For sale, a 19th-century mansion in need of renovation, approximately 640 m², with a rear garden, garage and outbuilding. This property is located in a town served by the Canal du Midi between Carcassonne and Narbonne.

History and architecture.

Olonzac has prehistoric origins, with the oppidum of Bassanel built in the 6th century BC. During the Roman era, it became a fortified city with a castrum. The city became a seigneury in 1095. Olonzac is in Cathar country and suffered repression by King Simon de Montfort in 1209. The construction of the Canal du Midi, which passes south of the city in the 17th century, changed the economic life of Olonzac.

The 19th-century mansion

This 19th-century residence in need of restoration is located in the town, built on a cellar, with two floors and an attic. It has retained the authenticity of its history with a rear garden, a garage and an outbuilding converted into an apartment.

This mansion, built in the 19th century in the town, offers approximately 640 m² of living space. A spacious entrance hall, two living rooms, a dining room with parquet flooring, a study, a kitchen and a laundry room. A large staircase leads to 6 bedrooms, 3 shower rooms and, on the top floor, a large attic. The rear garden has an entrance, a large garage and an outbuilding converted into a two-bedroom apartment with a terrace. The property is connected to the mains drainage system.

The mansion dates from 1824.

The reception rooms of the mansion.

The reception room of approximately 60 m² with cement tiles leads to the reception rooms. On the west wing of this residence, there is a front dining room of approximately 30 m² with parquet flooring. To its left is a reception room of approximately 30 m² with a moulded ceiling, a fireplace and two large windows offering beautiful light. A kitchen of approximately 20.73 m² with its pantry. An office at the rear of approximately 30 m². A small lounge of approximately 17.53 m² at the rear. At the rear, a large staircase leads to the sleeping area.

First floor.

A landing of approximately 30 m² with two cupboards welcomes you and leads to the bedrooms. Six bedrooms ranging from approximately 16 m² to 28 m². Three bathrooms. A staircase leads to the top floor. Access to the terrace of approximately 61 m² opening onto the garden.

Top floor

The top floor has been converted into an attic of approximately 180 m². Six rooms with a large staircase and a service staircase.

The semi-basement

From the ground floor, a service staircase leads to the basement. This is approximately 50 m².

Renovation work

This 1824 residence is in need of restoration. Roofing work remains to be done. Electrical work, interior fittings, heating and some flooring also need to be completed. The window frames are single-glazed.

Outbuildings

A set of outbuildings with a rear entrance including a large garage. One outbuilding has been converted into a two-bedroom flat opening onto the garden.

Location

Between Narbonne (20 km) and Carcassonne and its medieval city (40 km), this 19th-century mansion in need of restoration offers you a preserved location. Motorway access is 10 km away and the airport is 40 km away. This area of Cathar country has a hospital 12 km away. Secondary schools, primary schools, shops and the TGV station are in the town. This area in the Minervois is rich in wine-growing environment and its countryside is unspoilt, while its proximity to the sea remains an asset.