Alzonne, Languedoc-Roussillon 11170

House with lots of charm, a large garden and the possibility of creating a separate guest house. Living the French dream!This property is located in an old castle in the heart of the Aude, near the Canal du Midi. The castle is surrounded by a magnificent garden with old trees, fields and vineyards. Originally it was a Templar farm, the oldest parts of which still date back to Roman times. Once home to knights, today the castle houses around 40 holiday apartments. Nearby are Alzonne, Bram and Carcassonne with all necessary amenities.This characteristic house (approx. 100 m) is located on the south-west side of the castle, consists of two floors and was completely renovated in 1997. Besides the spacious living room with wood-burning stove, open-plan kitchen/dining room, the house has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a large garden and a private swimming pool. Beneath the house is a spacious room (approx. 145 m) with its own entrance and large windows, which can still be completely renovated as desired. Parking is possible right next to the house on private property.The houseFrom the entrance, you reach the house with the sleeping area on the north side and the spacious living room on the south side, equipped with a wood-burning stove (Stuv) and windows that provide light and views of the countryside, wooded area, vineyards and garden with swimming pool. The charming semi-open wooden kitchen/dining room has a granite sink, copper taps, fridge, dishwasher, electric hob and washing machine. From the entrance hall, a loft gives access to the sleeping area, with a total of three bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and a total of two toilets.Several attractive details give the house lots of charm, such as the wooden kitchen with granite sink, beams, doors, windows, old walls, castle arches, old tiled floor (ground floor) and wooden floor (first floor). Garden and swimming poolThe spacious garden (approx. 1, 000 m) was partly redone in 2020 with large borders filled with shrubs and flowers. Several trees have also been planted. The garden still needs partial landscaping. The private swimming pool (9m x 4.20m) was even constructed this year (2022) and is purified using salt and a glass filter.Additional guest house to be builtUnder the house, accessible from the garden via a private entrance, is a generous space (approx. 145 m) previously used as a workshop. This space is ready as a shell and can still be completely finished, e.g. As a separate guest house. Architectural drawings are available to give a visual impression of the possibilities.SurroundingsThe area is characterised by tree-lined vineyards and sunflower fields, interspersed with woods and endless walking and cycling possibilities and is centrally located to Carcassonne, Narbonne, Toulouse and Castelnaudary. But Alzonne, Bram, Montolieu, Fanjeaux, the Mediterranean, ski resorts, Montagne Noir, Pyrenees and Spain are also nearby. Airports with multiple connections are at Carcassonne (20 minutes), Toulouse (1 hour), Bziers (1 hour and 20 minutes) and Montpellier (1 hour 45 minutes).Details- Well-maintained, charming castle house located on a corner.- The house was completely renovated in style in 1997.- The house has shutters on the south and west side.- Heating by electric radiators and a wood stove in the living room (Stuv).- Possibility of creating a large separate guest house.- Generous garden was largely redone in 2020.- Swimming pool was installed in 2022. - Septic tank was replaced in 2021.