Palairac, Languedoc-Roussillon 11330

Handsome stone family house in the historic quiet rural village of Palairac with a gorgeous east facing top terrace. Full of original tiles and beams for those who love french authenticity.Looking out on the handsome village fountain square, the main entrance of the house leads into the cosy sitting room with wood fire (28m) The kitchen (15m) and large walk in store rooms are to the right, including a prettily tiled wc. Just off the kitchen are stairs down to the basement with the hot water tank, and door to the street level. Stairs up to a double bedroom (11m) with shower and wc - in the attached one level part of the house over a historic archway.Attractive stairs up from the sitting room to the first floor 4 bedrooms - two ensuite, and a family bathroom with bath and shower and wc. One bedroom (15m) has a side door leading onto a sloping lane - providing helpful second access to the house.The second floor has a large open plan sitting room and dining room with a light kitchen - leading through double glazed handsome patio doors out to the terrace - great outdoor living and eating area (24m approx). Perfect for Christmas dinner that can be served here in the gorgeous winter sun.This was once a chambre dhotes before the present owners bought it for their large extended family to enjoy over many years.The Corbieres village of Palairac is close to the wine producing centre of Tuchan with its famous Mont Tauch cave. In the heart of famous Cathar Castle country in the newly designated national Parc Corbieres- Fenouillades. One hour to the mediterranean beaches through stunning landscape, one hour to Perpignan airport, 58kms to Tgv at Narbonne.The quiet rural village of Palairac is designated a village Fleuri with gorgeous pastoral walks all around in the stunning countryside. Beautifully restored - mostly stone built houses, very pretty church. 17 kms to lake swimming in Massac. About 30 inhabitants year round.Wood fires on the ground floor and the top floor, supplemented by night storage heaters as required. Ceiling fans in the main rooms.Dpe FTaxes foncs tbcInformation about exposure to natural risks available on the french government site