Magnificent Restored Medieval Chateau..

Magnificent Chateau dating from 1127, completely restored with taste and style, offering over 600m2 of habitable space over 3 floors, with 9 bedrooms, an independent 2 bed apartment, landscaped grounds, swimming pool and various outbuildings on a parcel of 1451m2 in a dominant position on the edge of this medieval village dating back to the Knights Templar period.

This majestic castle steeped in rich history, has been lovingly restored over the last 5 years or so by its present owner, preserving the authenticity and the character of the castle. The imposing turreted facade of the castle belies a more refined and elegant interior, where contemporary elements blend in seamlessly with the marvelous original architectural features of the building.

Glimpsed through ornate wrought iron gates, the castle rises above road level, and is accessed by an impressive stone staircase from a large entrance courtyard. On the ground floor of the castle, a vast hall runs the length of the north facade, leading to an annexe which houses an entertainment room/Bar. The living room, dining room and kitchen, all run off the length of the hall, and have French doors that open onto a south facing private garden at the back of the castle.

On the first floor, there are 6 bedrooms, 4 of which are en-suite, as well as a large terrace with great 360° views over the village and countryside. The top floor comprises 3 further bedroom, a gym, a library, an office and several undeveloped rooms.

The apartment which is off the courtyard offers about 85m2 of habitable space with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a private courtyard garden.

The exterior is made up of several distinct spaces, including the entrance courtyard from which the outbuildings and apartment are also accessed. The south facing garden that leads out from the main reception rooms is mainly laid to lawn, with a large dining terrace and an inviting 8m x 3m pool. There is also another garden on the north side.

As it stands, this interesting property would make a unique prestige family residence or boutique hotel, but with various outbuildings and an undeveloped cellar, it has huge potential for further development and would be ideal as an upmarket hospitality business/ events venue.

Main residence:
Ground Floor:
Entrance hall - 56m2
Living room - 23.1m2
Dining room - 40m2
Kitchen - 34.2m2 with larder and utility room - 8m2
Entertainment room/Bar - 30m2
Cloakroom/WC - 5m2

1st Floor:
Hallway- 35m2
Bedroom 1 - 23m2 with en-suite shower room - 8m2 and dressing room - 19m2
Bedroom 2 - 17m2
Bedroom 3 - 23m2 with en-suite bathroom - 7.2m2 and dressing room - 3m2
Bedroom 4 -17.5m2 with en-suite bathroom - 3m2
Bedroom 5 - 13m2 with en-suite bathroom - 6.8m2
Bedroom 6 - 10.6m2
Separate bathroom - 7m2

2nd Floor:
Hallway - 35m2
Bedroom 7 - 18.5m2
Bedroom 8 -26.5m2 with en-suite bathroom suite - 9m2
Bedroom 9 - 14m2
Office - 13m2
Bathroom - 13.5m2
Gym - 18m2 (with ante-room in turret)
Several undeveloped rooms ranging from around 12m2 - 18m2

Exterior:
Pool terrace garden - 350m2
Courtyard - 250m2
First floor terrace - 60m2
North facade garden -120m2

Apartment:
Open plan living room - 32m2
Bedroom 1- 19m2
Bedroom 2 - 13m2
Courtyard - 40m2

Outbuildings:
Garage - 2 floors of 140m2 each
Stables - 2 floors of 120m2 each
Cellar (under apartment) - 85m2

General:
Heat exchange pump
Some electric radiators
New double glazed windows
Very low energy consumption
Alarm
Automatic gates
Automatic watering system

Location:
Douzens - Historic village in the heart of the Corbieres region, with some amenities such as a bakery, butcher and general store, only 20 minutes from Carcassonne, 40 minutes from Narbonne and under an hour from Mediterranean beaches