Charming old "Maison de Maitre" with large garden and swimming pool in the small, quiet village Peyrefitte-du-Razes (Aude), 25 miles SW Carcassonne airport. In the heart of the beautiful, enchanting Cathar country, including nearby Rennes-le-Chateau and Montsegur castle ruins. The nearest market towns are medieval Mirepoix, and Limoux. Nearby Lac Montbel for swimming, sailing, canoeing etc. 1 1/2 hours to the Mediterranean. Wonderful countryside for cycling, hiking, picnics and painting. Environmental science maps show that this corner of France has the cleanest air in Europe!
The property is facing green hills and has a large furnished terrace shaded by white roses and grapevine. It has a large garden/lawn with a 10-meter swimming-pool next to a 4x4 meter roofed pavilion, barbecue, badminton, boules and croquet areas. The house is fully equipped. Rent includes all linen, electricity, gas, and water. There is a well-stocked library in the house, including many different kinds of books in English, French and Swedish.
Three double-bedrooms (one huge, one large and one smaller) and one room with two single beds. Bathroom/WC/shower cabin upstairs and separate WC and bathroom with bathtub/shower downstairs. Spacious country kitchen, sitting and dining room with fireplace, convertible settee, armchairs, radio/CD player and TV/Video/DVD. Internet connection available via the telecommunications mast on the hill above the village (no wi-fi in the house, but a smart phone has the same function).