Elegant Period House with Garden

Property Description

Elegant period house with 565 m² of living space and approximately 1.257 m² of land. This substantial historic residence features generous proportions, original architectural features and period details including patterned cement tiles, parquet flooring, wooden and marble mantelpieces, a magnificent wooden staircase and stained-glass windows. The original internal telephone exchange used by household staff remains.

Spacious reception rooms include an elegant sitting room with original parquet flooring, large dining room, second sitting room, substantial reception room with period furniture and stained-glass windows, former preserves room, serving room with storage, kitchen with adjoining back kitchen, office, shower room, laundry room and cellar.

Seven bedrooms on the first floor, each with private shower room, plus three further bedrooms, a games room, two additional rooms and an attractive internal patio. The layout offers considerable flexibility and could suit a high-end guest house or chambres d'hôtes project.

Approximately 147 m² on the top floor (formerly staff accommodation) to develop, currently divided into five rooms. This could be converted to create additional bedrooms or suites, wellness area, private reception space, offices or an independent apartment.

Private landscaped garden of approximately 1.257 m² with charming fountain and mature trees. 41 m² garage. Mains drainage (one room would need connecting). A 250 m² outbuilding over three levels is available separately.

Location in Bizanet, in the heart of the Corbières region with Mediterranean character. 15 minutes to Narbonne, 40 minutes to Carcassonne airport, 30 minutes to Mediterranean beaches. The village offers bakery, local shops, restaurants and schools. Nearby attractions include Fontfroide Abbey and wine estates.