Elegant 19th Century Estate With Thriving Guesthouse Business – Carcassonne, France

📍 At the foot of the medieval Cité of Carcassonne
💶 Asking price: €1,776,000 (agency fees included)
📐 Approx. 750 sqm living space – 1,510 sqm of land
🏡 Sold fully furnished – Turnkey business with proven income
This stunning 19th-century bourgeois residence is one of the architectural gems of Carcassonne. Built in 1890 by an Alsatian brewer and tastefully renovated by a renowned Toulouse designer, this majestic property now operates as a luxury guesthouse, offering 5 guest suites and 2 independent apartments, all year round.
🌟 The property is already established and loved by a high-end international clientele. Guests return for its blend of old-world charm and modern comforts:
✨ Air conditioning | High-speed fiber | Chromecast | Refined decor | Excellent reviews

Property Highlights
🏠 Grounds: 1,510 sqm landscaped garden with terraces, a heated swimming pool, spa area, and a 90 sqm Berber-style outdoor lounge.
🔌 Modern amenities: 2 secure customer parking spots with EV charging stations (7.2kW).
🔥 Eco-friendly: High-efficiency wood pellet boiler for heating and hot water.
🪟 Fully restored: All double-glazed windows comply with French heritage building standards.

Layout Overview
🪴 Garden Level:
• 1 x T3 apartment (2-bed): living room opening onto the garden, open-plan kitchen, shower room, WC
• 1 x guest suite with en-suite bathroom
• Laundry, wine cellar, utility room, separate WC
• Direct access to garden, pool, and outdoor terrace
🏛 Ground Floor:
• Reception lounge + bar area
• Large kitchen, fully fitted
• Office space
• 2 x independent suites (one with kitchenette)
🪟 First Floor:
• Reception lounge
• 3 x suites (one with kitchenette)
• Large fully equipped kitchen
🏡 Second Floor:
• 2 x spacious T2 apartments (1-bedroom each), with fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms (tub + Italian shower), WC

Why this property?
✅ Turnkey operation: Fully furnished and equipped for immediate continuation of business
✅ Exceptional profitability: Excellent revenue from B&B and apartment rentals
✅ Prestigious setting: A rare gem in a world-renowned tourist destination
✅ Ideal for lifestyle change: Live in the South of France while managing a successful hospitality business

📍 Location
Nestled at the foot of Carcassonne’s UNESCO-listed medieval city, the property enjoys a prime location with easy access to Toulouse (1h), Mediterranean beaches (1h), and Spain (1h30).
Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/