Near lakeside in the Montagne Noire, a rare find in need of modernisation – or not. Loft sleeping areas.

A rare find in a sought-after spot. Location is everything for this cosy chalet bungalow just 5 minutes’ walk from the lakeside at this popular leisure destination. In the beautiful Montagne Noire not far from Carcassonne in the South of France, the house has two bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, under the eaves, is space for several more beds or workspace, although the ceiling height is restricted. With private garden, built-in BBQ and secure parking for four vehicles in the carport, garage and drive, the exterior is easy to maintain and enjoy. Wander down the road to enjoy a swim in the clean waters of the Lac des Montagnès, or a meal at the restaurant or snack bar. Alternatively, head uphill for beautiful walks and bike rides through the mountain scenery. Just 9 km from the town of Mazamet.

Enter through the secure double gates to the driveway and park under the double carport - vital in the summer sun!

Enter through the kitchen (11 m²). L-shaped with tiled work surfaces, built-in cupboards, small fridge and sink with sliding windows over. Gas/electric hob and electric oven. The wood-fired range cooker needs a little work to rectify the flue, but could provide an excellent source of heat and an interesting cooking solution.

The kitchen is open to the spacious living room (28 m²) with its wide French windows giving onto the terrace and garden. Fling everything open wide in summer or close it down and light the fire in the big open fireplace in winter. Terracotta tiled floor.

There is a smaller, second seating area opening from the living room (12 m²), currently used as a dining space. Sliding windows to the garden and a Godin wood-burner in the corner. Tiled floor.

From this dining area, a corridor leads to the WC and utility/boiler room (7 m²), and back to the kitchen. From the utility room, further to the garage (18 m²).

At the opposite end of the house, a short corridor leads to a bathroom on the right, with double wash-hand basins and a shower over a hip bath (5 m²).

Bedroom 1 (11 m²) enjoys views of the garden (sliding windows).

Bedroom 2 (7 m²) has a view to the side of the house.

Wooden stairs lead up from the living room to the space under the eaves (30 m²). This is currently arranged as two bedrooms. Although they cannot be counted in the habitable space shown, as the ceiling height is too low, they are useful as children's rooms or as workspace.
The house is kept cosy with a combined oil-fired central heating and hot water boiler. If you intend to be here during the winter, there are several economical ways to reduce heating bills. Call me for details.
This is a great price for a solid home in a very sought-after location. It would enjoy an interior facelift but this is taken into consideration in the price.
Recent septic system. Recent electrical consumer unit.

Please ask for the plans!

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