luxury houses for sale Capucins-La Barbacane-La Trivalle-Bellevue district of Carcassonne, France

This house, located in a commanding position on a well-exposed, tree-lined plot, has undergone a meticulous renovation and offers high-end finishes throughout. The living and lounge areas are very bright, opening out onto the large first-floor terrace which overlooks the swimming pool, the garden, hills and further countryside. The fully fitted kitchen features high-quality joinery, as does the secundary kitchen. The bespoke storage solutions are both practical and stylish. On the ground floor, two large bedrooms and their en-suite bathroom provide high-quality self-contained accommodation. A few steps up from the living areas lead to the upper wing, accessed via a large corridor serving four suites (bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms or bathrooms), two of which have their own terrace. Every square centimetre of this property has been decorated with taste and extreme practicality. The garden is perfect for relaxation, featuring a wrought-iron barbecue and its surrounding area, a boules court, a second terrace bathed in sunshine and greenery, and espalier planters. Finally, the 20-metre-long heated swimming pool and its summer lounge complete this versatile property, perfect as a family home or a guesthouse. Located just a few minutes from all amenities and local facilities. A luxury property of a standard rarely seen on the market.

This is a former wine estate on the very edge of the highly sought after town of Carcassonne, known for its Medieval City, a world heritage site. It comprises a beautiful four bedroom formal house on three levels and with large reception space, an attached three bedroom house on two levels, a large detached building, swimming pool and a mature park. The property is ready to move into. It is discreetly placed and totally private: The woodland walks in the 1.5 hectare grounds are an outstanding feature of the outside space: It offers multi-generational living options, lifestyle plus income, or a commercial venture (such as a wedding venue, ...). And there are various possibilities to further extend and develop the living spaces. The property would also easily split into two private residences as there are several separate vehicular acceses and connecting roads.

An extremely rare find: in the heart of the sought-after village of Palaja, just a few minutes from the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, this estate, with no overlooking neighbours, is nestled within its own park, in the shade of century-old pine trees. The main house and its wings comprise two open-plan fitted kitchens, each opening onto its own living area, four bedrooms with four bathrooms and/or shower rooms. There is also a gym with a reception lounge, changing room, sauna, toilets and shower. This property offers spacious, divisible areas, which are ideal for generating rental income or for use as a single, large family home. The private and comfortable leisure area offers ample entertaining space and offers a self-contained studio and indoor/outdoor a summer kitchen and dining room, opening onto a large outdoor patio and a bar. The property is also very practical and well designed, with a 60m² garage/storage area as well as numerous storage rooms and utility spaces. This well-maintained and recently developed estate is extremely versatile and ready to accommodate a family or a business venture.

In an idyllic countryside setting, this 19th century castle offers stunning period features, from original floors, moulded wooden doors and authentic turrets. It's picture perfect castle hosts a spacious kitchen with modern appliances, several formal reception rooms and eight bedrooms. In addition, several outbuildings, two guests houses and even a chapel complete the estate. The vast grounds are a haven of nature, a pool adds modern comfort. Although some areas are in need of a little TLC, the whole remains breathtaking, a peaceful corner of the world, yet just 10min from the motorway and 30min from the airport for easy acces.

AUDE : Stone and Light in a Mediterranean region Luminous architect's villa built with large blocks of rough limestone from the Gard region which provide excellent insulation and a warm colour. 600 sqm of living space over two hectares of landscaped garden with lovely views. On the outskirts of a village and a lake, with a swimming pool and solar panels. 5 minutes from a large touristic town with an airport and a train station nearby. The house was designed as a bed and breakfast and stands out from the outside thanks to its original architecture, The solar panels on the flat roof significantly reduce the property's costs. On the south side, there is a living room of more than 100 sqm with its bay windows opening completely onto the garden and a patio with hundred-year-old olive trees. There are 5 spacious independent suites and professionally equipped kitchen allowing a possible accommodation and catering business. The wing facing sunrise can be a separate accomodation for the owners, with a magnificent cathedral glassed-in living room, an open-plan kitchen, a suspended Focus fireplace, a large mezzanine office and a master suite. Beautiful sports room, underground cellar, garage for two cars. Huge garden planted with trees and irrigated with water pumped from the lake, magnificent view, large 10 x 6 m swimming pool hidden by a large limestone wall and pool-house... You will appreciate the serenity of the place. The house will leave you speachless.The large, rough-hewn limestone blocks provide remarkable natural insulation and a warm atmosphere, whilst the solar panels integrated into the flat roof significantly reduce energy costs. The spacious living room, measuring over 100 m² and facing south, opens fully onto the garden and a Mediterranean-style patio planted with century-old olive trees. A true indoor-outdoor living space, ideal for savouring the light and tranquillity of the setting. The house comprises five spacious, self-contained suites and a fully equipped professional kitchen, perfect for a guesthouse venture or a high-end table d’hôte. The private east wing forms a distinct space: a glass-fronted cathedral-style loft of rare elegance, featuring an open-plan kitchen, a suspended Focus fireplace, a large mezzanine office and a refined master suite. For leisure, a beautiful, light-filled gym, an underground cellar, a double garage, and an autonomous irrigation system fed by the nearby lake complete the amenities. The 10 x 6 m swimming pool, discreetly sheltered behind a stone wall matching the house, and its pool house, invite you to relax in a secluded and refined setting. A rare place where architecture, nature and serenity come together to offer an incomparable Mediterranean lifestyle. Energy class: C Climate class: B DPE old version. Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 6030 euros and 8220 euros per year. Prices indexed to 2021-22-23 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr