Former Wine Estate, to Restore, with Outbuildings on 24 Hectares

Property Description

Summary
This former 19th-century vineyard estate, situated just 20 minutes from the historic center of Narbonne and 30 minutes from the Mediterranean coast, embodies tranquility, privacy, and developmental opportunities across its expansive 24-hectare grounds, free from immediate neighbours.
Comprising two houses and various outbuildings including a former caretaker's accommodation, a renovation-ready structure, a historic wine barn, a barn, a stable, a dovecote, and more, this property offers a wealth of potential for diverse projects.
With approximately 265 m² of living space supplemented by over 1000 m² of functional area within the outbuildings, this estate presents an abundance of uses and options for customization.
Set amidst a beautiful park featuring a basin, a water well, a swimming pool, multiple terraces, as well as expanses of land, pine forest, and scrubland.
Passed down through generations within the same family, this estate offers potential for further development and exploitation. Its prime location just 5 minutes from amenities and devoid of immediate neighbors makes it ideal for a large family, operating a gîte or bed & breakfast, housing a car collection, establishing an art gallery, or pursuing any other desired endeavor, …

Location
Surroundings/distances:
*Less than 10 minutes from several villages with shops (bakery, grocery store, pharmacy, bar-restaurants, etc.)
*15 minutes from commercial zone(supermarket)
*20 minutes from Narbonne town center (train station)
*30 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches (Gruissan, Narbonne Plage, St Pierre la Mer)

Surroundings/Tourism:
Located in Cathar Country, Cathar castles, abbeys of Lagrasse and Fontfroide, the Canal du Midi, the city of Carcassonne, the historic center of Narbonne la Romane, beaches of Gruissan and Leucate, …

Access
*15 minutes from the A 61 and A 9 motorway exits.
*45 minutes from Carcassonne, Perpignan and Béziers airports
*100 km from Montpellier, 140 km from Toulouse, Barcelona 250 km

Interior
The two houses, each consisting of 5 bedrooms, offer approximately 165m² and 100m² over two levels. These properties require full renovation. The extension of the main house, along with the former caretaker's residence, which requires even more extensive work, provides additional development potential.
A wine cellar, equipped with period vats, a dovecote, a stable and a large shed add an historical dimension to the property.
The whole retains its original character, offering an authentic atmosphere and exceptional restoration potential.
The property is connected to the mains water, electricity and telephone network (broadband), an independent sanitation installation still needs to be foreseen. Due to the absence of fixed heating equipment, the Energy Performance Diagnosis is not applicable.

Exterior
A plane-tree lined driveway leads to the major courtyard offering parking space. The property is surrounded by a park decorated with century-old trees, a pond, a well, a swimming pool and several terraces and extends over 24 hectares (60 acres) of land, offering a mix of wasteland (formerly dedicated to vineyards), pine forests and wild scrubland.
This generous space allows freedom of exploration and provides an ideal setting for outdoor activities.

Additional Details
As a completely detached property, you'll relish in total privacy without any neighbours nearby.
This property offers a unique blend of complete privacy and direct access to the surrounding nature, all while remaining conveniently close to essential amenities.