Carcassonne Area Equestrian Estate, Stone Farmhouse (…

Property Description

This ideal equestrian estate, dating from the 17th century, is located in the Carcassonne region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, in the South of France. The stone-built property offers 304 m² of living space, with large living areas on the ground floor and 7 bedrooms upstairs, each with its own private bath- or shower room. Part of the upper floor features a second kitchen with a living room and can be used as a guesthouse with separate access. Additionally, the number of bedrooms in either living area can be adjusted as needed. The outbuildings, totaling approximately 250 m², include a stable, a tack room, large cellars, and a garage. Outside, since the buildings are situated on a plateau, there are several terraces and a large parking area.
The paddocks all ready to receive horses, covering approximately 40 hectares, are located around the buildings and feature a watering trough supplied by a water network. Paths provide easy access throughout the entire property. There are also various shelters for the horses. This estate could easily accommodate up to 40 horses. With the water reservoir, wells, and a spring to be tapped, the entire property could be irrigated year-round. Municipal water supplies the buildings, as does fiber-optic internet!
This property could make a beautiful family home for horse lovers, but it's also well-suited for commercial ventures, such as a bed-and-breakfast B&B for those seeking tranquility, or for hikers and cyclists the European Equestrian Trail is right nearby, and the property could serve as well as an equestrian boarding facility. The tranquility of this estate, enhanced by birdsong, makes this place simply magical. If you love peace and quiet and nature, this property is sure to leave a lasting impression on you! Description of the buildings

Main house
habitable surface 304m2 on 2 levels.
Ground floor:  fitted kitchen with a family dining area 28m2, living room and dining room 52m2 with a fireplace for a cosy ambiance in the winter, bathroom 10m2, large storage room

1st Floor: Access by the kitchen stairs: Bedroom 1 19m2, shower room 11m2, bedroom 2 11.5m2, shower room 6m2
Access by the sitting area stairs: bedroom 3 13m2, shower room 6m2, dressing room 6m2, dressing room 4m2, bedroom 4 18m2, shower room 5m2, WC 1.5m2, laundry room 5m2, bedroom 5 15m2, bathroom 6.5m2, bedroom 6 14m2, WC 1.5m2, shower room 5m2, bedroom 7 15m2,  shower room 7m2, 2nd kitchen 10m2, 2nd living room 34m2 with a fireplace.

The entire house is heated by a central heating system that runs on either fuel oil or wood, and there are reversible air conditioners on the upper floor. Solar panels provide hot water and help reduce electricity costs,

The outbuildings of roughly 250m²
comprise of a Garage 97m2, storage 52m2, storage 56m2, stables 41m2, tack room 12m2

Grounds
The property is being sold with 60 hectares of pastures and woodlands, consisting of approximately 40 hectares of pasture divided into various paddocks and 20 hectares of woodland. All paddocks have a watering trough supplied by an underground water system fed from a 4,000-liter reservoir. Rainwater is collected, and there are also three other wells and a spring that can be tapped. Water is available year-round. The estate could be fully irrigated.
A video surveillance system CCTV monitors the paddock area it is currently not in use, but with some maintenance, the system can be brought back online.

Surrounded by rolling countryside, the buildings are situated on a small plateau in the middle of a hill, offering pleasant views and a sense of well-being amidst nature, free from noise and disturbances.
The buildings are connected to the municipal water supply. There are two septic tanks one meets current standards, while the other needs to be updated. A pleasant and surprising bonus: this property has fiber-optic internet!

Comments
A very pleasant and welcoming property in a unique location—very quiet yet not far from everything. A peaceful setting surrounded by nature, only a 10-minute drive from the amenities of a town. This region offers a wide range of opportunities for both family life and business, with numerous activities well-suited for a bed-and-breakfast, a vacation rental, and a horse boarding facility. A short distance from quick connections to railways, airports, and highways. An excellent opportunity for horse lovers—don't miss it!