17th Century Fortified Castle with Numerous Outbuildings

Property Description

Located between Carcassonne and Toulouse, bordered by the Canal du Midi, this magnificent 17th century castle, remodelled in the 18th century, includes numerous outbuildings. Surrounded by a park of more than 5 hectares of century-old trees, with a swimming pool, it features magnificent Italian frescoes, moulded ceilings and beautiful period fireplaces. The outbuildings include three independent dwellings (gîtes), stables, a barn, a garage and an orangerie.

Castle (840 m² plus 420 m² attic):
Basement: Workshop (43.66 m²), corridor (6.2 m²), pantry (11 m²), billiard room (12.83 m²) with garden access, wine cellar (14 m²).

Ground Floor: Hall (76.72 m²) with original tiling, carved wooden fireplace, exposed beams, columns, garden and terrace access; living room/library (67.90 m²) with original tiles, woodwork, carved fireplace; office (7.37 m²); scullery (4.29 m²); fitted kitchen (30.56 m²) with electric and gas hobs, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cooker hood, wood stove; pantry (2.98 m²); laundry room (16.67 m²); dining room (64 m²) with original panelling, ceiling and tiling, carved wooden fireplace; storage room (1.28 m²); WC (4.5 m²); office (19.63 m²) with ensuite (8.63 m²); hall (29.07 m²); room (12 m²); courtyard (58.41 m²) with sunny terrace and sheltered areas; workshop (29.88 m²) with original fireplace and garden access; wood store (2 floors, 60 m²); bathroom (2.34 m²); boiler room (20.59 m²) with boiler and indoor barbecue.

First Floor: Landing (8.62 m²); billiard room (79 m²) with woodwork and wall friezes, rear balcony (4.81 m²) and front balcony (2.25 m²); corridor/sports area (5.89 m²); multiple bedrooms with ensuites and dressing rooms; library; shower room; dressing room.

Second Floor: Huge attic containing the fort's grain elevator.

Gîte 1 (80 m²): Ground floor living room/fitted kitchen with fireplace; first floor 2 bedrooms and shower room.

Gîte 2 (180 m²): Ground floor living room with fireplace, kitchen and bathroom; first floor 3 bedrooms.

Gîte 3 (160 m²): Ground floor shower room, living room and kitchen; first floor 2 bedrooms.

Outbuildings: 1000 m² across 9 buildings including garage, stables and storage.

Grounds: 5.63 hectare park with century-old trees along the Canal du Midi; large fenced wooded land facing south; 5x9m swimming pool; ruins of original fort.

Village between Carcassonne and Toulouse with all amenities, shops, schools, restaurants and cafes. 5 minutes from amenities, 40 minutes from Carcassonne, 45 minutes from Toulouse airport.