Character 10 bedroom Manor House for sale with countryside view in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
This prestigious 19th Century property has a spacious living area of 542m2, which is in perfect condition and features a total of 10 bedrooms, a 2nd dwelling, garage, former wine cellar with potential for development, swimming pool, tennis court and 3,663m2 of land.
Situated within walking distance to shops, close to town, sea and airports, so ideal for a business.
This property, built in 1806, is located in the greater Narbonne area, in an area on the edge of a village with all amenities.
This U-shaped, stone-built former wine estate offers 542m2 of living space between the 2 houses.
Manor house, which has been renovated with exquisite taste, high quality materials and modern fittings, making it a comfortable place to live. All the rooms are large, spacious, light and airy - something you don't often find in old French houses. The sun turns all around the house throughout the day and in all rooms there is access to different terraces, depending on the daytime, in the shade or in the sun.
The house at the end of the east wing has its own access and courtyard, and has also been renovated. It has a very attractive exposed framework, a modern kitchen opening onto the dining room and living room, 3 bedrooms with 2 shower/bathrooms and a very large mezzanine bedroom, garage and utility room. In this building there is also a former stable and above it, there is a large open room that could be used for yoga or other purposes.
The former wine cellar, forming the west wing, with its decorative vats serves as a huge garage. Upstairs, there is a fitness room and potential for creating additional flats.
The garden offers complete privacy and is well planted and easy to maintain. The tennis court is in perfect condition, with its own terrace for supporters.
Manor house - 384m2:
Ground floor: large entrance hall 34m2; through large arches one enters the living/dining room 63m2 with a large open fireplace, exposed stone exterior wall; fitted kitchen 21m2, library 16m2 or bedroom, pool side entrance 8m2, WC with storage 9m2, utility room 6m2, laundry room 5m2.
1st floor: large landing 34m2; master bedroom 27m2 with fireplace, large bathroom 13m2 with bath, shower, large washbasin for 2, WC and bidet, large dressing room 16m2 accessible via the master bedroom and the landing; bedroom 21m2 with fireplace, shower room and WC 5m2; bedroom 22m2 with fireplace and shower room with WC 8m2, bedroom 21m2 with access to the shower room via another door.
2nd floor: hallway, 30m2 study or bedroom, various attics 120m2.
Beautiful heated swimming pool 12 x 4m with roller shutter, large terrace. Superb old-fashioned summer kitchen. Numerous terraces around the main house.
Outbuilding:
East wing with 2nd dwelling of 158m2. Stable with old trough, staircase to first floor where is a large room ready to be used for yoga or other use, 15m2 terrace.
2nd house:
Entrance via an independent courtyard of 130m2 which gives access to the street.
Ground floor: entrance with staircase 5m2, living room 30m2, room with laundry area 45m2.
1st floor: living/dining room with open kitchen 43m2, master bedroom 17m2 with shower room and WC 11m2, 2 bedrooms of 12m2 and 16m2 sharing a bathroom 6m2, separate WC.
2nd floor: mezzanine with attic bedroom with 2 roof lights, 17m2 living space which has a useful surface area of 36m2, overlooking the living room and kitchen and the beautiful roof structure.
Garage 37m2 with access from the courtyard West wing.
Former wine cellar of about 200m2 per floor:
Ground floor: with decorative vats, the unoccupied part is used as a huge garage, technical room for the swimming pool First floor: there is an open-plan fitness room, with the remaining being empty space offering development potential to create additional flats.
Grounds - 3,663m2:
Completely enclosed by walls and hedges. It is attractively landscaped and planted with trees, allowing you to enjoy privacy. The automatic watering system is supplied by an agricultural water network and is therefore inexpensive. The tennis court is in perfect condition. Opposite the property, there is a further 1 hectare of agricultural land that is part of the sale.
General condition:
All of the buildings are in excellent condition, with recent roofs. The main house has gas central heating, tiled floors and PVC double-glazed windows with electric shutters. Solar panels on the roof of the former wine cellar produce hot water for the swimming pool and the Maison de Maitre. The other house is heated by inertia radiators.
This magical home offers a perfect balance of elegance, comfort, space and quality of life. It is an ideal property for a luxury family residence or for various business models, with B &B, gites and the possibility of creating further accommodations subject to planning permission. Easy access to everything at short distance.
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