casa for Køb i Esperaza, Occitania

Originally a local cooperative, this elegantly transformed winery is one of the area's best-kept secrets.... Spacious, south exposed and airy, in many respects replicating the 'loft living' style popular in urban rejuvenation, it retains all the attributes of a village environment. The main rooms, and two first floor all-weather terraces, have undisturbed south-facing pastoral views, as does the rear-facing garden. Ground floor entrance is through a two-storey hall of 120 sm, with chandelier lighting, an open fireplace and an upper gallery leading from the main accommodation to a south facing all-weather terrace of 50 sm. The hall is a marvellous venue for family gatherings and parties. The modern, fully equipped kitchen has a walk-in pantry and is open to the dining room which has large, south facing windows opening the room to the sitting room, 95 sm, is reached from the dining room through double doors. 5 metre wide sliding glass doors, open the room to a south facing, all-weather terrace. Built-in bookshelves and illuminated glass display cupboards fill one wall. A brick chimney breast between the dining room and sitting room houses a wood-burning stove serving both. A south-facing study, 25 sm, has built-in bookshelves and cupboards is reached from the sitting room. A corridor, off the sitting room leads to a guest WC and four double, ensuite bedrooms: Bedroom 2 with 4 metres built-wardrobes; Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4 with an attractive fireplace; and Bedroom 5 of 47 sm, comprises bedroom, bathroom and south facing sitting room. Bedroom 1 with ensuite with built-in wardrobes is reached from the dining room and has direct access to the terrace. On the ground floor, a large wine cellar of 90 sm, perfect for a games room, and a separate laundry room are reached from the entrance hall which has large electrically operated shutters. Outside, the garden approximately 700 sm has a number of mature trees giving shade to car parking. THE ACCOMMODATION The ground floor * Kitchenette and reception room - 120 sqm, ideal for parties * Sitting room - could be a snooker room - 50 sqm * Winery with concrete casks The first floor ( 440 sqm) * fully equipped Kitchen - 30 sqm * dining room - 45 sqm * living room - 95 sqm with an open fireplace on two sides * study or bedroom 6 - 25 sqm * suite 1 + bathroom - 28 sqm * suite 2 + bathroom - 21 sqm * suite 3 + bathroom - 20 sqm * suite 4 + bathroom - 31 sqm * suite 5 + bathroom - 47 sqm OUTSIDE * parking and garden * terrace facing fileds and hills * First covered upper terrace : 20 * Second covered upper terrace : 50 sqm THE AREA AND ACCESS * Esperaza at 5 minutes with all amenities * Quillan and Couiza with all amenities at 10 minutes * Carcassonne and international aiport at 40 minutes Whilst perfect for family living, it could be used immediately as a B & B with space for an attractive restaurant in the hall. Environment & Surroundings Near to Shops? Mountain View? And Before You Ask Exposure: South Year of Renovation: 2010 Condition: Good general condition Heating System: East Reason for selling: Returning to the UK Condition of Roof: Good condition Drainage: Connected to mains town system Land Tax: €2200.00 Nationality of Owners: British