castles with reception room for sale Carcassonne, France

Carcassonne area  16th Century Château on 5.7 ha of park, 3 separate apartments and large outbuildings, large bright rooms with high ceilings, needs work, peaceful countryside location yet not far of from a lively town, ideal as a luxurious home or hotel project for high end market This 5.7 ha property is situated in the Carcassonne area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. The main building, to former times a very luxury Château, stretches over 3 floors with more than 400m² per floor. At present there are 8 bedrooms with possibility to add many more, for example on the second floor which is totally empty, just a huge space. There are 3 separate flats, an orangery, half a dozen outbuildings used as garages, workshops and storage. All of these buildings are in the form of a typical English street leading up to the château. This estate is ideal as a luxury private home or a commercial venture like B&B, Gîtes or a Hotel. The property was built in 1600 at a strategic place. In 1710 the owner employed an Italian architect to transform the building into an Italian Palace, which shape remains today. There are many types of old trees, Palm and Mediterranean plants around the Park. Exceptional property that will definitely catch your eye! Description of the property The main building offers 840m2 of living space at present, 3 separate accommodations, an orangery and half a dozen outbuildings. Main House, living space 840m2, 3 floors Ground floor: Entrance hall 98m2, fully fitted kitchen 42m2, dining room 66m2, sitting room 73m2, office, back kitchen, a magnificent staircase, WC. 1st floor: 8 Bedrooms between 20 and 30m2, 5 Bathrooms, 5 WC's, corridor, billiard room 98m2, staircase, library. 2nd floor: An open space of 400m2 to be converted. The fuel central heating system is recent nevertheless they owner went to the extra mile to install cast iron radiators. Outbuildings There are rows of outbuildings to the left of the main entrance to the estate that need restoration if necessary. Two extra dwellings, an orangery/Accommodation, 6 Garages, Workshop, Storage. Pool 10m x 5m with summer cover. Grounds 5.7 Ha of grounds around the buildings. The park includes various types of old trees, palms, Mediterranean plants and a nice green lawn going down towards the water. Comment A stunning large Domaine with a warm feeling, in a wonderful area and a historical past, unique situation, quiet area with only a short drive to the nearest town with all amenities plus airport, train, motorway. Great as a luxury family residence or for commercial activities. Work to be foreseen.

Just a few kilometers from Carcassonne, at the gateway to the Corbières and at the foot of the Alaric mountains, this château enjoys a strategic location in the heart of a charming and easily accessible village in the Aude region. The château and its outbuildings offer approximately 3,500 sqm of usable space — perfectly suited for large-scale projects such as a hotel, events venue, luxury retreat, seminar center, or high-end residential conversion. An additional building may also be acquired, allowing for further development opportunities. A rare property with strong potential, adaptable to a wide range of investment strategies. File available upon request. Presented by BARNES Occitanie Eric PERENCHIO +33 (0)6 08 47 44 57 [email protected]

EXCLUSIVE TO BEAUX VILLAGES! This magnificent early 19th Century Château has been restored with luxury and a flair for interior design. Discretely shielded behind high walls, attractive gates and 2 imposing gatehouses is an ornamental courtyard in front of the main entrance. The chateau is set over 3 floors. The grand central stairs lead to two more floors of exquisitely decorated, oversized bedrooms and suites equipped with beautifully and recently renovated bathrooms and lounge areas. The renovation boasts high quality finishes and modern facilities. The original character shines through in the vaulted ceilings, large windows, plasterwork and gorgeous original floors. You enter into the chateau's princely hall with fine mosaic floors and sweeping staircase from which the reception rooms fan out. The ground floor boasts chateau-high ceilings, multiple living areas, kitchen facilities and an entry to the wine cellars below (dressed to provide a perfect setting for wine tasting meetings) You walk out to the south-facing aspect of the chateau onto a lengthy and elegant covered terrace on one side and enclosed orangerie to the other which serves as a perfect spot for breakfast. To the left a sleek, heated infinity pool overlooks the gardens. This perfect marriage of the ultra-modern and classical architecture is a theme that continues throughout the property. In the attic, you will marvel at the highly unusual wrought iron roofwork underpinning the classical French slate tiles, more commonly found in the Loire valley. There is even a functional clocktower. The terrace overlooks 5 hectares of mature parkland with magnificent, ancient trees and ornamental lake supplied directly from the Canal du Midi. The gardens are artfully landscaped with attractive walkways, unusual planting and a bar and entertaining area that can be easily dismantled when not in use. Further to the main property is a fully renovated, 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house with a lounge, kitchen, private garden, terrace and its own separate driveway. Elsewhere is staff accommodation and 2 further properties to renovate (subject to any necessary permissions) as well as beautiful agricultural stone buildings making up around 1500 m2 of potential development. The property is ideally situated near 5 international airports, the Mediterranean one way and ski slopes of the Pyrenees the other. This region is producing some of the most innovative wines in France. A unique, stylish property awaits a unique buyer, contact us for details

19th century castle with outbuildings on 32ha park without any nuisance Close to Carcassonne, 1 hour from the mountains and the sea, this property without nuisance benefits from an exceptional setting. It consists of a chateau of approximately 1946m² of living space and 34 bedrooms, with an 93m² reception room and a superb orangery in the tower. Historic building in pink stones, built in L with an adjacent building. Many original elements: herringbone parquet, molded ceilings decorated with rosettes and splendid pendant chandeliers, all with high ceilings. The castle has benefited from a recent restoration. It is in the center of 32 ha, including 18.5 ha of land, the rest in parkland with remarkable trees, woods and meadows. Very good general state of maintenance, possibility of continuing a luxury event activity or, on the contrary, of create a real haven of peace out of sight. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr.