This stone-built property with is sunny private garden is situated in an elevated position in the village of Lapradelle and benefits from stunning views to the surrounding mountains and of the famous medieval fortress chateau de Puilaurens.

Lapradelle itself is a lively little village on the border of the departments of the Aude and Pyrenees Orientales. The village has an epicerie, restaurant and is on the bus route between Carcassonne and Perpignan. The surrounding countryside is stunning an provides lots of opportunities for outdoor sports such as cycling, hiking, horse riding, kayaking and wild swimming as well as interesting places to visit. The ski slopes are within an hour’s drive as are the beaches of the Mediterranean.

The house offers accommodation over 2 levels as follows: On the lower ground floor is large room that is currently used as a studio, a utility area, shower and WC. A door connects this space to the garage, which has stairs to the first floor. The first floor where there is the main entrance comprises a hallway, an open plan living room with wood-burning stove, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a shower room with wc. The generous sized courtyard garden provides plenty of space for al fresco dining and relaxing in the sunshine.

The property is equipped with central heating via a newly installed heat exchange pump and solar panels for hot water.

The nearest airports are Perpignan and Carcassonne, which has excellent transport links. Girona and Barcelona also not far away.

This house would be suitable as an easy to maintain holiday home or as main residence in this beautiful part of the south of France.