REDUCED in price - Elegant, stylishly restored Maison de Maitre, offering approximately 420m2 of habitable space over 3 floors, with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, large courtyard garden with heated swimming pool and an undeveloped basement, situated on a quiet road on the edge of the village yet within walking distance of all amenities.

Set behind lovely wrought iron gates and railings, this handsome property has undergone a complete renovation to provide modern comforts yet respecting the original layout of the building. Many of the property's stunning original features such as the original tiles and carpentry, marble fireplaces, stained glass windows and the sweeping staircase have been lovingly preserved throughout.

Ground Floor: which has a through hall, houses a formal living room, a formal dining room, a modern kitchen and a games room (which could make an additional bedroom).

First Floor: there are 3 bedrooms, 2 with en-suite bathrooms and one additional shower room.

Second Floor: comprises 3 further bedrooms, 2 with en-suite facilities, plus a third bathroom.

Outside: the private courtyard garden is dominated by a magnificent ancient cypress tree that not only provides shade but also gives the garden a real Mediterranean feel. A large terrace overlooking the inviting heated pool, leads out from the house and is perfect for al fresco dining.

Basement: the property has an undeveloped basement of around 150m2, which is of full height and already has several openings for light

With its grandeur, volume and high end finish, this exceptional property is a sumptuous haven in the heart of the stunning Minervois countryside.

Ground Floor:

Through hall - 36m2

Living room - 28.8m2

Dining room - 27.6m2

Kitchen - 22m2

Games room - 24.6m2

Laundry room - 6.4m2

Wc - 5.4m2

1st Floor:

Hall - 25m2

Bedroom 1 (Master) - 50m2 with en-suite bathroom (freestanding bath, shower cubicle, hand basin, Wc)

Bedroom 2 - 27m2

Bedroom 3 - 22m2 with en-suite shower room of 6m2

Bathroom - 6.5m2 (shower, hand basin, Wc)

2nd Floor:

Hall - 10.5m2

Bedroom 4 - 45.5m2 with en-suite bathroom - 19m2 (free standing bath, shower, hand basins, Wc)

Bedroom 5 - 42.4m2 with en-suite shower room - 8.3m2

Bedroom 6 - 26.4m2

Bathroom - 8.3m2 (bath, hand basin, Wc)

Exterior:

Secluded courtyard garden of approximately 400m2 with:

Terrace - 54m2

Pool - 8m x 5m

General:

Electric heating

Mains drainage

Possibility to separately purchase an attached garage

Tax Fonciere - 2712 EUROS a year

Location:

Pepieux - Pretty village in the Minervois with all commerce, including a restaurant/bar, supermarket and bakery, 5 minutes from Olonzac and from Lac Jouarres with beach and nautical activities, 30 minutes from Narbonne and Carcassonne, 45 minutes from Beziers and 50 minutes to beaches

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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