Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Castelnaudary, France

A32406NE11 - The property is located amongst woods and rolling countryside on the southern slopes of the Black Mountains. A long drive leads into the area in front of the large gite with plenty of space for guest or event parking. The exquisite dark brown and yellow stone of the main building makes a fantastic impression with the main house enjoying a private outlook behind the gîte. The house has a useful boot room at one entrance, perfect for when you come in from the garden or fields. There is also a wood fired boiler that heats the property. A light and open living and dining area takes up the ground floor of the property with a corner kitchen, perfect for entertaining. There is an additional storeroom to the side of the kitchen. A bright staircase leads to the first floor where there are two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Another room along the corridor is currently used as an office but is more than big enough to be converted into a bedroom. At the far end of the property is a very generous bedroom, a perfect little retreat in this beautiful home.

Adjoining the main house is a property of similar size with an open reception room on the ground floor, complete with open fire and a good-sized commercial kitchen with cold storage room and separate entrance for serving guests outside. On the first floor is a dormitory that could be converted into individual bedrooms or developed depending upon your requirements.

Outside there are numerous outbuildings including three stables. One of the stables is currently used for horses and has an adjoining tack room. The other two are used as storage but could be adapted as required. Slightly above the main house is an independant stone building that has planning permission to be converted into a gîte. It currently is used for equipment and feed but with a mezzanine and beautiful outlook over the grounds it would make perfect guest accommodation.

The property also includes an old but functioning bread oven, great for a pizza night for guests. There is a sanitation block with showers and toilets that could be used with the dormitory or opens the possibility for hosting camping. A manège below the main property provides the perfect spot to exercise the horses.

On top of the hill above the main house is a large field with a huge agricultural hanger, perfect for storing hay or straw, or any agricultural equipment. The views from the field to the distant Pyrenees are breathtaking and would make a morning stroll around the grounds a must for any future owner.

Whilst in a beautiful and tranquil setting the property is only 20 minutes' drive from the pretty market town of Revel and 25 minutes from the larger town and home of Cassoulet, Castelnaudary. All around the property are walking trails and tracks, perfect to explore on foot, horseback or by bike. Carcassonne with its walled Cité and other attractions is 40 minutes away. The popular lake of St Ferreol is only 15 minutes' drive. If you want to head further afield, Toulouse is 1 hour 20 minutes and the mediterranean coast 1 hour 30.

If you love the peace and quiet of the countryside this is the perfect property for you. There are endless business possibilities from weddings to equestrian facilities or a wellness retreat. Equally the property could simply be a generous family home. Come and discover it for yourself, book a visit now.