Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Bellegarde-du-Razès, France

A33552NE11 - This charming property is the perfect blend of character features and modern living. An enclosed garden and terrace, ideal for outside dining, lead to the front of the property into the main house. The open dining room and kitchen have been renovated to a high standard and are full of delightful features. A wood burner with a stylish tiled surround and a large kitchen island with stone worksurface are the highlights of this room. The living area also has a wood-burner and plenty of space to relax or socialise with friends. The gite can be accessed from the living area but also has its own independent entrance. On the first floor there is a large main bedroom with a dressing area and en-suite bathroom. A shower room and office which could be used as a child’s bedroom complete the first floor. On the second floor there is a very generous bedroom with a seating area.

The gite can be accessed from the rear of the property and has a delightful seating area on the ground floor where the former wine vats have been converted into a utility room, small cellar and a charming bathroom. On the first floor a bright and airy dining room and kitchen are perfect for rental accommodation or for when the family comes to stay. This room opens out onto a large terrace that looks out of the village over the countryside and towards the Montagne Noire. There are also two bedrooms, one with access onto the terrace, and a family shower room.

In addition to the garden at the front of the property there is a larger enclosed garden adjacent to the main house as well as a garage and parking space for 4 cars. The garden has mature trees, several seating areas and the all-important pool, perfect for relaxing at the end of a warm day. The garden has two entrances to allow guests staying in the gîte their own access, there is also a pool house with summer kitchen. All these features make this property a real find in a sought-after area. Whether you wish to have a large family home or supplement your income with a gîte, this is the perfect property for you.

The village of Bellegarde-du-Razès is a popular area with residents from all over Europe and France. There is a bakery van that passes daily, a post office and school. The nearby village of Belvèze-du-Razès has all the amenities you might need 5 minutes' drive away. There is also a voie verte (cycle route) that passes through the village and leads to Belvèze or Mirepoix along a car-free route. The larger towns of Bram, Limoux and Mirepoix are all around 20 minutes away and if you wish to travel further afield the airport at Carcassonne is 30 minutes' drive. The coast and the mountains are accessible within an hour, as is the pink city of Toulouse. Come and discover this beautiful house and region for yourself, book a visit now.

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