Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Couiza, France

A46372COM11 - Situated in the heart of the charming village of Couiza, this spacious and characterful home offers an excellent opportunity as a permanent family residence, a holiday home or even an investment property. Combining generous living space with modern comforts and exciting potential, the property is within easy walking distance of shops, cafés, restaurants, schools, the medical centre and all everyday amenities.

The ground floor opens into a welcoming entrance hall leading to a cosy lounge with a fully functional fireplace, creating the perfect place to relax during the cooler months. At the heart of the home is the spacious kitchen and dining room, ideal for family life and entertaining, benefiting from insulated underfloor heating for year-round comfort. A large garage provides excellent storage or workshop space and includes an independent WC, with direct access to a useful cellar.

The house has been thoughtfully updated to improve comfort and efficiency, including an active mechanical ventilation (VMC) system and insulated flooring on both the ground and first floors. The ground floor renovation incorporates modern underfloor heating, while the first floor features insulated timber flooring for improved thermal and acoustic performance.

The first floor offers flexible accommodation with four bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a second lounge, making it equally suitable as a family room, guest suite or additional bedroom. There is also a home office, a family bathroom, a separate shower room and an independent WC, providing excellent practicality for larger families or visiting guests.

The second floor offers fantastic potential, with a substantial attic already divided into three rooms, one of which has plumbing in place for a future shower room. This versatile space could be transformed into additional bedrooms, a studio, hobby rooms or guest accommodation, subject to any necessary permissions.

Outside, the enclosed garden provides a private and easy-to-maintain outdoor space, complete with a covered terrace, a traditional well and a second cellar beneath the terrace.

Heating is both flexible and economical, with the existing fireplace complemented by the option to reinstall a wood-burning stove, which previously heated much of the ground floor efficiently during the winter months.

Located in the beautiful Upper Aude Valley, everything you need is just a short walk away, including bakeries, cafés, restaurants, a supermarket, schools, a medical centre, tennis courts and convenient €1 public transport links. The property is also ideally positioned for exploring the region, with Carcassonne Airport approximately 40 minutes away, Perpignan around 1 hour 20 minutes, Toulouse about 1 hour 30 minutes, a golf course within 40 minutes and a popular swimming lake just 10 minutes away.

The owner also advises that while the wider cadastral area is classified within a flood-risk zone, the property itself occupies a higher position than many surrounding homes.

Offering generous accommodation, character, modern improvements and exciting scope for further development, this delightful village home is ready to enjoy while still offering plenty of possibilities for the future.