Belle Epoque 11 bedroom Chateau for sale in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon

1,660,000 EUR 1,427,600 GBP 1,792,800 USD

Reference: 243258

Bedrooms: 11
Bathrooms: 9
Floor Size: 455 m2
Plot Size: 0.82 hectares / 2.03 acres

Features

Terrace
Garden
Private Pool
Original Features
Rentable Accommodation
Quiet Area

Details

Fabulous Belle Epoque with 11 bedrooms in a great location close to the Canal du Midi, vineyards and situated in the beautiful historic Languedoc region.

This spacious 455m2 property combines a traditional feel with a modern touch and is ready for immediate occupation.
With spacious rooms and nine bathrooms spread over three floors, it its suitable for a variety of uses. Perfect for a large family home (and suitable for several generations of families living together). There is also the option for different types of tourism business; utilising the existing facilities and its enviable location

This impressive chateau was built in 1907, and has retained many of its original features.

Accommodation comprises 11 bedrooms, 8 of which are en-suite. The house is approached via attractive landscaped gardens into the superb entrance hall with decorative glass windows.
The ground floor offers a living area with a sun room featuring a feature window, leading to the large dining room with direct access to the terrace offering magnificent garden views.
On this level is another reception room with double aspect arched windows, again with doors leading directly to the terrace and gardens.
There is a fitted kitchen, utility room and the addition of a ground floor bedroom, with stair access, on this level.

The grand staircase leads to the first floor, with 4 en-suite bedrooms (shower and wc), 2 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom (bath and wc). The second floor comprises 4 further bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (shower and wc) and a small utility room.
On this level, a staircase leads up to a turret with views.
The basement runs the full length of the property - 5 rooms offering a variety of uses, and direct access to the large garage.
The garage can also be accessed from the driveway at garden level.

Driveway access, ample parking: room too for tennis courts if desired (subject to necessary permissions).

Outside, there is a private fenced pool and a large plot of over 2 acres with mature gardens.

The location offers privacy and a quiet space. Ideal for those looking for a beautiful property near the Canal du Midi, surrounded by vineyards.
The hamlet is only a few kilometres from amenities such as a bakery, supermarket, restaurants, pharmacy and school.
Just 25 minutes from Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and less than an hour from the Mediterranean.
It is ideally located for easy access to several international airports and TGV links.

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France Property Buying Guide

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.