Old paper water mill factory in an idyllic setting in Aude

This 18th-century old paper factory dating in the Black Mountains area of Aude is situated 20 minutes from Carcassonne and its airport, near the village of Montolieu book with all its shops and 10 minutes between Cuxac Cabardès and Saissac, villages with many shops and services.

This property is unique and could be suited for various projects; it consists of a very large main building of 757 sqm on 4 levels with the roof completely redone. This stone house has many rooms and cellars, it is partly habitable immediately on a surface of about 541 sqm. All the cellars and manufacturing parts have an area of 400 sqm. Then, on the side, there's another large building consisting of sheds of about 240 sqm and other various storage areas.

Going up the small stream, on a flat meadow, there's a stone house that would be perfect for creating a workshop or even a house. It offers approximately 70 sqm of living area on two levels with a spiral staircase Gustave Eiffel style. Along the river, you will find old stone basins, small woods, bamboo woods 15 m high or more, old canals bringing water to the factory, many granite blocks dating from the ice age, a large vegetable garden in terraces and other natural elements that will sublimate you.

The Accommodation

The Main Large Residence

• 541 sq.m habitable place
• 316 sq.m for stock but can be habitable rooms 
• caves and cellars and factory - 435 sq.m

The Outbuildings

• House in garden on the edge of a little fied, ideal for an artist or little house - 70 sq.m
• stone out building with barns and plenty space for upgrading to habitable space or restaurant or something else - 240 sq.m

Outside

• little woods
• bamboo woods
• river
• granit stones
• vegetables restanque gardens
• park
• stone canals for going to the mill
• greenhouse on balcony

Additional Information

• roof redone
• fantastic stair case
• land - 26464 sq.m

The Area and Access

• villages with shops and services at 10 minute drive
• book village at 10 minute drive
• lakes close
• plenty of walking and cycling paths

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