| Le Moulin d'Arques was originally the Mill for Le Chateau d'Arques one of the region's famous Cathar castles. Over ten thousand people visit Le Chateau d'Arques each year!
Situated among park and wooded land which straddles a lazy river with tons of fish, lies this restored 5 bedroom mill house and separate 2 bedroom gite above the huge garage.
The Mill has been completely restored (finished March 2009), this includes all exterior walls are double insulated, under floor heating on the ground floor, a new gas boiler, new log burner, triple glazing, a complete electrical rewiring, and interior painting.
There is also a brand new designer kitchen with all facilities including two ovens a microwave, fridge, and dishwasher.
In the main house, 4 of the 5 bedrooms are double size there are also four shower rooms and one bathroom with shower. The bedroom on the third floor has an en-suite, lounge area and huge terrace which can command a premium accommodation rate.
The main living area opens onto a covered terrace ideal for alfresco dining. The grounds are spectacular and you feel as if you're a million miles from anywhere. In fact you are within 5 minutes walking distance to the centre of a small village. The property also has a huge double garage.
The gite accommodation is bright and perfect for self-catering holiday makers. It has 2 double bedrooms with en-suites, a large lounge/dining room with working fireplace and an American-style kitchen.
The village of Arques has 200 inhabitants has one of the few serious museums on Catharism and the French Catholic crusades. That, along with its famous Chateau and its proximity to Rennes-les-Chateau, accounts for its population swelling to over 800 in season - a great contribution to your income prospects!
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Outside of the busy summer season, tourism still provides a good income to this area. Nestled between the Corbieres and Pyrenees mountains, they are a magnet for tourists who love the outdoors and nature.
In the spring, white-water rafting and canoeing are popular sports, or windsurfing on the nearby lake, as is walking through the many well-marked trails. In winter, the numerous spa resorts which pepper the area are busy with those who want to rejuvenate after their day or week skiing in the popular Pyrenees resorts only 2 hours from the property.
In autumn, all the hikers are out wandering through the multi-coloured landscape. The area is well serviced by Carcassonne airport (35 minutes) with daily flights from England and Ireland. Toulouse International airport is 90 minutes away and Perpignan only 50 miles distant. There is also a train service 10kms away which links to the TGV fast train.
Home Features
Balcony terrace New tiles
Total Electrical rewire New
Cable/Satellite TV
Carpeted Floor top floor, New
Dishwasher, New
Fridge New
Log Burner, New
Two ovens, New
Gas Hob five rings, New
Under floor heating on the ground floor, New
Triple Glazing, New
Hardwood Floor First Floor, New
Microwave, New
Patio/Deck
Washer/Dryer
Carp Pond
Trout Stream
Over three acres fenced for horses.
AND lots more.
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