Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Escales, France

A39264JKB11 - A rare chance to acquire a unique and attractive village property with three separate buildings, and a large garden, where the major structural works have already been completed. The hard part has been done, so now a new owner can finish the project to their own taste and vision. Full plans are available.
The property is immediately habitable, offering the flexibility to live in one section while continuing work on the others, or to rent/sell part of the property to help finance the next stage.
Main House (150 m² habitable)
A four-bedroom house, almost finished and fitted with double-glazed windows throughout.
It combines character features with modern comfort, including, on the ground floor, a semi-fitted kitchen (13m2) with the old wine vats converted to useful storage rooms (14m2) and a large living room (50m2) that was once the stables and includes a feature well, with patio doors opening to a private courtyard dining area with a pigeonnier.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms (each 12-14m2), two with en-suite bathrooms, and a further family bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a mezzanine and opens directly onto the garden, with far-reaching views from the upper level. This would make a fun room for children!
Second House (76 m² habitable + 36 m² to develop)
A three-bedroom house that is almost complete. With an insulated loft and pleasant views of the Black Mountains, it is ready to be lived in while final touches are carried out.
There is a bright kitchen / dining room (28m2) with patio doors and a wood-burning stove, two bedrooms (16m2 and 10m2), and a bathroom.
There is also a summer room (13m2) awaiting completion and an adjoining barn with high ceilings that has been designed to create a third bedroom with en-suite and a generous living room with picture window.
Large Barn (approx. 160 m² to develop)
Significant restoration work has already been done. The walls have been carefully repointed and a brand-new roof and beams installed, so just the internal work remains.
With access from both the street and the garden, it has been planned as a spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom house arranged over two levels.
External Features
Outside, the buildings surround a private garden, with wide views to the Black Mountains. The current owners have created a labyrinth feature using reclaimed terracotta tiles, which gives a peaceful spot to enjoy the summer sunshine.
The garden is large enough to put in a swimming pool, and there is space for parking. The walls of a former garage could be re-roofed to create a workshop or studio.
The layout of the land also makes it possible to divide the property into three independent homes, each with its own outdoor space, offering enormous potential for flexibility, investment, or multi-generational living.

With the main works already done, it’s an outstanding opportunity to add value and put your own stamp on a truly characterful project.