1h40 from the sea, at 300 meters altitude. The village is 1 hour from Toulouse and Carcassonne, 1h30 from Beziers, 10 minutes to Mazamet and 20 to Castres and its airport that can receive private jets. A quality gold course is 20 minutes away.

Beautifully preserved chateau (1860) in excellent condition inside and out, having conserved all original elements, situated on a private perfectly maintained park of 2.65 hectares (6.5 acres), with large pool, pool house and garages. The chateau offers approximately 700 m2 living space and 8 bedrooms (more possible) including a 3 bedroom suite with separate kitchen and lounge, on the top floor, and 6 bathrooms, as well as truly elegant living areas, and is on high offering open views. Original details throughout such as high ceilings, wooden sculpted moulding, ceilings, wainscotting, textiles on walls, marble or parquet floors, beautiful knobs, handles, faucets, French windows, etc. Once the chateau of a marquis and marquise, it was built by the Compagnons de France, and this is evident throughout by the quality of the work. The chateau is south facing wth a beautiful terrace in front, overlooking its' park. The village is accessible on foot and offers services as well as a very good restaurant. The chateau sleeps 18 and can be used for a letting/hospitality activity. A home for those who savour precious works, in excellent unspoilt condition.

Lower level = This level is comprised of the utility and technical rooms: Service entrance + hallway + lower kitchen of 27.50 m2 with large fireplace and handsome exposed beams + furnace room of 8.80 m2 + laundry room + room of 7.50 m2 + room of 18 m2 + cellar of 6 m2 + WC.

Ground = Original front doors on rear and front of property, opening onto central reception halls + front hall of 16.20 m2 + rear hall of 20.80 m2 + living room of 41 m2 giving onto west tower of 9 m2 + library/games room of 40 m2 + stunning dining room of 41 m2 with stone open hearth fire, sculpted ceiling, and cupboards, giving onto east tower of 9 m2 + kitchen of 18 m2 (upper and lower elements, oven, hob, extractor) + hall with WC + beautiful wide easy stone stairway for upper floor access + front rooms open onto the 130 m2 south terrace.

1st = Landing and hallway + bedroom of 22 m2 with walk in closet and bathroom of 8.80 m2 in east tower (bath/shower, basin, bidet, lovely view) + bedroom of 26.70 m2 with balcony and bathroom (bath/shower, double marble basins, WC, marble floors) + bedroom of 19.27 m2 with wash room (marble wash basin, shower, large cupboard, bidet) + bedroom of 13.15 m2 with wardrobe and wash room (shower, basin) + bedroom of 20 m2 + large dressing/linen room of 19.75 m2 + full bath (bath/shower, marble basin) + WC with hand basin.

2nd = Access (independant possible) by the intimate service stair onto this level with 3 bedroom suite: lounge of 24 m2 + bedrooms of 18.80 m2, 24 m2 and 21 m2 + kitchen of 22 m2 with original hearth + wash room of 13 m2 (shower, basin, bidet) + WC + room of 40 m2 (ideal for creating washrooms and another room) + large central hallway + attic access.

Attic = Under the roof, storage space or convert to a games room for kids + roof access.

Exteriors = Beautiful park, perfectly maintained, of 2.65 hectares (6.5 acres) + 2 large original (1 automated) iron entry gates + south terrace of 130 m2 with elegant double stair onto park + beautiful variety of bicentenary trees (sequoia, libanese cedar, oak, cherry, etc.) + the property is entirely fenced + 12 x 6 meter concrete pool with new liner and new tech system + salt system for pool (no chlorine) + pool house with covered terrace and summer kitchen (sink, hot/cold water with independant hot water heater, hob, oven) + shower room with basin + WC + exterior lighting + quaity security fence around pool + double garage (open facade) + kennel.

Other = Central oil heating (home uses around 5000 litres/year) + bathrooms all renovated (except top floor) + property tax of 3162 €/2007 + ceilings on ground and 1st of 3.80 to 3.90 meters high + 4 hot water heaters for the home + visiophone + alarm system + mains water + septic system (emptied yearly) + many high quality details + the chateau has never undergone a bad renovation + large lovely windows (north face is protected so chateau is cosy not drafty) + the chateau rents for 3.500 to 4.000 €/week in high season + gardener and cleaning lady available + all wood profesionally treated (under guarantee) + electricity and plumbing updated and revised + all the walls have lovely textiles + broadband + foresee only modernising of top floor (papers/textiles and paint) and kitchens + slate and zinc roof in excellent maintained condition + beautiful proportions, spacious rooms, quality work and all the grace one would expect of a chateau, but hard to find.

Price = 1.850.000 Euros (Superb ensemble in excellent condition preserving all original elements, a glorious sep back in time, with modern comforts. Absolute elegance.)

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