Grand Village House Full Of Character In The Popular Village of Bize Minervois, Aude

Grand village house with plenty of character for sale in sought after village in the Minervois, offering over 200m² of habitable space comprising 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a private, sunny courtyard, a terrace and a workshop.
The property which is on 4 floors occupies a central position in the village, close to the river and commodities. It has been restored retaining the original character of the building, with many beautiful period features such as the original tiles and fireplaces, yet accommodating all modern conveniences such as a new heating system, electrics and plumbing.
On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to an open plan kitchen/living room, with a focal fireplace and glazed doors onto the courtyard, on the one side, and to a formal salon on the other. The first floor comprises 2 bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, whilst the second floor has another 2 bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom. There is also a utility room on this floor. The top floor attic room has its own sitting room and bathroom.
The spacious courtyard of around 50m² is very intimate, overlooked by a terrace accessible from the first floor landing, and a gallery that runs along two walls that works as a suntrap. Off the courtyard is a storage room with electricity and plumbing already in place, that could be converted into a workshop or more habitable space.
The location, layout and character of this house make it an ideal proposition for a bed & breakfast or a spacious home with a separate letting unit. An interesting, characterful property with income generating potential!

Ground Floor:
Hallway – 6m²
Salon – 16.3m²
Kitchen /Living room – 35m²
Utility room/WC – 3m²
Storage room – 17m²

1st Floor:
Bedroom 1 – 24m², en-suite – 6.2m²
Bedroom 2 – 27m², en-suite – 3.8m²
Landing – 8 m²
Terrace – 25m²

2nd Floor:
Bedroom 3 – 13.5m², en-suite 5m²
Bedroom 4 – 22.4m²
Utility room – 7m²
Landing – 10m²

Attic :
Bedroom 5 – 13.4m²
Sitting room – 11.4m²
Shower room – 5.5m²

General:
Wood granule central heating system with cast iron radiators
Mains drainage
Smoke alarm
Tax Foncière approx. 1800€p.a

Location:
Bize Minervois – Lovely touristic village on the banks of the river Cesse with all commerce including restaurants, bar, café, bakeries, etc., 25 minutes from Narbonne and motorways, 45 minutes from airports at Carcassonne, Beziers and Perpignan, and 35 minutes to beaches