Villelongue-d'Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon 11300

DomainRenovated Mas, dominating position with wide views, 253 m2 living space and attached bergerie of 163 m2 over 2 floors, 2.2 hectares grounds consisting of grassland with fruit trees and 1, 2 ha of woodland, located 10 km from Limoux, 40 minutes drive from Carcassonne and 1 hour drive from Toulouse. Perfect opportunity for true nature lovers, possibility for horse riding, hunting and possibly your own food forest. The MasNatural stone Mas dating from before 1900, completely renovated and well insulated, with views of the surrounding rolling hills. Set in its own grounds of 2.2 hectares, with 253 m2 of living space over 3 levels. Adjoining 2-storey bergerie with a surface of 163 m2 plus smaller outbuildings with an additional surface area of in total 57 m2. 6 Large rooms, both in the house and in the bergerie, for various (group) activities. Several workshops, including 1 outside, for e.g. Sculpting, painting, woodwork, but also a bright attic and library suitable for yoga or conferences. Heating by a high-efficiency wood-burning stove and a pellet stove.Ground floor, garden levelSpacious entrance giving access to both the main house and the bergerie. On garden level, the main house offers a large, bright living (40 m2) with high efficiency wood burner and large double windows with beautiful views and a wooden beamed ceiling, a door gives access to the sunny terrace. A hall with exterior door to the garden leads to the semi-open and fully equipped kitchen, with pallet cooker c.q. Stove plus a pantry. The pellet stove supplies 3 radiators in the house with hot water. Additional radiators can still be connected in the various living areas. An extra bathroom with Wc, shower, washbasin and direct access to the garden will be very practical in summer.First floorA nice bathroom with bathtub, walk-in shower, washbasin, Wc and bidet, followed by a large room suitable as a dressing room. Via a landing access to a nice bedroom (approx. 35 m2) with wooden beams and parquet flooring. From the landing direct access to the Bergerie.Second floorExtra skylights have been made in the ceilings with thick wooden beams for very generous light. You will find a sitting area, 3 bedrooms, a bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. The landing gives access to the covered roof terrace. There is also access to the Bergerie.OutbuildingsAdjacent to the living area you will find the bergerie of 163 m2 floor space, built in natural stone, with wooden beamed ceilings, consisting of a workshop, an atelier with high ceiling and a large attic space. Water and electricity are available and there are several entrances to the main house. Also on the land are a garage (8 m2), a double car shed (40 m2) that could be converted to house horses, a little barn and a wood shed (5 m2). TerrainThe 2.2 hectares of private land are entirely adjoining and consist of approx. 1 ha of grassland with fruit trees including cherries, plums, figs and a hazel, a vegetable garden with greenhouse (30 m2), chicken run, an eco-swimming pond and a fishing pond, bordered by a stream. On the other side of the stream the private forest of 1.2 ha, with partly production trees that can be cut down when they are fully grown. Also possible for developing a food forest. In addition to all that the property borders a bird sanctuary of about 60 ha!!SituationThis Mas is very quietly situated, at an altitude of 310 m, surrounded by nature yet easily accessible by car, with one neighbouring house at about 100 m. Just outside the village of Villelongue d'Aude where there are some basic amenities as well as a primary school at 15 min walk. Pamiers sport airfield and recreational lake Montbel at 0.5 h drive away.Approx 10 km from Limoux, 35 km from Carcassonne, 1 hour drive from Toulouse. Skiing, beach and high mountains less than 1.5 hours' drive away. Wonderful hiking, cycling and horse riding right from home.