6 rooms, 197m²,  Character property for sale in Carcassonne - 464 000 € *

It is not every day that a property like this comes on the market.
Built in the late 1700's, this used to be a farmhouse perfectly situated on the banks of the Lauquet River. Just a short 10-minute ride from Carcassonne, you are enveloped by the calm and tranquillity of country life whilst at the doorstep of a bustling town with schools' shops, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

As you are driving through the main road of Verzeille you notice neat homes with beautiful gardens and veggie plots already planted with summer crops. The property is nestled between the road and the river, hidden behind mature hedges and surrounded by trees and flowers, a haven where you can enjoy the 300 days of sunshine our area is famous for. Take a leisurely stroll through the spacious grounds that lead to the river below. Here you can rest under the shade of the trees, or you can fish or simply relax and enjoy nature. Your immediate neighbours are veggie plots and gardens offering plenty of privacy allowing you to enjoy your 10x5 pool during the hot lazy days of summer. Enjoy a morning swim or in the afternoon after you visited the charming small villages around Carcassonne. Have a typical French breakfast outside in the garden, lulled by the sound of cicadas and feel the fresh smelling breeze. The house is amazingly simple and functional. On the ground floor there is a wonderful salon, with double French doors opening to the garden. There is a dining room, a kitchen, and utility/laundry room. The large staircase leads to three large bedrooms, an office/TV room with terrace overlooking the pool and two bathrooms. The home has been renovated and has been used as a summer home or rented out as a self-catering gîte during the season. The house is sold unfurnished During the holiday rental periods viewings can be arranged for Saturdays between 11am and 3pm. Come and discover how simple it is to own your very own place in the sun.

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