Mayronnes, Languedoc-Roussillon 11220

Reference: PFYR-T209507. Summary Detached Stone country house with modern extension, swimming pool, car port and beautiful large private garden leading to a river; in the heart of the Corbieres mountains. Positioned at the edge of a small winegrowing village, not far from Lagrasse, it has stunning views all around. There are beautiful mountain tracks leaving direct from the village. Large open plan kitchen/ dining/ living space with wood burning stove, and patio doors leading onto barbecue area. 3 large bedrooms with beamed ceilings, one en suite, and one with dressing room. Family Bath/ Shower room and 2 further WCs. Large Atelier/ Utility room leading to garden with double doors. Garden has leafy terraced areas for shade - and 12m pool is deep enough to dive in! Plenty of space outdoors for summer living, games and entertaining. This well loved family home has also been let as a holiday home in the past due to its ideal location, large pool, and huge bedrooms. Some upgrading is now required. Location Mayronnes is a beautiful stone hamlet with a river running through it -surrounded by vineyards, mountains and a sculpture trail. It is a wildlife and birdlovers paradise, The house originally belonged to the local viticulter and vigneron. There is a small chapel, as well as discreet mairie buidings for administrative needs. Each summer there is a village fete, where everyone brings their own dishes to share. Nestling in the mountains above is a little goat farm which provides fantastic goats cheese to local restaurants. Wine tasting opportunities abound in the Corbieres region. Closest for amenities is Lagrasse- famous for being one of France's most beautiful villages with its Benedictine Abbey, beautiful medieval buildings and gothic church - as well as innovative restaurants, cafes, boutiques, grocery shops, market and artisanal boulangerie, Saturday market and Sunday antique market. There is even a small beach and river swimming at the foot of the abbey. The Abbey has guided tours and a lovely cafe, as well as hosting summer music festivals and art exhibitions. Lagrasse has its own football pitch, tennis court and petanque pitch. Mayronnes village is also not far from Fabrezan, Lezignan and Carcassone or Narbonne for shopping, airport, rail and amenities. Slightly further are Toulouse, and Perpignan. The ancient walled city of Carcassonne has many tourist attractions, including the famous spectacle of fireworks on the 14th July, as well as a large summer music festival. It is also well served for large supermarkets, and shops. The equally historic Roman City of Narbonne lies towards the coast with its Cathedral, large shopping centre, and beaches. Beautiful Gruissan Plage just outside Narbonne - has water sports, and gorgeous terraced cafes for lunch or dinner. Day trips possibilites abound with all the coastal beaches, the many historic Cathar buildings nearby such as Chateau de Termes, and Peyreperteuse, historic Abbey de Fontfroide with its own wine cellars, the water park and centre nautique at Agde, the extraordinary Sigean Parc for animals and birds, and the Fort at Salse. Drive a little further and you can visit the museum of Salvador Dali at Figueres, just across the Spanish Border. Access Mayronnes Village is 15 mins drive to Lagrasse, Fabrezan 26 mins Lezignan 37 mins ( join A61 here) Trebes 33 mins (join A61 here) Carcassonne 40 mins Narbonne 47 mins (join A9 here) Perpignan 1hr 17 mins Carcassone- Salvaza Airport 45 mins (Also shuttle bus, or Taxi to Lagrasse) Perpignan Airport 1hr 14 mins Toulouse Blagnac Airport 1 hr 34 mins Carcassonne Railway Station 41 mins Interior The terrace doorway leads to a large 'sejour' living/dining room (approx 30m sq), with corner kitchen, (6.68m sq). This part of the house dates back to 1790, and the walls are thick stone with plaster to interior. The ceiling is wood beams, floor is tiled, and a woodburner provides extra warmth in winter, or autumn evenings. Staircase leads off li