Domaine de Montahut

A long private drive leads through the estate to the main house.

There is ample space for parking beside house and gardens.

Internally, on the ground floor, the house comprises an Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Back Kitchen and Utility Room, Dining Room and two Drawing/Sitting Rooms. From the North side access flows outside into the gardens and pool and on the South side to the entrance courtyard.

The upper floors consist of 8 bedrooms with 5 ensuite bathrooms and 2 separate bathrooms.

The Cottage/Bergerie consists of a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room and 3 bedrooms.

In all there is accommodation for 22 (plus babies) in the main House and cottage.

There is generous fitted cupboard and hanging space in all bedrooms.

This is an all year round house with central heating throughout.

There is no air conditioning but fans are available in all bedrooms. Being of traditional construction the house stays relatively cool in summer.

Main House

Ground Floor

Double front doors from the courtyard lead into a spacious:

Entrance Hall: Running the full width of the house with doors on the Northern side out to the gardens. From the entrance hall stairs lead to the first floor and doors to right and left lead to the Kitchen and Drawing room respectively.

Kitchen: A large light, well equipped kitchen with beamed ceiling again runs the full width of the house. Doors each end lead straight out to courtyard and gardens each side. There is a large woodburning fireplace on one side of the kitchen, a sink and base units along the Northern end and wall and base units on the other side of the kitchen into which is fitted a large gas fired Chateau Cornue cooker with ovens under. There is also a dishwasher and drinks fridge. A large wooden kitchen table and chairs run down the centre of the room. Doors on the East side of the kitchen lead to the Back Kitchen and utility room on one (Southern) side and a dining room on to a boot room on the other (Northern) side.

Back kitchen: Immediately adjoins the main kitchen and contains a large American style fridge/freezer and another dishwasher plus further units for storage.

The Utility Room contains another fridge and in the corner of this room is a WC with washbasin.

The Dining Room also immediately adjoining the kitchen, very much a traditional dining room with antique table and chairs, side board and French doors and windows giving natural light and access to the courtyard. A door from the far end of the dining room leads on into:

The Boot Room from which a back door leads out to the courtyard, back stairs lead to the first floor and an internal door leads through to the utility room.

The Drawing Room: A spacious, light and very comfortable room with three sofas and a large traditional open fireplace. Two sets of French doors give wonderful natural light and access out to the gardens on the Northern side. A doorway and steps lead down to a second:

Drawing Room/Cinema room: This is a smaller more intimate room with two comfortable sofas and a smaller woodburning fireplace. In this room a cinema screen neatly rolls up into the ceiling and can be drawn down to turn this into a small cinema.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to handsome landing/gallery on the:

First Floor: on which there are 5 double bedrooms, two twin bedrooms, 5 ensuite bathrooms and 2 separate bathrooms arranged as follows:

The Master Bedroom 1: forming part of The Provençal Suite. This is the largest and most luxurious suite enjoying stunning views to the hills. Attractive natural flagstone floors and magnificent original beams in this large room are the setting for a superb custom made, larger than superking four poster bed.

Its Ensuite Bathroom 1: features a bath, walk in jetted shower, twin washbasins and a WC. Two large arched doorways lead out and down to the swimming pool.

Bedroom 2: Forms part of The Mulberry Suite. Terracotta coloured walls  contrast with antique furniture and light coloured flagstone floors and a magnificent 17^th Century four poster double bed. Views to the South side of the house, over Olive trees and the lake beyond.

Ensuite Bathroom 2 with bath/shower, washbasin and WC.

Bedroom 3: Forms part of The Palomb Suite. With a Quuen size double bed. Looks out over The Domaine’s gardens and to the hills and Pyrénées. The room leads into one of the house turrets, a secluded setting for a morning coffee. A small set of steps leads to:

Ensuite Bathroom 3 with bath/shower, washbasin and WC.

Bedroom 4: Forms part of The Robin Suite. With coral coloured walls, large double bed and views over the court yard, lake and estate. Steps descend to Ensuite Bathroom 4 with sink, WC and bath.

Bedroom 5: Forms part of The Citron Suite. Light, bright and sunny with double bed and views to the gardens, hills and Pyrénées. Steps lead to Ensuite Bathroom 5 with bath, washbasin and WC.

Bedroom 6: The Juniper Room. Smallest of the double rooms. Its Bathroom 6 is located just across the corridor with bath, washbasin and WC.

Bedroom 7: The Rosemary Room. With gentle pastel blue walls and twin single beds. Its Bathroom 7 with bath, washbasin and washbasin is located across the corridor and is shared with Bedroom 8 (The Bluebird Room)

Bedroom 8: The Bluebird Room. With two single beds this is a favourite for children on the highest floor. It has a TV and play area. It shares Bathroom 7 with the Rosemary Room.

The Bergerie Cottage

More simple in style and smaller The Bergerie can be rented as part of the main house for large groups or on its own during the lower seasons.

Outside it has its own little courtyard which provides a separate outside dining area with a barbecue and a degree of privacy if desired from the main house. A tranquil spot for breakfast in the early morning sun.

Inside (on a single storey) is a fully equipped Kitchen, Living room, Double Bedroom 9, and Twin Bedroom 10.

Separate, and accessed across a short path is a further twin Bedroom 11.

Less than an hour from the Mediterranean and in the foothills of the Pyrenees Domaine Montahut is in The Languedoc Rousillon region of France in the department of Aude. Its closest village is Palaja and it is, remarkably, only 25 minutes drive from the walled city of Carcassonne.

The local hill village of Palaja (10 minutes drive) has basic shopping facilities for groceries including a store selling locally sources fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses and wine. There is also a bakery, butcher, post office, chemist and tobacconist in Palaja.

There are several large supermarkets in Carcassonne along with its traditional market on Saturdays. Also in Carcassonne a superb shop called La Ferme in the centre which showcases and sells all the very best of high quality local produce.

The closest airports are at Carcassonne (25 minutes,15 miles), Toulouse (1¼ hrs/68 miles), Montpelier (1½ hrs/100 miles) and Perpignan (1 ¼ hrs/74 miles).

The superfast TGV stops at Toulouse and Narbonne with connecting trains to Carcassonne.