Charming Character Four Bedroom Mountain Village House in Aude

A charming character village house comprising four double bedrooms, a spacious modern open plan kitchen/lounge/diner, Inglenook fireplace with log burner, leading to a terrace for al fresco dining with panoramic views over the village and the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Perfect as a family home or lock up and leave holiday home for enjoying local ski resorts, mountain walking and exploring the numerous renowned vineyards.

This property boasts one of the finest elevated views over the charming village of Montfort-Sur-Boulzane. Facing due south, the terrace offers al fresco dining while admiring the superb vistas beyond of the year-round beauty of the surrounding foothills of the Pyrenees. The house is situated in a small square, sharing it with only two other properties.
The house offers plenty of space for a family or holiday groups, comprising four double bedrooms and a modern open plan kitchen/lounge/diner with original character features, such as the large Inglenook fireplace with log burner and bread oven.
There are two attractive, recently modernised bathrooms, a large landing area that works as a secondary lounge area/quiet space and also a huge ground floor space, originally the stable, useful for storage of ski and other sports equipment and as a workshop which includes a toilet, laundry and utility area.

The house can be sold with all white goods and fully furnished.

Montfort-sur-Boulzane is a beautiful, peaceful village regularly frequented by trades such as bakery and epicerie vans and a mobile hairdresser. The local restaurant and café, a five minute walk from the house, will also be opening a village shop with fresh bread and vegetables. For those looking to integrate into village life and meet its international population, Montfort-sur-Boulzane also holds events such as its three day fête and the sardine festival.

The village is situated in the heart of historic Cathar country in the South of France, surrounded by stunning Cathar castles. It has several designated (randonnée) walks in the immediate surrounding area.
The majestic UNESCO medieval city of Carcassonne, with its international airport is within easy reach. With Mediterranean beaches only an hour away, the Spanish border less than two hours away, access to numerous ski resorts and close proximity of the vineyards of the Corbieres, Fitou and Languedoc Roussillon villages, the location of this property offers a wealth of possibilities for adventure!

The property is configured as follows:

Ground Floor:
Enter through double stable doors, then a glazed secondary double entrance into the dry, cavernous ground floor of 80 m2. This space was once a stable and has retained some original features. It now affords a generous workshop and storage facility. Perfect for ski wear and other sports equipment. It also has a toilet and a laundry and utility area and the first of two water heaters.

A wide staircase leads up to the First Floor:
Kitchen/lounge/diner: a large, comfortable, open plan primary living area, blending contemporary design with the older character of the house.

Kitchen: generously proportioned with clean line, recently installed units, complete with a large island/breakfast bar, with solid oak frontage and pine work surface. 14.40m2

Lounge and dining area: 35m2 complete with a huge Inglenook fireplace with large log burner and traditional features of an old bread oven and solid limestone sink. Two separate double glazed doors lead onto the large balcony/terrace, perfect for al fresco dining and enjoying the stunning southerly views over the village to the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Off the kitchen is a useful pantry/storage room of 1.48m2

Stairs lead up to the Second Floor:
The large landing of 14.56m2 is a useful secondary lounge or quiet area.

Bedroom One (Primary Bedroom): 17.5m2 having ample space for a king sized bed and bedroom furniture, with a modern electric radiator and double glazed Juliet window with stunning views. Leading off this room is a dressing room of 4.63m2 containing two large, double floor-to-ceiling fitted sliding wardrobes.

En suite Bathroom: 7.36m2 ceramic tiled from floor to ceiling, has a large shower, vanity unit, toilet and bidet and heated towel rail. A second water heater, the latest Ariston model, supplies both second floor bathrooms.

Bedroom Two: 16m2 is also a generous sized room with two smaller double glazed windows, electric radiator and large floor to ceiling airing cupboard.

Bedroom Three: 9m2 a smaller double having next to it a second upstairs bathroom similar to the en suite, recently tiled with matching shower, vanity unit and toilet, with heated towel rail.

Bedroom Four/Study: 8.81m2 at the rear of the house on the first floor is a double bedroom or study/office space and opposite a bathroom of 4.56m2 with shower bath and basin.

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