Midi-Pyrénées, Ariège, Lavelanet, France

A47324NNK09 - On the ground floor, the garage provides space for two vehicles and also includes a workshop, utility/technical area, washing facilities, and an extra shower and WC.

Also on this level is a charming "smoking" room, warm and inviting, with a fireplace and an opening onto the orangery. This part of the house also includes a study or potential studio, together with the bright orangery overlooking the garden, providing a particularly pleasant additional living space.

Upstairs are the main living areas. The modern, fully fitted kitchen opens onto the terrace and enjoys lovely, far-reaching views towards the Pyrenees. The bright living room features a wood-burning stove and large patio doors for access to the terrace on two sides.

A spacious hallway leads to five bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study and another as a second, air-conditioned sitting room. The bathroom and separate WC complete this floor.

All the bedrooms have wooden floors, while the other rooms have tiled flooring.

The kitchen and living room open onto a large east- and south-facing terrace, offering lovely open views across the garden and, in particular, towards the Pyrenean mountains. On a clear day, you can see the Château de Montségur, as well as the peaks of Soularac, Saint-Barthélemy and Fourcat.

The property also benefits from a large, established and fully enclosed garden, with a gated entrance and several private parking spaces. The 1,170 m² garden includes an old chicken coop, several fruit trees, rose bushes, a blue spruce, a magnolia and a variety of other established plants.

The layout of the grounds also makes it possible to consider installing a swimming pool, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

For comfort, the house is equipped with programmable electric radiators with motion sensors, a wood-burning stove in the living room, and two reversible air-conditioning units installed in two of the bedrooms.

The roof is fitted with 18 Axitec photovoltaic panels, each rated at 330 Wp, giving a total installed capacity of 6 kWp. Installed in 2020, they come with a 15-year warranty.

The house also benefits from a video security system, solar-powered roller shutters on almost all windows and doors, PVC double-glazed windows, and two hot-water cylinders.

Key features

* Fully renovated – no work required
* Detached house
* 1,170 m² enclosed garden
* Garage for 2 cars
* 3 private parking spaces
* Large terrace
* Open views towards the Pyrenees
* 18 photovoltaic panels – 6 kWp
* 2 reversible air-conditioning units
* Solar-powered roller shutters
* PVC double glazing
* Video security system

Lavelanet and the surrounding area

Situated in the heart of the Pays des Pyrénées Cathares, Lavelanet enjoys an enviable setting surrounded by rolling mountains, historic sites and unspoilt countryside. The town is around 20 minutes from Mirepoix, famous for its beautiful medieval bastide and picturesque covered square, and approximately 20 minutes from Foix, the historic capital of Ariège, dominated by its impressive medieval castle.

For mountain lovers, the Monts d’Olmes ski resort is around 30 minutes away, while the surrounding area offers numerous hiking trails and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The famous Château de Montségur is also nearby, as is Lake Montbel, which is popular for swimming and outdoor activities during the summer months.

An ideal location for enjoying the exceptional natural surroundings throughout the year, while remaining close to local shops, services and the main towns of Ariège.