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Description:
Superbly renovated stone farmhouse ( ancient bergerie/sheepfarm ) overlooking the medieval village of Durban-Corbieres set alone amidst vineyards and spectacular scenery, only 45 minutes from both Carcassonne and Perpignan airports and just 30 minutes from Leucate and the Mediterranean beaches.

The owner, an artist and interior designer, has lovingly restored this traditional farmhouse and created a unique property full of character and charm. If you can find an old bergerie like this, chances are it will be very isolated with a 4x4 necessary reach it. This one has a good tarmac lane right to the property and it's only 1km into the centre of the village - a pleasant 10 minute stroll or 2 minute drive. Being slightly elevated, the property has a wonderful view over the village, spectacular by night as the 12th century chateau is floodlit.

From the solid teak kitchen worktops, to the beautiful stone bathroom sink, the specially commissioned stain glass windows, to the luxury marble tiles, no expense has been spared in the creation of this outstanding property. There is 160m2 of living space, a magnificent 60m2 lounge, perfect for parties and entertaining, spacious fitted dining kitchen in cream Shaker style with range cooker, dishwasher and washing machine.

A pretty, open staircase leads up to the guest wing with two double bedrooms and bathroom. Beyond the vast lounge lies another wing with master bedroom and off the hallway a study. The main bathroom with delightful stone sink, open shower ( wetroom ) is also on the ground floor making the property, from a day to day point of view, a very convenient bungalow layout with only guest areas on the upper floor. There is a top of the range Godin woodburning stove in the lounge and, additionally, a full gas fired central heating and hot water system.

There is large courtyard area to the front of the property for al fresco dining and sitting out and a surrounding garden area of 700m2, ready to be landscaped with plenty of room for a pool. One of the latest eco swimming ponds would be perfect in this natural setting.

The property is off grid and completely self contained, running off solar panels, with back-up gas fired generator, although the owner is in the process of installing mains electricity so the new owners will have the choice. The property has its own private water supply, a spring fed by gravity, from land located nearby where there is a further 6300m2 of land including fruit trees and vegetable plots. There is a separate well close to the house and drainage is by means of a new septic tank.

This is indeed a very rare and exceptional property in terms of style, finish and location and represents a unique opportunity in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Although off-grid and self sustaining, the property has all services connected; telephone, high speed internet connection, satellite French and English television and a wireless security alarm system.

Features:
:: Stunnng farmhouse set in vineyards
:: 160m2 habitable space
:: 3 beds/2 bathrooms
:: Full central heating
:: 700m2 garden + 6300m2 land
:: Private spring
:: Solar panels
:: Outstanding location

Tony's View:
Bergeries like this are extremely sought after, this example is in a class of its own.

Reference Number:
YPIF13