AUDE : NEAR CARCASSONNE Empire period Maison de Maître wich used to belong to a 19th century wine merchant, ideally located on the edge of the village and less than 10 min from the freeway and Carcassonne airport. Large wooded park and irrigated farmland of more than 1.2 hectares (3 acres). With its outbuildings, former cellar and barns, it has a great potential as a B&B, gîtes or a large family accommodation. Renovated in the 1990's, this Napoleon III period residence boasts over 500 m² (5,380 sqft) of living space. It has spacious rooms, elegant marble fireplaces a lovely entrance hall, seven spacious bedrooms, a beautiful stone staircase and a former horse stable renovated into a large living room. This is a house with a real history and soul, typical of of the great wine-growing period of those days. Adjoining 75 m² (800 sqft) apartment in need of refurbishment, with two bedrooms on the first floor, ideal for hosting guests or rentals. There is also a succession of stone buildings : a 70 m² (750 sqft) barn used as a garage, a 200 m² (2,200 sqft) 2-storey wine cellar with old wine tanks, and a 30 m² (330 sqft) greenhouse. 110 m² (1,200 sqft)agricultural hangar with high ceilings, set between the fig trees and the large grounds. Large park with century-old trees, including some huge cedars providing some shade at the front of the buildings in the summer. It is irrigated by the same well as the farmland and the swimming pool. The orchard is planted with all possible fruit trees, and truffle oaks over 20 years old. Horses, a large vegetable garden, small-scale agricultural production, etc. are all possible options. Very calm area on the edge of a village, but in the middle of nature. Close to all amenities and local life. Ideally located close to two freeway exits, the airport, Carcassonne and its medieval city. Great potential for tourist activities or as a large family home. Energy class: D Climate class: D Estimated annual energy costs for standard use: between 4600 euros and 6224 euros per year. Prices indexed to January 1, 2021 Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: www.georisques.gouv.fr