luxury house with panoramic view for sale Limoux, France

SITUATION : 10 minutes south-west of Carcassonne, 1 hour from Toulouse airport, 1 hour from the Mediterranean Sea, close to all main roads, without any nuisance, on top of a hill, in the middle of its land which is in one piece, in a privileged location in the heart of nature, with a magnificent view of the Pyrenees. DESCRIPTION : 73 ha property in one piece, including 49 ha of cultivated land and 25 ha of woodland, with a main house, 2 gîtes, 2 wooden chalets, a reception room, a farm shed, a car port, outbuildings to renovate with approved changes of use, a swimming pool out of sight. The BUILDINGS: protected by a beautiful metal gate, 715 m2 of living space in all, and a further 1000 m2. A large building dating from the 12th century, with an attractive facade and shaded terrace, has been completely renovated and comprises a 315 m2 main house with 4 bedrooms and 4 shower rooms, 2 104 m2 gîtes with 2 bedrooms and a shower room each, and a 120 m2 reception room. The property is in excellent condition, with air conditioning in most rooms and wood-burning stoves in several areas. Well hidden by vegetation, there are 2 charming wooden chalets of 32 m2 each, ideal for seasonal rental. A large, clean 257 m2 hangar could be converted into a reception room. Approx. 1000 m2 of outbuildings in need of restoration, of which approx. 600 m2 could be converted into living accommodation. The pool area is separate and secure, with its pool-house and view over the fields. It is salt water. LAND: Of the property's 73 ha, 49 ha is farmland cultivated under an annually renewable commodat. This land is generally planted with cereals. You can also go for a walk in the 25 hectares of woodland. The environment is classified Natura 2000. Buying with less land is possible. The electric wires have been buried, the view is not impeded in any way, there is mains water and 3 springs on the estate, and a small pond completes the picture. WHAT WE THINK: The first thing that strikes you is the breathtaking view; the feeling of being up in the air is breathtaking. This estate could be ideal for a large family looking for peace and quiet, or for a tourist project, as the location and buildings are perfectly suited. CONTACT : Hélène DESSORT +33 614 60 32 32

AUDE: NEAR CARCASSONNE A former 17th century wine estate, this property of almost 1 hectare is perfect for a project of B&B, gîtes, wedding hall or events. It is situated in the highly touristic area of the Cité de Carcassonne, the Cathar Châteaux and the Wine Route, with over 1,400 m² (15,000 sqft) of potential living space. Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, with no direct neighbors or overlooked views, you enter the property of approx. 8,000 m2 (2 acres) fenced in. A 3-level Maison de Maître sits enthroned on the left, together with its stone outbuilding. A beautiful staircase leads to the living room with its high ceilings, and 4 spacious renovated suites with bathrooms. There's also a large garage, a second living room and several unused rooms. Some heating and windows work would be required for winter use. To the right is a large former wine cellar with a floor area of 600 m2 (6,500 sqft), featuring a beautiful wooden framework and old concrete tanks. It's an unoccupied building just waiting for your creativity. The reception area at the rear, with its large park, fenced swimming pool and pool-house, and sheltered barbecue/plancha area, benefits from a separate entrance. The large air-conditioned wedding hall with professional kitchen can accommodate 150 people, and 250 on the terrace. A second room of the same size upstairs completes it, and can be used as a dormitory if required. There are two suites with en-suite shower rooms upstairs. This is a beautiful property on a human scale, in the middle of nature, with enormous professional potential in terms of tourist accommodation and events. Energy class: N/A Climate class: N/A Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr