This unusual and breath-taking 6 bedroom 19th century townhouse has been renovated with an artistic eye and for modern comfort.

The new spacious kitchen features a central island with plenty of seating area, it flows into a study space and the central hallway with ample storerooms for food and wine! Opposite is the beautifully preserved dining room with original decorative tiled floors and Baroque-style arched niches in the walls.

The bedrooms and reading room on the first floor are grandiose and architecturally interesting. There is a statement bathroom decorated in rich blues and gold. The second floor features charming bedrooms and a beautiful salon at once cosy and airy. The top floor attic has been converted to a sizeable working artist's studio with an elevated roof terrace overlooking the village and impressive mountains that the town is famous for.

Decorated boldly, the central atrium and walkways create uninterrupted shafts of light from the very top to the bottom of this property turning a delightful home into something much more grand.

If you need more air, as well as a roof terrace there is a private courtyard for outdoor entertaining.

This property is simply a must-see destination rather than just a house.

The town is situation with great transports links to Carcassonne, Perpignan, Spain and Mediterranean coastline. For history fanatics the Cathar castles are all within easy reach. For nature and sports enthusiasts there is a swimming lake, white water rafting down the gorge, cycling, it is on the Tour de France route and hosts France's oldest cycling competition, well known bi-annual running competition, nearby horse riding and plenty of breathtaking walks on your doorstep.