Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Carcassonne, France

A28365JAS11 - Accessed via a 200-metre private drive through stone gates, this elegant 18th-century estate offers complete privacy just minutes from Carcassonne’s UNESCO-listed mediaeval Cité and the Canal du Midi.

The main house opens through imposing double oak doors into a 26m² entrance hall, with a dramatic galleried stone staircase lit by original stained-glass windows. The first floor features a formal dining room (31m²), elegant drawing room (30m²) with French doors to the terrace, a study (13m²), hallway to the rear terrace (5m²), and a charming 23m² farmhouse kitchen with open fireplace in local Caunes marble, plus a pantry. Original parquet and tiled floors are beautifully preserved throughout.
Also on the first floor is a spacious double bedroom (19m²) with a private ensuite (10m²).
On the second floor are three further bright double bedrooms (11m², 15m², 14.9m²) and a generous family bathroom (11.5m²), along with large, convertible attics offering further development potential.

The property is impeccably maintained, with oil-fired central heating recently upgraded with an energy-efficient heat pump. All windows are double-glazed, and a modern security system is in place.

Annex:
Ground floor: boiler room, storeroom, wine cellar.
First floor: double bedroom with ensuite shower and WC, and additional storage.
Second floor: two bedrooms and a shower room with WC.
This building could be reconfigured into an independent guest house or staff accommodation.

Cottages & Rental Income:
Four charming stone cottages (55–75m² each), arranged over two floors, are currently rented and generate approximately €22,000 in annual income. Each cottage includes a living room, kitchen, 2–3 bedrooms, a wood-burning stove, parking space, and a small garden.

Grounds & Outbuildings:
The landscaped formal gardens (2,600m²) are filled with Mediterranean trees and flowering shrubs. An orangerie offers potential for conversion into a summer kitchen or entertainment space. Four natural springs provide reliable irrigation, and there is ample space to install a swimming pool. The wooded park surrounds the estate.

Outbuildings include:
Double garage
Tractor and wood stores
Former stables, cow byre, sheepfold, and blacksmith’s forge
Two covered parking bays

Vineyard Potential:
An adjacent winery and vineyards, formerly part of the estate, are for sale by separate negotiation, offering a unique opportunity for those interested in viticulture or wine tourism. (Information on request)

Transport Links:
Airports: Carcassonne (5 km), Toulouse (1 hr), Béziers & Perpignan (1.5 hrs), Barcelona (3 hrs)
Rail: Carcassonne (intercity), Narbonne (TGV)