Come and discover this magnificent 12th Century Cathar Chateau - A unique, rare, historic property of more than 600 m2 spread over two separate dwellings, swimming pool, all bordered by more than 3 hectares of forests and vineyards.

A unique setting steeped in history.

The chateau consists in particular of a living room of 73 m2, living room of 47 m2, 6 bedrooms including a parental suite of 47 m2, fitted kitchen of 26 m2, office of 55 m2, gym of 25.74 m2.

The 'bergerie' secondary house of 120 m2 consists of kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms and bathroom.

For the historical part, this castle which, after having belonged to Lambert de Thury (lieutenant of Simon de Monfort) also served as a Huguenot base during the Wars of Religion (1560/1598)!

Habitable size m2 : 605 m2

Land size m2 : 3.21 hectares

Number of Bedrooms : 9

Number of rooms : 18

Number of levels : 3

The department of Aude is in the Languedoc-Roussillon region located in the south of France. It is surrounded by the Pyrenees-Orientales, Ariege, Tarn and Herault departments.

French property buyers look in this region due to its numerous and varied landscapes as well as the rich cultural heritage, Aude has become an ever popular destination recently due to the gastronomy of the region, as well as its many festivals and dramatic scenery.

Carcassonne is the cultural heart of the Aude department, and all through the region you will find lovely properties either to live in or to use as holiday homes. Aude is an agricultural area dominated by wine-growing in the east and the climate is that of the Mediterranean so summers are hot and dry and winters are mild and humid.

It is the perfect location if you are looking for a quiet life and to be in harmony with your surroundings.

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