furnished castles for sale Aude, France

Let yourself be swept off your feet by the magic emanating from this property, just five minutes from the village of Saint-Marcel sur Aude, 15 minutes from Narbonne and all its amenities. A prestigious castle with a majestic history, which once accommodated several kings of France. The mouldings, the floors, the extravagant volumes are characteristic of upper-class period architecture. The total surface area of the chateau is approx. 870m², with 12 bedrooms, 11 shower rooms, a gym, a hammam, a swimming pool, an outbuilding of more than 150m², on grounds planted with fruit trees.

Listed as a Historic Monument, you are entering a fascinating part of French history in the Cathar Country: The oldest mention of the first castle dates back to 1155. The current castle, probably built at the end of the 16th or the beginning of the 17th century, replaced an older building. The castle consists of a main rectangular building with one floor and an attic, and two low wings, partially destroyed, to the north, enclosing the courtyard to the east and west. The original entrance was to the east; this semicircular archway is now concealed. The castle is built on a platform overlooking the village. On the attic floor, there is a fireplace bearing the inscription "Noble Anne de Mauleon" and the date 1630. The shield in the center of the mantelpiece depicts a lion in high relief, standing against a three-towered castle. This castle primarily reflects 17th-century architecture. It underwent several renovations, particularly at the end of the 17th century and from 1763 onwards. Recently, under the supervision of the Architects of France and thanks to a strong conservation effort by the current owners, work has been carried out on the structure of the building. The West wing and the great hall have been fully renovated (notably with central heating). The attic has also been redesigned to offer a superb living space with a view of the surrounding lands. Among the completed work, you can appreciate the replicas of the original doors from the early 16th century, made from oak, chestnut, and cedar wood. Inside the castle, the seven original fireplaces, large windows with stained glass, tiled floors, and wooden ceilings have been preserved. A third of the castle has been renovated: On the ground floor: Kitchens with a large fireplace and toilets. The great meeting and reception hall, now a living room. Toilets On the 1st floor: A living room with a fireplace Bedroom An office with a beautiful mezzanine Toilets On the 2nd floor: Bedroom Bathroom with bathtub. Each room has 4-meter-high ceilings. The castle offers four energy sources (wood heating, independent of the fireplaces, underfloor heating, gas heating, and a water heater). The 10 rooms mentioned in this description are the ones that have been renovated, but the castle has many more rooms to be renovated and attics with great potential

This unique offer includes the completely rebuilt and renovated Château de Saint Martin de Toques, considered to be the only fully reconstructed and privately owned Catharic castle. The 91-hectare property also features a semi-restored farmhouse with 10 residential units and an old wine cellar, 16 hectares of agricultural land, a tennis court, and a helipad. The castle provides 856 square meters of living space, including 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a dining/living room, a casino/living room, a kitchen, two wine cellars, a laundry room, a swimming pool, and a Roman chapel surrounded by a charming garden. Almost every room along with several roof terraces offers spectacular views over the beautiful surrounding nature. The enchanting courtyard guarantees a high level of privacy, and on clear days a perfect view of the Pyrenees mountains. The castle was restored from ruins over 25 years ago, maintaining historical accuracy while integrating modern amenities discreetly. Antique materials and fixtures were sourced globally to ensure authenticity. On the contrary, there are modern comforts, including electric underfloor heating, hidden light switches, soft mood lighting, and an elevator hidden in a stone tower. The farmhouse contains up to 10 apartments, 2 of which have recently been completely renovated and furnished and were rented out to vacation guests. Five other housing units are still being renovated at the moment. This meticulously restored Catharic castle seamlessly integrates historical authenticity with modern luxury, making it perfect for a unique residence or a high-end rental opportunity.

Ideally located near Carcassonne, at the entrance of the Corbières, at the foot of the Alaric mountains, the castle is located in the heart of a small village of the Aude easily accessible. The estate includes the castle and its outbuildings for a total surface of about 3500 m2. The hotel has more than 25 rooms, a restaurant and a complete set of facilities to enhance your stay. Complete file on request. Property presented by BARNES Occitanie Eric PERENCHIO +33 (0)6 08 47 44 57 [email protected] Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the website: www.georisques.gouv.fr