castle with terrace for sale Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude, France

Exclusively, 19th century castle, incorporating the architectural codes of the Loire castles and developing nearly 1,300m² on a park of more than 3 hectares with 800m² of outbuildings. Completely restored recently, this castle presents many remarkable architectural elements and ornamentations. More than 400m² of reception rooms, 3 kitchens, pantry, 9 suites and an office. The last level of 300m² remains to be fitted out. The perfectly maintained park houses a swimming pool with pool house and summer kitchen, a former hunting lodge of approximately 150m² with terrace, a guest house of 70m², an apartment of 80m² with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a mazet, 60m² garage, old stables and several barns and shelters. In the immediate vicinity of the Canal du Midi, TGV station 10 minutes away, beaches 15 minutes away, airport 20 minutes away and 45 minutes from Montpellier

In the center of a small town in the region of Béziers, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France, this very beautiful Maison de Maître from 1880, ISMH - listed, offers an exceptional main dwelling and 10 other apartments for rent, plus an independent house but adjoining, with its own garden. This very elegant apartment offers 500m2 on the ground floor and 1st floor with its sumptuous entrance and totally private monumental staircase. Large reception rooms with beautiful fireplaces, authentic floors and high molded ceilings, all preserved and meticulously restored. To complete the comfort, there is a large sunny terrace, a covered terrace, orangery, garage and cellar with a view of its private garden with hundred-year-old trees which provide privacy and a water basin to be renovated. All apartments are serviced by an elevator and a staircase on the other side of the building. They come in all sizes and are of good standard under conventional leases and offer attractive rental income. Great potential for different business models with increasing income possibilities. It is highly unusual because there is no co-ownership! Ideal for an Investor. ..

This really stunning property dates back partly to the 16th Century and is located on the outskirts of a lovely village with all amenities in the greater Béziers area, Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France, Occitanie. The buildings sit nicely in the middle of the grounds and each house has its privacy and separate entrance. The Mainhouse, with the charming tower hosting a spiral staircase, offers 2 large sitting lounge areas of each 80m² and 5 comfortable en-suite bedrooms of which one is on the ground floor and has a vaulted ceiling, hence the oldest part of the property. Further both sitting areas have high ceilings and a second large stair case gives access to each floor. A heated infinity swimming pool with its large terrace offers a nice view of the countryside. The other house adjoining the mainhouse has been completely renovated a few years ago as it was just a stone shell. There we find 3 en-suite bedrooms and a family room en-suite with a mezzanine, a kids sleeping space. A second pool could be added on this side of the property offering a private area for both visitors and the owners. A valid planning permit could be transmitted to the new proud owner. Further there is car port for 2 cars and a workshop and additional storage. A property to fall in love at first sight! Description of the building Mainhouse offering 330m² living area over three levels Ground floor: entrance hall 12m², fully equipped kitchen 21m², large open sitting/dining room 80m² with large stone fireplace, guest toilet, with access to the south facing terrace and pool area, master bedroom bedroom 26m² with vaulted ceiling and en-suite bathroom 10m² with vaulted ceiling. 1st floor: large main staircase, another immense sitting area with billiard table 90m², bedroom 18m² with en-suite shower and WC, access to a terrace 15m², second master bedroom 21m² with en-suite bathroom and shower 11m², walk-in closet 5m² 2nd floor: accessed by the large stairs bedroom 12m² with small en-suite shower room and WC, 3m²,  second bedroom 12m² accessed by the tower staircase with en-suite shower room and WC, 3m² Second house offering 120m² of living space Be aware this is a quirky house with all rooms on different levels; therefore every room is accessed by a staircase except a ground floor en-suite bedroom. We find a sitting area accessed by an outside staircase from the large terrace. The fully fitted kitchen with dining room is accessed by some further steps from the same outside staircase. From there a staircase going down brings us to the ground floor bedroom with its en-suite shower room; this room has as well a direct access from outside. Above each of those rooms is a bedroom with its own shower- or bathroom. One of those bedrooms has a mezzanine, ideal for children sleeping. Lovely swimming pool 10m x 5m with large terrace Carport for 2 cars 40m² workshop 25m² storage room Grounds The grounds of a little bit more than 1 ha is nicely kept and surrounding the property giving it total privacy. The property is limited on one side by an all year flowing river and on the other side by a vineyard and wood. A few vines are even part of this property and taken care by a neighboring farmer. There is a well and a borehole on the property and even access to agriculture water, all can be used for feeding a manual watering system and if wished filling up the pool. Equipments The Mainhouse features an oil fired central heating with underfloor heating in the large ground floor lounge dining area. There is as well reversible air conditioning through out. Double glazed joinery partly in wood and in PVC wood imitation; flooring is mainly in lovely terra cotta, the 2 master bedrooms have old original painted ciment tiles, the sitting area upstairs has a wooden floor. The newly renovated stone house is fully equiped with reversible air conditioning and has marble floors throughout. Water is supplied by the mains, the septic tank is conforming to law which is quite unusual! Comments If this unique property has captured your imagination, please don't hesitate to contact us.