Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon 11120

Impressive 19th Century Maison de Matre, offering approximately 215m of habitable space comprising 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, an intimate courtyard garden with pool and summer kitchen, a huge 2- storey barn and a double garage, for sale in a lively and popular village within easy reach of Narbonne and the Canal du Midi.Completely restored and renovated from top to bottom in the last 5 years, this 3-storey home is located in a quiet corner of the historic centre of the village. High quality materials have been used throughout the renovation, with new wood and tiled flooring throughout, double glazed window, new plumbing/electrics and a new roof. Stylish contemporary fittings and dcor blend seamlessly with the many period features found throughout the property such as the original beams, marble fireplaces and original doors.On enters the property through large metal gates accessed via a private pedestrianised lane, which open onto a gravelled pathway leading to a beautiful, landscaped courtyard garden, with a contemporary tiled swimming pool (with water feature), relaxation spaces and understated planting. At the end of the courtyard there is a brick-built summer kitchen for alfresco dining in the shade.The classic faade of the house, which faces the courtyard, has been restored to its former glory with an imposing front door and a wrought iron balcony on the first floor. The front door opens onto a wide hallway, with the main reception rooms on either side and the original staircase at the other end. On one side, double doors open onto a salon with a marble fireplace. On the other side, 2 set of double doors open into a sophisticated dining and kitchen space. The contemporary designer kitchen is fully fitted, with a central island, perfect for entertaining. There is also a large utility room on this floor, that gives access to the immense first floor of the barn, and an understairs WC.On the first floor, a central hallway leads to large French doors that open onto the balcony and a delightful reading nook. Off the hallway are 3 good sized bedrooms and a stunning bathroom with walk in shower.Finally, the piece de resistance is the magnificent master bedroom which takes up the entire top floor of the house, with an open plan bathroom, his & her dressing rooms, parquet flooring and impressive exposed beams.The double garage is accessed via a back road on a lower level. It is attached and opens onto the barn, which is on 2 level, with the upper level accessible via a stone staircase on the ground floor level and also directly from the utility room.This exceptional property is an example of a well-executed renovation that requires no further embellishment. It is decorated with style and taste, with a perfect blend of the contemporary with the period. A rare find!Ground Floor:Entrance hallway 14mLiving room 17mKitchen /Dining room 30mLaundry/Utility room 11mUnderstairs Wc 1.8m1st Floor:Hallway 14mBedroom 1 13.7mBedroom 2 14.3mBedroom 3 14.7mBathroom 14.32m2nd Floor:Master suite 70mExterior:Garage 80mCourtyard garden 140mBarn 80m on each floorGeneral: Ducted reversible air conditioning Mains drainageFibre OpticEntryphoneMotorised pool coverLocation: St. Marcel sur Aude - Lively village with all amenities including 2 supermarkets, several restaurants, cultural and medical centre and shopping parade, 2 minutes from the Canal du Midi, 11 minutes from Narbonne, 25 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches and 45 minutes from the airports of Beziers, Carcassonne and Perpignan.