2 bed villa for sale

Quillan, Aude, Occitanie

This property has been tastefully and beautifully fully renovated, making a comfortable light-filled, stylish home. Having a newly fitted modern kitchen, large sitting room/dining room with wood burner, two double bedrooms and a new walk-in shower room, it is ready to move straight into. Conveniently all on a single level, the elevated position enjoys picturesque views over the surrounding countryside, down to the market town of Quillan and beyond to the foothills of the Pyrenees.
The mature landscaped gardens are levelled with pathways bordered by flowering plants, shrubs and fruit trees.
The property has the convenience of off-road parking in the driveway and a large garage which includes two workshops or storage rooms with the potential for further development.
The house is in a peaceful location yet the bustling market town of Quillan with all amenities is just a ten minute walk away.

Quillan on the river Aude, nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, is a popular holiday destination. It offers some of the best walking terrains in the region with hundreds of kilometres of marked paths.
The town has twice weekly markets, cafés, wine bars and restaurants, bakeries, schools, shops, post office, arts centre, cinema, galleries, libraries, pharmacies and a hospital. There is a public swimming pool in the centre of Quillan and at the edge of the town you can find supermarkets, hardware stores and a swimming lake with leisure activities and tapas and cocktail bar.

Quillan is centrally located between two international airports: Carcassonne (50 mins) and Perpignan (80 mins), and not far from Toulouse airport (1 hr 45mins). Beautiful Mediterranean beaches are just over an hour away, the Spanish border and Andorra accessible in two hours and Barcelona in under four hours. For keen skiers the resorts are plentiful with the nearest only a 45 minute drive.
The region is culturally rich with its many historic Cathar Castles and the famous unesco medieval city of Carcassonne a must see. There are vineyards and wine tours a plenty; the Aude is home to the delicious Blanquette de Limoux sparkling wine!
The location is perfect for those seeking sunshine, culture, tranquility, mountain walking and biking trails from the door or the ski slopes.

The property is configured as follows:

A few steps take you up to the front door which leads into a welcoming hallway (4.26m2).

The recently fitted kitchen (7.15m2) finished in a contemporary style, features sleek cabinetry complemented by striking red splashback tiles. It is equipped with a sink, a large brand-new oven with gas hob and extractor hood, and offers an excellent range of cupboards and drawers for storage. There is space for a dining table and chairs, making it ideal for everyday dining. Additional features include beautiful modern tiled flooring, an electric radiator, and double window that provides plenty of natural light and enjoy attractive views.

The heart of the home is the impressive sitting/dining room (27.22 m2), a bright and inviting space that perfectly combines comfort and style. Featuring attractive built-in display alcoves and a charming wood-burning stove, this generous room enjoys dual-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light while framing delightful views of the surrounding countryside.

Bedroom one (10.16 m2) is a comfortable double bedroom benefiting from a built-in wardrobe cupboard (1.1 m2), a radiator, and double window overlooking the garden, creating a peaceful and relaxing retreat.

Bedroom two (9.63 m2) is another well-proportioned room with garden views, double window, and a radiator. Its versatile layout makes it equally suitable as a guest bedroom, home office, or hobby room.

Completing the accommodation is the stylish shower room (4.08 m2), fitted in a contemporary design and featuring a spacious walk-in shower, a modern vanity unit with storage, and a heated towel rail and double window.

Below the main accommodation and approached by a private driveway is a large garage (28.43m2) with two useful adjoining workshops/utility room/storage space or project for conversion (16.33m2 and 15.79m2).

The garden is beautifully stocked and landscaped, with winding paths and two terraces, a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the superb views with a morning coffee or a glass of locally grown wine, amongst the many flowering plants, shrubs and fruit trees.

Thoughtfully presented throughout, this delightful property offers bright, well-balanced accommodation, attractive views, a beautiful garden and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal permanent residence, holiday home, or investment opportunity.