Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Lacombe, France

A36563SOM11 - Enter through the double gates to a parking area in front of the house. Open porch to front door.

Ahead, main living space, L-shaped with the kitchen to the right.

A built-in, "American-style" kitchen is almost fully equipped with oven, hob, sink and plenty of storage cabinets. A built-in high table/island provides extra work surface and bar-style seating.

Living room offers space for a dining table and chairs and a bright and airy seating area focussed around the wood pellet burner, with open views across the garden. Ceiling fan.

A double-glazed door gives access to the rear patio and garden.

To the left of the front door we find a bedroom which was once a garage. It has a very large window, built-in clothes storage and connections for a washing machine and dryer. Ideal as a home office or work room.

To the right, a WC with wash-hand basin, corridor to bedrooms and bathroom.

This corridor gives access to three further bedrooms:
Bedroom two, built-in storage and window to the front, electric radiator.
Bedroom three, built-in storage and window to the front, electric radiator.
Bedroom four, built-in storage and window to the rear overlooking the pool, electric radiator.

Shower room with large, recently fitted Italian-style walk-in or curbless shower, glass screen, heated towel rail, wash basin. Window to rear.

From the end of this corridor, access to large garage with up-and-over door. Plenty of sturdy shelving.

Exterior:
Swimming pool with recent pump and filter equipment, cover on roller. High-quality construction. Paved pool surround with space for sun loungers, outdoor dining.
Large wooden garden shed with electricity, on concrete base.
Fenced chicken run (or for other small animals).
Gate to field, fenced, vehicle access to road.
Well/Bore hole measured at high flow, electrical cable and pipes laid to house, all that's needed is a pump to create an independent water supply to the house.

This house would be ideal for a family looking to live in the French countryside, or someone with a smallholding or self-sufficiency project. Located in the hills above Carcassonne, surrounded by forests, hills and lakes, the countryside is very inviting for walking, running and riding. Wild swimming spots abound and the local lake has lifeguarded swimming in the summer. The location is very quiet without being isolated. A few neighbours provide security without intruding.
Within less than 15 minutes' drive you'll find several restaurants, small shops and a supermarket. Within 30 to 40 minutes' drive are several larger towns and the airport at Carcassonne. The Mediterranean coast is about 90 minutes' drive and this will also get you to Toulouse or the coastal cities of Béziers and Narbonne.
For children, the school bus service is reliable and the property is fully fenced for security. They can run free while you pick your tomatoes! Or they can join you in harvesting, collecting eggs and taking a dip in the pool afterwards.

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