Successful Holiday Estate, Close Carcassonne, with Main House, 6 Gites and 6 Safari Tents

Property Description

Summary
The region between Toulouse and Carcassonne, the Lauragais, was once the battleground between the Catholics and the Cathars, but although history has left its traces, it is now mainly a beautiful region characterised by characteristic villages, endless nature, sunflower fields and vineyards overlooking the Pyrenees.
In this oasis of peace, space and nature, there is a farmhouse dating from 1780, totally renovated as of 2010, with a spacious main house, 6 gîtes, 6 safari tents, grounds of more than 1 ha, swimming pool (6x12m, 2011), hangar with outdoor kitchen, sanitary block with 6 bathrooms and a toilet, vegetable garden, storage rooms/sheds and a large car park.

The main house, ‘une ferme Lauragaise’, like the gîtes, is in excellent condition, very tastefully renovated in style, with a high quality finish and offering contemporary comfort.

Location
This magnificent domain is located in the Aude department. It is located in the Lauragais region, a region with a rich history, but also with a varied and colourful landscape with beautiful hills, sunflower fields and forests with endless walking and cycling possibilities and, of course, the typical French markets.

Access
Centrally located to Castelnaurdary (10 min) with all possible amenities and the Autoroute A61, Carcassonne, Toulouse and Narbonne. But charming villages like Fanjeaux, Mirepoix and Montolieu, Canal du Midi, the Mediterranean (1hr), ski resorts (1hr), Montagne Noir (30min), Pyrenees and Spain are nearby.

Airports with multiple connections are at Carcassonne (30min), Toulouse (50min), Béziers (1h15) and Montpellier (1h45).

Interior
Main house
The house (approx. 200 m²) comprises the entrance hall, toilet, kitchen, pantry, technology/laundry room, living room and on the 1st floor a bathroom (replaced in 2022), 3 bedrooms, storage space and from the landing access via the loft ladder to an attic floor with an infrared sauna.
The kitchen and bathroom have underfloor heating, the living room has a granulated stove and a fireplace, the master bedroom has a wood-burning stove and the other bedrooms have electric heating. The windows of the main house are almost all double-glazed.

6 gîtes
Like the main house, the gîtes are located in the elongated farmhouse, are suitable for 4 to 6 people, have a spacious living room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms (and sometimes a bestede, or treehouse) and a private terrace.
All gîtes are alternately equipped with underfloor heating, wood-burning stoves, electric heaters and reversible air-conditioning systems.

Both the main house, the 4 gîtes on the ground floor and the outdoor kitchen in the hangar are equipped with gas, the 2 gîtes on the 1st floor have an induction hob. The main house and all gîtes have their own boiler for hot water.

6 safari tents
On beautiful grounds, surrounded by bushes, trees and fields, there are 6 safari tents. All have two bedrooms, a living/kitchen area and a terrace.
Each safari tent has a private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. The bathrooms are located in the central sanitary area. Besides the 6 bathrooms, this room has a separate toilet, double sink and washing machine connection.

Exterior
Hangar and swimming pool
The huge hangar (200 m2) has a play and living area with wood-burning stove, a large outdoor kitchen and terrace. The outdoor kitchen is equipped with an artisanal pizza oven, wine refrigerators, 6-burner cooker, sinks and a fridge-freezer. There are 36 solar panels on the roof of the hangar, generating annual income.

The centrally located staircase in the hangar leads to the upper saltwater pool. This was constructed in 2011, and is purified by salt/electrolysis with automatic Ph-regulator (new installation in 2023), can be heated in spring and autumn using a heat pump, has a size of 6m x 12m, an outdoor shower and a large (partly covered) terrace with beautiful views.

Grounds
The cour or courtyard is the beating heart of the property (1,000 m2). From the main house and the gîtes in the farmhouse there is a view of the surrounding garden and grounds, facing south-west, with several terraces, garden lighting, flower beds, walkways and lots of beautiful shrubs and trees. There are no neighbours in the immediate vicinity. The entire property has an irrigation system (agricultural water), there is a well present (filled), part of the property has a drainage system, there is a large car park and a micro-station (2010) as a sewage supply.

Additional Details
Details
- Fully renovated farmhouse with dwelling house, 6 gîtes and 6 safari tents.
- Very successful tourist business, ready-to-move-in!
- All required permits are present, all technology is according to current standards and excellently maintained.
- Total renovation, from 2010, where all pipes, drains and electrics have been replaced, micro-station, the floors are largely insulated, most rooms have double glazing and all rooms have heating. Actually, everything has been replaced except the roof, as it had already been renovated by the previous occupant.
- Excellently maintained, with a very high level of finishing.
- 6 gîtes, suitable for 4 to 6 persons.
- 6 safari tents, suitable for 5 persons.
- Sanitary area with 6 private bathrooms and separate toilet/double sink and washing machine.
- Covered play area and outdoor kitchen in hangar with large terrace.
- Swimming pool, 6mx12m (2011), purification system (salt/electrolysis) replaced in 2023.
- Heating by underfloor heating, wood stoves, electric heaters and air conditioning systems (reversible).
- House and all gîtes have their own boiler and a total of 3 boilers in sanitary area.
- Microstation was replaced in 2010.
- In main house, windows are mostly double-glazed, 2 newest gîtes are also double-glazed, remaining 4 are partly double-glazed.
- Large parking area.
- Irrigation system, well, drainage system in place.

Revenue Generation
Estate
The property has been completely renovated step by step since 2010 and is in exceptionally good condition. For 13 years it has been the favourite holiday destination for a large group of lovers of French life. As a result, many guests have been coming back for years. Most guests come from the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The property has the maximum score on Zoover and Tripadvisor.

The tasteful decoration of the gîtes, tents and the grounds, the beautifully situated swimming pool, the delicious freshly baked pizzas, the typical French markets and the beautiful surroundings create the ultimate holiday feeling. The estate is a popular destination and often quickly fully booked. This is currently already largely true for season 2024 and 2025. Outside the high season, parties and weddings are also organised for groups.