Lovely country home with pool for sale in a village near Carcassonne. Aude

It is not every day that a property like this comes on the market. Built in the late 1700's, this used to be a farm house perfectly situated on the banks of the Lauquet River.

Just a short 10 minute ride from Carcassonne, you are enveloped by the calm and tranquility of country life whilst at the doorstep of a bustling town with schools shops, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

As you are driving through the main road of Verzeille you notice neat homes with beautiful gardens and veggie plots already planted with summer crops. The property is nestled between the road and the river, hidden behind mature hedges and surrounded by trees and flowers, a haven where you can enjoy the 300 days of sunshine our area is famous for.

Take a leisurely stroll through the spacious grounds that lead to the river below. Here you can rest under the shade of the trees, or you can fish or simply relax and enjoy nature.
Your immediate neighbours are veggie plots and gardens offering plenty of privacy allowing you to enjoy your 10x5 pool during the hot lazy days of summer. Enjoy a morning swim or relax after a day at work or exploring the region. Have a typical French breakfast outside in the garden, lulled by the sound of cicadas whist enjoying your life in the south of France

The house is amazingly simple and functional. On the ground floor there is a wonderful salon, with double french doors opening to the garden. There is a dining room,an office, a kitchen, and utility/laundry room.

The large staircase leads to three large bedrooms, a TV room with terrace overlooking the pool and two bathrooms.

The home has been renovated and has been used a a summer home or rented out as a self-catering gîte during the season and is sold furnished.

Come an discover how simple it is to own your very own place in the sun.