Reference: X3-59001
Historic former wine estate offering a 12th-C main house, three large gîtes, guesthouse with bar and professional kitchen, wellness area, pool and vast outbuildings. Set within private Mediterranean parkland near Carcassonne, with exceptional event and hospitality potential, subject to permissions, excellent transport links and historical features.
Ideally located close to Carcassonne, equidistant between Montpellier and Toulouse, and within easy reach of the Black Mountains, the Mediterranean coast and the Pyrenees, this is a truly exceptional estate offering history, privacy and outstanding potential for hospitality, events or a prestigious private residence.
This exceptional historic estate is composed of an attractive ensemble of stone buildings, centred around a main house dating back to the 12th century. Formerly a wine-producing estate, the property now offers a rare combination of character, scale and privacy, set within a Mediterranean climate and surrounded entirely by its own land.
The accommodation includes the main historic residence, three large independent gîtes, and a guesthouse featuring four en-suite bedrooms, a bar and a professional kitchen. A marquee currently provides space for wedding receptions or large events, complemented by a dedicated wellbeing area with sauna and jacuzzi. The estate is presently operated as gîtes and guest accommodation, although any future owner would need to reapply for the relevant permissions and business registrations.
The property includes:
- The main house
- 3 large Gites
- Auberge with 4 ensuite bedrooms
- Bar
- Professional kitchen
- Marquee for wedding receptions and parties
- Wellness centre with a sauna and jacuzzi.
- Bio vineyards since 2016
- Tasting centre and office.
All the key buildings are in good order
There is also a chai (cellar) of approx 900m2 that can be continued to be used to make wine or converted into another purpose.
The lovely grounds have the remains of an old roman village in them and an old visigoth cemetery.
This estate encompasses 78 hectares of diverse land, featuring 10 hectares of organic vineyards that yield approximately 45,000 bottles per year. The property is further adorned with terraces, gardens, a swimming pool, and a beautiful park, adding to its allure and making it a truly captivating estate.
Numerous outbuildings complete the property, including an enormous former wine chai of approximately 900 sqm, offering outstanding potential for further development or event use. Although the surrounding vineyards have been sold, the estate retains a wine tasting room and shop area, preserving its viticultural heritage.
Adding to its rarity, the property includes documented archaeological features of significant historical interest, including a Roman iron mine used in the construction of the harbour at Narbonne and a Visigoth cemetery.
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