, Toulouse, the Mediterranean, ski resorts, the Montagne Noire, the Pyrenees and Spain.

Access
An area full of vineyards, sunflower fields and forests, with endless cycling and walking routes – and a central location in relation to Carcassonne, Narbonne, Toulouse and Castelnaudary. Places such as Alzonne, Bram, Montolieu, Fanjeaux, the Mediterranean Sea, ski resorts, the Montagne Noir, the Pyrenees and Spain are also nearby. Airports with multiple connections are located in Carcassonne (18min), Toulouse (1h), Béziers (1h20) and Montpellier (1h49).

Interior
Ground floor
From the excellently maintained garden with spacious terrace, you reach the house via the centrally located entrance hall. From there, you reach the kitchen, the living room and the separate library.

The U-shaped oak kitchen has an electric hob (6 burners), oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, large antique sink and plenty of cupboard space. The spacious living room is accessed from the kitchen via characteristic brick castle arches. The living room is heated by a beautiful ceramic gas stove (Tulikivi). The living room has wall lights, large windows with French doors to the terrace and the surrounding garden.

From the living room you reach the indoor guest room with a living/bedroom, its own oak kitchen and a bathroom with shower, washbasin, large built-in cupboards, separate toilet and French doors to the adjoining terrace.

The library is accessible from the entrance, this is a beautiful space consisting of two floors with built-in oak cupboards to the ceiling on both sides, French doors to the garden and because of the present mezzanine you have a view of the upper floor of the library. At the rear is a separate storage room (approx. 15 m²).

The entire ground floor has a neutral, sand-coloured tiled floor.

1St floor
From the entrance hall, stairs lead up to the first floor with the library mezzanine, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, the laundry room and a terrace on the left. The library has built-in oak cupboards to the ceiling on both sides and has a sliding bridge on rails in the mezzanine!
The generous bedroom is on the right side and overlooks the entrance via a glass front. From the bedroom, you reach the laundry room, the walk-in-closet, the bathroom and a spacious terrace with a pergola. The bedroom faces southeast and here, too, several windows provide plenty of light. The bathroom is finished with beautiful oak, double washbasin with cabinets and a large mirror, wall heating, a separate toilet and a large walk-in shower.

The second bedroom (now used as a study), is separated from the landing with a glass wall and has fitted wardrobes, a separate shower with washbasin, a separate toilet and an access door to the laundry room.

The entire floor has pine wood flooring.

Exterior
The garden (approx. 180 m²) faces south and is excellently maintained and filled with various types of shrubs, trees, flowers, plants, garden lighting and a sprinkler system. It is a true green oasis with lots of privacy and tranquillity. Around the house is a large terrace, partly covered by a pergola with a shade cloth and a spacious garage (approx. 35 m²) with running water and a mezzanine. From the garden you have a view of the castle behind the house.

Additional Details
• Very charming, well-maintained property, beautiful garden and garage/storage space.
• Access to communal swimming pool (2022).
• Living room with open kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 workspaces/library and indoor guest accommodation.
• Heating by gas fireplace and electric radiators.
• A total of 3 air conditioners (reversible).
• All windows are fitted with double heritage glass.
• The property is fitted with shutters (some of which are electrically operated).
• Alarm system.
• The roof was completely replaced in 2022.
• The septic tank was replaced in 2021.
• Parking is available near the property