Enchanting 5-Bedroom Watermill Conversion with Pool and Mediterranean Gardens Near Carcassonne

On a still Tuesday morning in late June, the only sound you'll hear from the wisteria-draped terrace is the distant clang of a church bell from Lauzerte's hilltop and, if you're lucky, the unhurried creak of a tractor moving through a sunflower field far below. This is the pace of life in the Quercy Blanc — slow, deliberate, and quietly addictive. The stone farmhouse sitting just a short walk from one of France's officially designated Most Beautiful Villages doesn't shout for attention. It doesn't need to. Built around 1880 as a working duck farm — the kind of history you can actually feel in the thick limestone walls and worn original staircase — the property has been brought into the present with real care. The renovation is thorough without being sterile. Exposed stone walls meet a properly fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. Original ceiling beams frame the living room where a wood-burning stove inside a substantial fireplace becomes the social anchor on October evenings when the Tarn-et-Garonne hillsides shift from green to rust and amber. Tiled floors run underfoot with the kind of patina that only comes with a century of use. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms — including a master suite with its own dressing room and en-suite — give the house room to breathe without sprawling unnecessarily. A large attic sits above it all, unconverted and full of potential, the kind of space that could become a fourth bedroom, a studio, or a reading room depending on who moves in. At 230 square metres, the interior is generous. But in high summer, you'll spend most of your time outside. The pool terrace is serious. A high-quality swimming pool with an electric cover and a proper wooden deck isn't an afterthought here — it's ... click here to read more

On a quiet Sunday morning in La Roche-Guyon, you open the east-facing garden doors and the silhouette of the medieval keep fills the frame. Coffee in hand, the Seine winds silver in the middle distance, and the only sound is the crunch of gravel as a cyclist rolls past on the riverside path below. That view — that exact view — comes with this house. La Roche-Guyon is one of those places that Parisians whisper about and then keep to themselves. Classified among Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, this compact riverside village sits where the Seine makes a wide, dramatic loop through chalk cliffs at the northern edge of the Vexin Normand natural park. It's only 70 kilometres from central Paris — less than an hour on a clear drive up the A13 and D913 — yet it feels like a different century. The Tour de France has passed through its single main street. Monet came here to paint. The Rochefoucauld family built their cliff-face château directly into the limestone bluff above town, and on summer evenings the floodlit castle walls turn the colour of warm honey. This 135-square-metre house sits right in the village centre, on 457 square metres of land, and it comes with something you simply cannot manufacture: three genuine troglodyte caves carved into the chalk cliff at the rear of the property. One functions as a proper wine cellar, cool and naturally humidity-controlled year-round — the chalk walls maintain a near-constant temperature that any serious wine collector will appreciate immediately. A second has been set up as a private party space, large enough for a long table and a crowd of friends on a summer evening. The third doubles as a garage, big enough for a car and everything else a second home accumulates over the year ... click here to read more

Pull up on a Tuesday morning and the only sound is a wood pigeon somewhere in the old oak at the far end of the garden. The Charente valley rolls away below the infinity pool in shades of green and gold, and the stone walls of the house are still cool from the night. This is what you came for. Not the TGV timetable, not the Bordeaux wine list — just this specific silence, in this specific corner of southwest France, that you simply cannot manufacture anywhere else. Dignac sits in the gentle hills of the Charente, a département that most international buyers overlook on their way to the Dordogne or the Basque Coast. That's their loss and your opportunity. The village itself is small and unassuming — a boulangerie that opens at seven, a butcher who knows his suppliers by name, a bar-tabac where the dominoes come out after lunch. Real life, in other words. And yet Angoulême is barely twenty minutes down the road, with a TGV station that puts you on the platform at Paris Montparnasse in under two hours, or in Bordeaux Saint-Jean in forty minutes. The combination of deep rural quiet and genuine transport connectivity is rarer than it sounds. The house is a proper Charentais stone property — the kind built to last centuries, which it has. Thick limestone walls keep the interior cool in July without air conditioning. The renovation has been done with the sort of restraint that takes real confidence: natural stone floors left exactly as they are, oak beams cleaned up but not sandblasted into submission, original oak doors rehung on new hardware. The current owners didn't strip the soul out of it chasing a minimalist aesthetic. Instead, every room feels like it earned its character. The living room fireplace is the honest centr ... click here to read more

Stand in the kitchen of this 270-square-metre stone water mill on a Tuesday morning in late September and you'll hear the channel running beneath the house before you see it. The sound is constant — not loud, just present — like the building itself is quietly breathing. Light comes through the south-facing windows in long pale strips. The stone walls hold the cool of the night well into afternoon. This is Nonards, deep in the Corrèze, and once you've spent a week here, most other places feel faintly over-stimulated. The Corrèze doesn't get the same traffic as Dordogne or the Lot. That's precisely the point. The département sits in the northern reaches of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine, spilling into the high plateau country of the Massif Central, and the landscape here has a particular quality — wide river valleys, dense oak and chestnut forests, medieval villages perched above the Dordogne gorges that barely appear on the tourist maps. Nonards itself is a commune of a few hundred people, surrounded by working farmland and nature reserves. The nearest town of any size is Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, about twelve minutes by car — a genuine market town with a Saturday morning market that runs along the riverfront and draws producers from across the region. You can be back at the mill with fresh walnuts, a wheel of Cantal, and a bunch of dried lavender before 10am. The mill sits on approximately one hectare of land, enclosed and private, with no neighbouring properties overlooking the plot. A stone-lined water channel — the original mill race — runs directly beneath the building and emerges through the garden in a wide, slow-moving stream shaded by mature trees. In summer, children wade in it. In autumn, it runs amber with tannins from ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Issigeac: the weekly market on Place du Château is already buzzing by nine, the smell of roasting chicken drifting from the rôtisserie stall, the sound of French chatter rising above the medieval ramparts. You're a ten-minute drive away, standing at your kitchen window with a coffee, looking out across a valley that hasn't changed much in three centuries. That's the kind of morning this property delivers, week after week, season after season. This is a barn conversion done right — and that distinction matters. Too many conversions in the Périgord sacrifice either the soul or the practicality, stripping out the stone to insert plasterboard, or preserving the beams while ignoring the cold. Here, the balance actually works. Exposed stone walls and heavy oak beams anchor every room in something authentic, while underfloor heating on the ground floor, solar panels for hot water, double glazing throughout, and a rare energy rating of B mean your running costs won't eat you alive. For a property of this age and character, that B rating is genuinely exceptional — most stone farmhouses in the Dordogne struggle to break a D. The layout is generous at 250 square metres, and it doesn't waste space on corridors or awkward half-rooms. The kitchen and dining room is the kind you actually want to cook in — properly fitted, with room for a long table and still space to move around it. A wood-burning stove anchors one end. The adjoining living room has its own stove too, and on a January evening when mist sits in the valley and the fire is going, this room becomes the whole reason you bought in France. Beyond that, a utility room with pantry storage and a guest cloakroom handle the unglamorous logistics cleanly. Upsta ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Queyssac. The kitchen window is open, and somewhere down the lane a church bell marks the hour. The smell of coffee drifts through the room while morning light moves slowly across the old stone walls. This is what you came for. Not a hotel lobby, not a resort pool — this. A house that has been standing for generations, renovated with real care, sitting quietly in one of the most quietly spectacular corners of southwest France. Queyssac is a small village in the Dordogne, tucked between Bergerac and the Périgord Pourpre wine country. It isn't on every tourist map, which is precisely the point. The locals shop Saturday mornings at the Bergerac market on Place de la République, eat confit de canard and walnut tart from the producers who've been showing up there for decades, and drive back through sunflower fields in time for lunch. Bergerac itself is just ten minutes away — close enough to grab a bottle of Monbazillac from a cave coopérative on a Tuesday afternoon, far enough that the hamlet stays genuinely quiet. This stone house sits in a hamlet setting with complete privacy. A dry stone wall wraps part of the garden, and a landscaped swimming pool sits outside with a terrace in front of the house that catches afternoon sun until well into the evening. There's also a covered courtyard — exactly the kind of shaded outdoor space you spend a lot of time in during July and August, when Dordogne summers run warm and long. A dovecote on the property adds to that particular sense of permanence you find in old Périgord houses, the feeling that the place has its own quiet history before you arrived. Inside, 160 square metres have been renovated to a genuinely liveable standard. The ground floor opens into a ge ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf starts with a smell you can't manufacture: woodsmoke drifting from the fireplace insert downstairs, coffee brewing in the fitted kitchen, and the faint sound of the Seine moving somewhere beyond the garden wall. It's the kind of slow-morning feeling that people spend years chasing and rarely find this close to a motorway junction. This is a five-bedroom Norman manor house in good condition, spread across 235 square metres, sitting in fully enclosed landscaped grounds with a south-facing terrace, a jacuzzi, two garages, an outbuilding, a workshop, and a paved parking area complete with an electric vehicle charging point. On paper, it sounds like a checklist. In person, it reads like a life upgrade. Let's talk about the house itself first. The ground floor opens with a generous entrance hall — proper proportions, not the awkward squeeze you find in newer builds — with a large closet and a separate WC. The kitchen runs to about 25 square metres, fully fitted and equipped, with enough room to cook for a family gathering without anyone getting in anyone else's way. A utility room with a sink connects directly to the garden, which makes returning from a muddy riverbank walk entirely civilised. The living room has a fireplace insert; the adjacent sitting room has its own fireplace. Two rooms with fires. That is not a small thing in a Norman winter. Up on the first floor, three well-sized bedrooms include a master suite with a dressing room and sink — a practical luxury that transforms the morning routine. There's a large bathroom, a laundry room, another dressing room, and a separate WC. The layout gives a family room to spread out without living on top of each other. The second floor ... click here to read more

On a quiet morning in the Gironde, before the tourist coaches arrive in the village and the church bells of Saint-Émilion's monolithic abbey start marking the hour, you can stand at the kitchen door of this 1860s chateau and look out across a landscape that has been producing some of the world's most celebrated wine for over a thousand years. The vineyards run almost to your garden wall. The air smells faintly of warm earth and cut grass. This is not a postcard. This is Tuesday. Built in 1860 and extended in the decades that followed, this nine-bedroom chateau and manor house sits in more than an acre of grounds just a short drive from the celebrated village of Saint-Émilion, in the heart of one of France's most revered wine-growing appellations. At 280 square metres of interior space across the main residence and a separate guest house, there is real breathing room here — room for a large family, room for friends who stay too long and don't apologise for it, room to think about what you actually want this place to become. The building's history shows itself in the right ways. Walk through the entrance hall and the proportions feel considered, unhurried — the way older houses do when they were built for people who planned to stay. A classic reception salon sits off the hall, the kind of room that works for a winter dinner party with candles on the table just as well as it does for lazy Sunday lunches spilling out into the garden. A separate dining room, a study, and a family kitchen that opens directly onto the grounds complete the ground floor picture. Wooden double-glazed windows throughout manage the neat trick of preserving the original character while keeping things genuinely comfortable across all four seasons. ... click here to read more

On a warm Tuesday morning in Jonzac, you open the terrace doors off the sitting room and the air smells faintly of mineral water and cut grass. Below you, the garden runs downhill in long, generous sweeps — through a canopy of trees, past a woodland patch that filters the light into something almost theatrical — until it reaches the quiet banks of the River Seugne. A heron stands perfectly still at the water's edge. You can hear the church bells from the old town center, just five minutes away on foot. That's the daily reality of owning this five-bedroom geothermically heated house in the heart of one of Charente-Maritime's most quietly compelling spa towns. The property sits less than 500 meters from Jonzac's center, which puts you close to everything without sacrificing the sense of space that defines life here. The upper floor holds three well-proportioned bedrooms, a bathroom with a separate WC, and a triple-aspect living and dining room that catches light from three directions. That room connects directly to the south-facing terrace — the kind of terrace you end up living on from April through October, drinking Pineau des Charentes in the early evenings while the swallows dart over the garden. The kitchen is bright and practical, also opening onto the terrace, so cooking here in summer means constant movement between inside and out. What makes this house genuinely unusual is the lower floor. Two independent guest accommodations sit completely self-contained on that level, each with private access. For a family wanting multi-generational space — grandparents, adult children, close friends who visit for weeks at a time — this layout is hard to find at this price point in France. For a buyer thinking about income gen ... click here to read more

On a Sunday morning in Saint-Séverin, the only thing that stirs you is the smell of bread drifting up from the boulangerie two streets over and the faint clinking of bottles as the weekly market sets up on the square. You pad out through the conservatory doors in bare feet, coffee in hand, and stand at the edge of 7,000 square metres of your own French countryside. That's not a fantasy — that's Tuesday here, too. This is a proper Charente stone house. Not a ruin dressed up for photos. Not a weekend project. Solidly renovated, genuinely liveable, and built the way they built things in this part of southwest France — thick walls that stay cool through August, exposed beams that have held up for generations, and a fireplace in the sitting room that earns its keep from October through March. The stone has colour in certain light, going from pale grey to warm amber depending on the hour. You'll notice that. You'll stop noticing other things you used to care about. The main house runs to three bedrooms and flows the way a French farmhouse should — not rigidly, not in a straight line, but through rooms that connect to each other and back out to the garden at multiple points. The ground floor living and dining space anchors everything, anchored itself by that stone fireplace with its inset wood burner. From there you move into the kitchen, which is properly fitted rather than decorative, or into the conservatory, which catches afternoon light and works equally well as a reading room or an extra dining space when the table inside fills up. The main sitting room has its own wood burner too — this house takes winter seriously — and connects through to a study or music room depending on what you need it to be. The master suite oc ... click here to read more

On a clear morning in the Périgord Noir, you open the shutters and the Vézère valley just sits there below you — mist still clinging to the tree line, the stone walls of the house still cool under your fingertips. There's a smell of woodsmoke somewhere down the hillside. This is Le Bugue on a Tuesday in October, and it's enough to make you wonder why you ever left. This five-bedroom stone house sits elevated above the valley floor, its 3,400 square metres of grounds giving it a quiet authority over the surrounding landscape. From the terrace beside the swimming pool, you look out over one of the most quietly celebrated river valleys in France — the Vézère, which threads its way through prehistoric caves, market towns, and walnut orchards before joining the Dordogne near Limeuil, a village so absurdly picturesque it barely seems real. And yet here you are, looking at it. The house itself is solidly Périgordine in character. The exposed stonework isn't decorative — it's structural, original, the same golden limestone that built the churches and manor houses of this region over several centuries. The stone spiral staircase connecting the two floors is the kind of thing you'd find photographed in a heritage architecture journal. The fireplace in the 39-square-metre living room anchors everything: in January, when the Dordogne countryside pulls on a coat of frost, you'll be grateful for it. Electric underfloor heating runs throughout, so comfort is never a negotiation between atmosphere and practicality. The layout works well for a family or a group of friends. Two bedrooms sit on the ground floor — useful for anyone who prefers not to deal with stairs, or for hosting guests who value a little separation. Upstairs, three m ... click here to read more

On Sunday mornings, the bells from the village church carry clean and clear through the upstairs windows — and from the second floor of this 215-square-metre manor house, you can actually see the steeple they ring from. That's not a detail you find in every property. It's the kind of thing that makes you stop mid-coffee and remember why you came to Normandy in the first place. Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf sits on the south bank of the Seine, a few kilometres from Elbeuf and just 20 minutes by train from Rouen's cathedral city centre. It's a proper Norman town — bakeries that still close on Mondays, a weekly market where the cheese vendor knows regulars by name, and streets lined with the kind of stone-and-brick architecture that takes a century or two to earn its look. This manor house sits on one of those streets, on a one-way road that keeps through-traffic away, behind a large gate that shuts the outside world out entirely. The plot runs to 1,150 square metres, fully enclosed by walls — not a hedge, not a fence, actual walls — and the south-facing orientation means the terrace catches the sun from mid-morning until the light goes golden in the early evening. There's a carport, two outbuildings (one fitted with a rainwater tank for garden irrigation, which in Normandy is less of a luxury than you'd think), and mature trees that give the garden a settled, unhurried feeling. The terrace already has a sun lounger and outdoor table set up. On a warm July afternoon, with a glass of Calvados or a cold Leffe from the fridge, this corner of the garden could easily become your most-used room in the house. Inside, the ground floor is well-configured for daily life. The fitted kitchen connects to a dining room — a layout that actual ... click here to read more

On a still Sunday morning in Saint-Grégoire-d'Ardennes, the only sound you'll hear is birdsong cutting through the cool air and the faint creak of a shutter as light rolls across the garden. That's not poetry — that's what the mornings actually feel like here, in this former farmhouse on the edge of the Haute-Saintonge, where the rhythm of life runs about three speeds slower than anywhere you've lived before. This is a 230 m² stone house with five bedrooms, sitting on more than 4,700 m² of fenced, wooded grounds between the market towns of Pons and Jonzac. It's priced at €422,000. And while those numbers are useful, they don't begin to explain what makes this place worth serious attention. Step inside and the floor plan immediately makes sense. The ground floor is laid out for living — not for showing off. A wide living room flows into a dining room with a working fireplace, the kind that you'll actually use from October through to March when Charente evenings cool fast and the region's oak forests start smelling like autumn in a way no candle has ever managed to replicate. The kitchen has its own dining area, so morning coffee happens here, not in some separate formal room nobody uses. A utility room keeps the practical mess out of sight, and also on the ground floor: a bedroom, a shower room, and a full bathroom — meaning this house works completely on a single level if that's ever needed. Upstairs, three more bedrooms with original hardwood floors that have the satisfying solidity only old timber gets with age. A quiet study that faces the garden. Two large attic spaces that are currently unconverted — and this is where the real opportunity sits for international buyers. The bones are already there to add guest roo ... click here to read more

On a clear morning in Aramits, you wake to the sound of nothing except birdsong and, if the wind is right, the faint clang of sheep bells drifting down from the high pastures above the village. That's not a cliché — it's Tuesday. This is the Pyrenees-Atlantiques, one of the least spoiled corners of southwest France, and this former mountain sheepfold is the kind of place that reminds you why you started looking for a second home in Europe in the first place. What started life as a traditional bergerie — a working stone sheepfold used by Basque shepherds for centuries — was fully reconstructed between 2007 and 2010 into a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home of 160 square metres. The result is a property that has real bones: exposed ceiling beams, thick walls that keep summer heat at bay, and a large picture window in the sitting room that frames the Pyrenean ridgeline like a painting you never get tired of. Underfloor heating on the ground floor runs off an air source heat pump, the whole building is double-glazed and insulated throughout, and the DPE rating sits at C — solidly efficient for a property of this age and character. You're not buying a renovation project. You're buying a house that's already been done well. The 160m2 of habitable space is arranged across three levels. On the ground floor, an open-plan kitchen and dining area flows into the sitting room — proper, lived-in space with room for a long table when family arrives in August. Two of the three bedrooms are on this level, each with its own en-suite shower room, which makes the layout genuinely practical for hosting guests or renting short-term. The first floor landing doubles as a home office, a detail that matters more than it used to, and the third b ... click here to read more

Stand in the east-facing garden on a clear morning and you'll understand why Monet kept coming back to this stretch of the Seine valley. The medieval keep of La Roche-Guyon rises above the treeline, close enough that you can watch the light shift across its old stones from your own lawn. That view — that specific, unhurried view — is part of what you're buying here. The rest is a 135-square-metre stone house in Vétheuil, a village small enough that the baker knows your order by your third visit. This is not a weekend retreat you'll spend fixing. The house is in good condition, well maintained, and ready to move into or rent out from day one. The bones are serious: thick stone walls that keep rooms cool through July and August without air conditioning, original woodwork that no renovation has managed to sand away, and a gas condensing boiler installed to handle proper French winters. The character is already here. You won't need to manufacture it. On the ground floor, the layout does something increasingly rare in houses of this age — it actually works. A generous double living space runs the width of the house, with the dining room opening onto a west-facing terrace through full-height doors, and the sitting room on the east side giving onto the garden and that castle silhouette beyond. There's a fireplace in the sitting room, the kind you actually light in October, not the kind that's been sealed over and turned into a shelf. The kitchen is fully equipped and positioned so that whoever's cooking isn't exiled from the conversation happening ten feet away. Upstairs, three proper bedrooms — not two bedrooms and a room the listing optimistically calls a bedroom. There's also a study with its own terrace, a second smaller ... click here to read more

Step outside on a Saturday morning and the Seine is right there — glinting through the tree line, unhurried, wide, reflecting the kind of sky that makes you put your phone away. This is the Yvelines you don't see on postcards: quieter than the Loire, less trafficked than the Dordogne, and just over an hour from Paris by car or train. Bonnières-sur-Seine sits in one of the river's great looping bends, and once you've spent a weekend here, the city starts to feel like the place you go to work rather than the place you live. The house itself was built in 2007, which means it comes without the charming headaches of older French rural properties — no crumbling lime plaster, no antiquated wiring, no surprises behind the walls. What you get instead is solid modern construction on a 1,500-square-metre plot, 136 square metres of living space, and a layout that actually makes sense for how families use a home. Ground floor first. The entrance hall opens into a double living room — proper sized, not the cramped salon you find in so many French holiday homes — with an open-plan kitchen that connects the cooking and the conversation. There's a master bedroom on this level with its own shower room, which is genuinely useful if you've got older relatives or guests who'd rather not tackle a staircase. A laundry room and direct garage access round out the practical side of things. Head upstairs and the first floor opens into something more unexpected. The partial attic conversion gives the space real character — sloping ceilings in the right places, three additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, a dressing room, and a generous open area that previous owners have used as a TV lounge and a large home office. If you need a fifth bedroom, it ... click here to read more

Stand at the kitchen window on a still October morning and the Seine is right there — silver-grey and unhurried, sliding past your private riverbank without a sound. No road between you and the water. Just your garden, the soft thud of a fallen apple from the old tree, and a heron working the shallows. This is Chantemesle, a hamlet so quiet that even locals in nearby Vétheuil will raise an eyebrow when you mention you live there. And that is precisely the point. Set on the Haute-Île between Vétheuil and La Roche-Guyon, this four-bedroom house with an independent studio and private Seine frontage sits in one of the most quietly remarkable stretches of the Vexin Normand — a region that somehow manages to be both genuinely rural and less than 70 kilometres from central Paris. Monet painted the cliffs at Vétheuil obsessively between 1878 and 1881, and once you see the light here in late afternoon, bouncing off the river and catching the limestone bluffs, you stop wondering why. The house itself reads like a proper family home that has been lived in and loved. Ground floor: a sitting room anchored by a working fireplace — the kind you actually use from November through March — a separate dining room, a fitted kitchen, and a WC. On the first floor, three bedrooms and a master suite with its own dressing room and bathroom, plus a second shower room. Four bedrooms and a bathroom configuration that works equally well for a couple wanting room to spread out as it does for a multi-generational family pulling in from Paris for the long weekend. 158 square metres in total. Not oversized. Just right. The independent studio is the feature that makes this property genuinely interesting for buyers thinking beyond personal use. Fully s ... click here to read more

Sunday morning in Salles-Lavalette and the smell of fresh bread from the boulangerie two streets over drifts through the tall kitchen windows before you've even put the coffee on. That's not a fantasy — the bakery is genuinely that close, and yes, it's the kind of village where the baker knows your order by your second visit. This is Charente at its most unhurried, and this six-bedroom stone house sits right at the heart of it. At 293 square metres across a thoughtfully restored, characterful layout, the property is substantial without feeling cavernous. Step through the entrance hall and you're immediately in the 44-square-metre grand salon — a proper room with genuine presence, the sort of space where long dinners stretch past midnight without anyone feeling crowded. Original timber-framed doors and windows have been kept throughout, which matters enormously in a house like this. The bones are old and honest; the comfort is modern and discreet. That balance is hard to find and harder to get right, but whoever restored this property understood it. The ground floor also holds a rustic kitchen with real personality — this isn't a showroom kitchen, it's one you actually want to cook in — plus a second petit salon that flexes easily into a library or home office depending on your needs. A cloakroom completes the ground level. Upstairs, the six bedrooms and three bathrooms are arranged across a layout that makes genuine sense for families or groups, not just on paper but in daily use. Adjoining rooms on both the ground and first floors carry real development potential, subject to the usual permissions, which opens up everything from a self-contained annexe to an expanded B&B operation. Speaking of which — this house is ge ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque village of Bouilhonnac, within the verdant landscapes of Languedoc-Roussillon in the Aude department, is a charming 17th-century property waiting to welcome you home. This unique house, originally a watermill, has been thoughtfully converted to blend modern living comforts while retaining its distinctive historical character. This substantial home offers a spacious 260m² of living space set on a generous 700m² plot. It comprises five well-appointed bedrooms which can comfortably accommodate a large family or welcome guests, should you desire. The layout is intelligently designed, providing privacy and tranquility through separate landings and secluded bedroom areas. Each space feels distinctly homely, yet uniquely connected to the history encapsulated within its walls. On entering this residence, one is greeted by a bright and airy living room that features large sliding glass doors that open out onto a terrace, offering serene views down the river and the soothing sounds of water. Adjacent to this, you will find a cozy breakfast room leading to a modern, fully equipped kitchen with bespoke glazed doors that extend to a picturesque front terrace. Additionally, a practical rear kitchen and a utility room with a separate WC complete the functional ground floor layout. The gardens of this home are tailored for easy maintenance, echoing Mediterranean style with their palm trees and shady terraces—an ideal retreat for relaxation or enjoying outdoor family activities. The presence of an enclosed 8m x 4m swimming pool and a sizeable stone barn suggest ample opportunities for leisure and potential expansion or customization. This property is more than just a house; it presents endless possibilities ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, in the quaint village of Bouilhonnac, France, awaits a unique opportunity for those looking to embrace the charm of French country living with a touch of historical significance. A XVII century watermill that has been thoughtfully converted into a character-filled five-bedroom house offers a blend of modern comfort while preserving the essence and features of the old mill house. With a plot size of 700m² and a total living space of 260m², this property presents an inviting proposition for a spacious and serene home environment or a delightful venture into a Bed and Breakfast or holiday rental. Property Features: - Five spacious double bedrooms designed for comfort and privacy, accommodating a large family or guests. - Two well-appointed bathrooms facilitating ease and convenience for residents and visitors alike. - A modern, equipped kitchen adjacent to a separate breakfast room with bespoke glazed doors leading onto the front terrace, complemented by an additional rear kitchen. - A generous 41m² living room, awash with natural light, featuring sliding glass doors that extend onto the terrace, offering serene views of the river. - A secondary sitting room/TV room on the first floor, providing an additional cozy retreat. - Extensive loft area with potential for conversion to additional living space, subject to planning. - Automatic double gates opening into an enchanting enclosed garden with palm trees, shady terraces, and the soothing sound of running water from the old mill. - An 8m x 4m enclosed swimming pool and a large stone barn enhancing the outdoor living experience. - Mediterannean style gardens crafted for easy maintenance, inviting a lifestyle of relaxation a ... click here to read more

Welcome to Conques-Sur-Orbiel, a peaceful and serene village located in the North of Carcassonne in Aude, France at 11600. We present to you an absolutely delightful 2-bedroom, 3-level home boasting an appealing blend of traditional charm and modern comfort suitable for individuals and families alike. This unique abode spans a comfortable 89 square meters, artistically designed and well-maintained. On exploring its interiors, you are greeted by a warm entrance hall which houses a neat WC, a functional laundry room, and a fully fitted kitchen. As you saunter through, the kitchen pleasingly opens up to an inviting dining room, a space primed for entertaining, or quiet family dining. Venture to the first floor, and there lays a generously spaced, inetrestingly laid out living room, which leads directly onto a sizeable 15 square meter terrace. Imagine sitting here, as the French sun sets, glass of local wine in hand, contemplating the gentle rhythms of local life. The third and final floor of the house shelters two amply proportioned bedrooms, one of them equipped with an inbuilt bathroom. The home also features an efficient gas central heating system, new window frames, and double glazing which ensures tranquility and peace. This tranquil village charms its visitors with its quiet, friendly ambiance, and easy access to amenities. An added bonus is the ample parking available, making this appealing house even more desirable. Amenities available: - WC - Laundry room - Fitted Kitchen - Dining room - Large living room - Private terrace - Two bedrooms - Bathroom - Gas central Heating - New window frames - Double glazing - Easy parking House Features: - 2 bedrooms - Size: 89 square meters - 3 stories - Gas central heating ... click here to read more

Nestled on the outskirts of the enchanting medieval city of Carcassonne, this spacious 4-bedroom house offers a unique opportunity to own a slice of French paradise. With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes, Carcassonne is a dream destination for those seeking a second home or holiday retreat in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves in your private wooded garden, sipping your morning coffee on one of the expansive terraces, and planning your day around the myriad of activities this region has to offer. Whether you're drawn to the allure of the nearby Pyrenees, the sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, or the charming local vineyards, this property serves as the perfect base for your adventures. ### A Home Designed for Comfort and Leisure This 1970s house, with its solid construction and thoughtful design, offers 150 m² of living space spread across two levels. The ground floor welcomes you with a large entrance hall leading to a versatile bedroom or office, a convenient shower room, and two spacious garages. A 220 m² workshop, accessible via one of the garages, provides ample space for hobbies or storage. Upstairs, the living area is a haven of light and space. A wide corridor connects four generously sized bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate toilet. The heart of the home is the expansive living room, over 50 m², perfect for family gatherings or entertaining guests. The adjoining kitchen opens onto a 145 m² terrace, complete with shelters and a built-in barbecue, ideal for alfresco dining. ### Key Features: - 4 Bedrooms: Spacious and filled with natural light. - 1 Bathroom & 1 Shower Room: Convenient for family and guests. - Expansive Liv ... click here to read more

Nestled within the serene landscapes of southern France, the village of Monze in the Aude department offers a tranquil retreat ideal for both holidaymakers and permanent residents. Here, amidst picturesque vineyards and rolling hills, you'll find a robust four-bedroom house waiting to welcome you to its charming environs. This property, reduced in price and situated in the heart of Monze, offers an authentic French lifestyle experience— The residence itself sprawls across 120 square meters, thoughtfully separated into two levels, ensuring plenty of room for family and guests. The ground floor welcomes you with a generously sized living room that serves as the heart of the home, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Adjacent is a kitchen that opens up to the street at the rear, where you'll undoubtedly enjoy preparing exquisite meals from locally sourced produce. A handy laundry room and a toilet add to the convenience found on this level, making daily chores a bit more manageable. Upstairs, the home doesn't skip a beat with four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, each equipped with a shower and toilet. This setup not only provides comfort for family members but also offers accommodations for visitors, aligning seamlessly with the laid-back, welcoming culture one finds in this village. For added practicality, the property includes a garage with ample storage space, making it easy for you to pack up and head out for day-trips across the region, and then return to unload the spoils of your adventures. The house is in good condition, making it perfectly liveable from the moment you walk in. Of course, like any home, it offers the opportunity for personalization and updates if you wish to make it your own. Its curren ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of the enchanting Languedoc-Roussillon region, this delightful 3-bedroom house offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of French paradise. Located in the historic city of Carcassonne, known for its medieval fortress and vibrant cultural scene, this property is perfect for those seeking a second home that combines tranquility with accessibility. Imagine waking up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the distant hum of the city, as you sip your morning coffee on the sun-drenched terrace. This recently modernized single-story house is a haven of comfort and style, set on a generous plot of over 4000m². The property is thoughtfully designed to cater to both relaxation and entertainment, making it an ideal retreat for family holidays or a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. ### Key Features: - Spacious Living: The main house boasts an open-plan living area, seamlessly integrating the living room, dining space, and a fully fitted kitchen. Large windows flood the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. - Comfortable Bedrooms: With two bedrooms in the main house and an additional guest suite in the annexe, there's ample space for family and friends. - Outdoor Oasis: A Mediterranean-style courtyard garden, complete with a covered dining terrace, offers the perfect setting for al fresco meals and leisurely afternoons. - Private Pool: Steps from the living room lead to a sparkling swimming pool and pool house, providing a refreshing escape during the warm summer months. - Convenient Amenities: The property includes a large garage with a workshop, ensuring plenty of storage and parking space. - Lush Surroundings: The expansive grounds are easy to maintain, fea ... click here to read more

Charming Four-Bedroom Family Home in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon Nestled in the picturesque region of Languedoc-Roussillon in the historic city of Carcassonne, this spacious and characterful four-bedroom home offers an appealing blend of comfort, potential, and convenient location. Set on a quiet street near the foot of the iconic Carcassonne ramparts, this property is perfectly positioned to enjoy both the tranquil village atmosphere and the vibrant local culture. Property Features: - Four spacious bedrooms - Two well-appointed bathrooms - Total living space of 186 m² spread across four levels - Cozy and functional kitchens on the first and third floors - Comfortable living rooms on both the first and third floors - Office space on the top floor, ideal for remote work - Generous ground-floor space with a garage and cellar - Two terraces for outdoor relaxation and entertainment - A garden adorned with fruit trees, providing a serene escape and a touch of nature - Off-street parking accommodating up to three vehicles Amenities in the Proximity: - Walking distance to local shops, cafes, and essential services - Nearby schools, making it a convenient choice for families - Easy access to public transportation links for hassle-free commuting Living in Carcassonne offers a unique experience. Known for its medieval fortress, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city not only boasts impressive historical landmarks but also hosts vibrant festivals, markets, and cultural events that enrich the lives of its residents. The local cuisine, famous for dishes such as cassoulet, can be savored in the many restaurants and bistros scattered throughout the city. The climate in Carcassonne offers mild winters and warm, sun ... click here to read more

Welcome to scenic and historic Carcassonne in the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, France. Here, we have a charming character property that holds promise for the discerning property seeker. This is a single-storey house, boasting a respectable area of approximately 106 square meters. Priced at a reasonable 159,000, it offers four bedrooms, allowing for comfortable family living or a breadth of options for hosting and entertaining guests. The house welcomes you with a bright and welcoming entrance, leading you into a cosy living room where you can sit back, relax and soak in the tranquil vibes of the surroundings. A fitted kitchen with an insert fireplace presents a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, providing the right atmosphere to cook delightful meals. The property also comes with a generously sized veranda, an ideal spot for a morning coffee or evening tea, while taking in the beauty of the Carcassonne sunset. The four bedrooms are all comfortable, each promising serene slumbers and restful mornings. The bedrooms come with cupboards adding valuable storage space and enhancing the room's functionality. In addition, the house has a bathroom and a toilet for personal needs. Property Features: - Single storey house of approximately 106 square meters - One living Room - One fitted kitchen with insert fireplace - Four bedrooms - One bathroom - One toilet Adding an extra feather to its cap, the property features an adjoining garage of 90m2. This sizable garage is an ideal place to park a motorhome or use as additional storage space. Furthermore, the property comes with an enclosed land of approximately 500m2. This parcel of land includes a building with a covered terrace and an open area ... click here to read more

Welcome to Languedoc-Roussillon, Carcassonne in beautiful France. A destination that brings together vibrant history and idyllic pastoral landscapes. Nestled in this breathtaking location, is a mesmeric 10th century Benedictine monastery turned chateau spanning a sprawling 1779m² and priced at €2,600,000. Step into this charming abode and be transported straight into the pages of history combined with the comfort of the 21st-century. The chateau, cocooned by antique trees, stands in an elevated position overseeing one of France's most picturesque villages, offering a life of tranquility and grandeur. Although this property dates back to a bygone era, it exudes a glow of brightness and luxury. The design influences of the medieval era are evident in the cloistered layout, lofty vaulted ceilings and arch-stone windows that drench the property in a wealth of natural light. This light is magnified by worn flagstones, expansive stone staircases, decorated walls, and plastered ceilings. Property Features: - 19 grand bedrooms. - 3 dining rooms - 7 reception rooms - Multiple kitchen areas - 2 self-contained apartments - Medieval galleries - Private library - Cellars Each of the 19 spacious bedrooms is an ode to the 18th century, with beautifully crafted canvas walls, exquisite artwork, and individual layouts elegantly incorporating the architectural advantages of the property. Let's step outside, where the medieval charm extends to the beautifully landscaped gardens that mirror the cloisters and serve as a sanctuary for private contemplation. A large pool is nestled amidst towering, ancient trees that have stood the test of time, being impeccably maintained over the centuries. Delightfully placed at the chateau's ent ... click here to read more

Welcome to this truly unique property nestled in the charming village of Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, in Carcassonne, France. An 8-bedroom house bursting with potential and character, just 10 minutes from the vibrant Carcassonne city center and its airport. This property offers a tranquil, picturesque setting, ideal for either a large family home or a business venture like a rental or chambre d’hotes. Stepping through the main house, you'll discover it's currently divided into three independent apartments, presenting versatility and potential for various living arrangements. The first apartment, accessible from the street front, boasts an open-plan equipped kitchen and living room with a cozy wood burner. It includes two double bedrooms, each with an en suite shower room and WC, plus two 'caves' offering ample storage space. The second apartment is situated at the rear, providing stunning garden views. This spacious dwelling features an expansive open plan living room, dining area, and kitchen, complemented by a feature wood burner. The hallway leads to three comfortable bedrooms and two shower rooms with WC, along with direct access to a private terrace and the lush gardens. The third apartment, also at the rear, features garden views and access to the terraces and garden. This two-story unit includes a kitchen/dining area, a living room with a wood burner, and a staircase leading to three bedrooms and a shower room with a toilet. Behind the main house, the garden space is municipal and ideal for further development. Here, you'll find four cabins, each with its own designated outdoor space, suitable for multiple occupancy or conversion into private studios/workspaces. The garden area also includes a shower building e ... click here to read more

Nestled on the scenic banks of the Canal du Midi, this 8-bedroom house offers a perfect blend of historical charm and modern conveniences, making it an ideal choice for families or individuals seeking a tranquil life amidst the picturesque landscapes of Carcassonne, France. With a total area of approximately 320m², this property is not just a house, but a potential home filled with opportunities and comfort. About the Property Upon entry, the main house welcomes you with a sophisticated, expansive layout encompassing a large games room, a well-equipped office, and a cozy living room complete with a fireplace, perfect for those chilly evenings. The contemporary kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring modern appliances and an open-plan dining area that leads to a covered terrace. Imagine sipping your morning coffee here while enjoying unobstructed views of Montagne Noire and the serene canal, a sight that’s sure to start your day on a peaceful note. The main bedroom suite includes its own shower and WC, offering privacy and convenience. High ceilings throughout the home amplify the sense of space and grandeur. Additional bedrooms are well-sized and versatile, capable of accommodating a growing family or guests. Adjacent to the main house and separated by the garage are two charming gîtes. Each gîte houses two spacious bedrooms and offers substantial income potential, thanks to their desirable location and layout, ideal for leasing out or hosting extended family. Outdoor and Additional Features - A 10x5 heated swimming pool - A generous garage and additional cellar space - Oil-fired central heating, with a boiler ready for biofuel conversion - A hot water tank prepared for solar panel integration - Extensive gardens spr ... click here to read more

Nestled in the picturesque region of Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, just a stone's throw away from the historical site of Carcassonne, lies a house that offers potential buyers a slice of French countryside living. Imagine a place where time seems to pause, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of urban chaos, yet close enough to the city for all the conveniences one might require. Stepping inside this 140 square meter house, you're greeted by a spacious entrance that hints at the possibilities for making this home truly yours. It has three bedrooms upstairs, each providing a comfortable space for family or guests. The bedrooms come with built-in cupboards, ensuring plenty of storage and making them perfect for any household needs. The upstairs also features two shower rooms and a toilet, providing additional convenience during busy mornings. The kitchen comes fitted and equipped, ready for creating culinary delights. And just beside it, the dining room awaits lively family dinners or intimate gatherings with friends. The living room could be the heart of the home, a place where the family can gather around the fireplace and enjoy cozy winter nights. The original cement tiles add a touch of historical allure, giving the room character without overpowering future décor plans. There’s also a separate office area, ideal for those working remotely or anyone needing a quiet corner to read or study. Downstairs, a laundry room-type workshop is a practical addition, suitable for tackling day-to-day tasks or pursuing personal hobbies. For those with vehicles or requiring additional storage space, a 60m2 shed serves as the perfect garage solution. This residence, although waiting for personalization, is in good condition ... click here to read more

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Languedoc-Roussillon region, this exquisite 19th-century mansion offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern comfort. Located just 20 minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne, this property is a dream come true for those seeking a second home or holiday retreat in the south of France. Imagine waking up in a home that whispers stories of the past, with its high ceilings, intricate moldings, and period marble fireplaces. This mansion, lovingly restored to preserve its original character, spans three expansive levels, providing ample space for family gatherings or hosting guests. ### A Glimpse into Your New Lifestyle Local Lifestyle & Climate: Carcassonne is renowned for its mild Mediterranean climate, offering over 300 days of sunshine a year. This makes it an ideal location for those looking to escape colder climates and enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Activities & Attractions: - Explore Carcassonne's Medieval City: A UNESCO World Heritage site, perfect for history enthusiasts. - Vineyard Tours: The region is famous for its wines, offering numerous vineyards to explore. - Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, cycling, and water sports are popular in the nearby Pyrenees and along the Canal du Midi. Accessibility: - Airports: Carcassonne Airport is just a short drive away, with regular flights to major European cities. - Transport Links: Excellent road and rail connections make it easy to explore the wider region. Investment Potential: - Rental Income: Currently operated as gites, the property generates excellent income, making it a sound investment. - Property Value: The region's popularity with tourists and expats ensures a stable property market. ### Property Featur ... click here to read more

Presenting an exquisite 6-bedroom house nestled in the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, Carcassonne, France. This strategically set Maison de Maitre stone property perches on an elevated platform and is encircled by the majestic panorama of sprawling vineyard-clad hills. Known for its impressive craftsmanship, the dwelling embodies a distinctive appeal that is a perfect blend of grandeur and contemporary sensibilities. The house boasts six bedrooms, each equipped with its own bathroom - a design that prioritizes comfort and convenience. In terms of functionality, the house has been precisely renovated to harmonize with modern living standards. Maintaining a peaceful environment while being set in an energetic village highlights the unique aspect of location associated with this property. Just a 5-minute drive will lead you to a bustling town enriched with a vibrant market offering a splendid selection of local produce, delightful cafés serving delectable treats, and exquisite restaurants offering a wide range of cuisine. Furthermore, the magnetic allure of Carcassonne, known for its medieval city with its fortifications and a labyrinth of narrow streets filled with captivating boutiques and art galleries, is just a short drive away. This radiant property expands across four floors each infused with their unique charm and functionality. The ground floor hosts a conveniently positioned laundry area, an art room or office space, sufficient storage area, and garage. An added advantage is the previous planning approval for converting the lower floor into a separate apartment – an opportunity that can still be realized. The first floor welcomes you to an elegant fitted kitchen-diner branching to a luminous sitting roo ... click here to read more

Welcome to this breathtaking, 17-bedroom, 11-bathroom country estate neatly tucked away within the luscious hills of Carcassonne, France. Spanning a generous 1246 square meters, this domicile of dreams is surrounded by 10.5 hectares of unspoilt greenery, hushed woods and towering trees; a serene embodiment of quintessential French countryside living. Priced at 2,835,000 Euros, this home is not just a keeper of space, but of history, as it was remarkably built in the mid-1850s. Carefully constructed following the Italian architectural style, the main home is coated in a tasteful blend of elegant simplicity and rustic charm, spread stunningly across two floors. The lower ground floor holds a charming old servants' kitchen, boiler room and a vaulted wine cave that transports you back in time with its thick stone walls and cool temperature. For the fitness enthusiast, a fully equipped gym replete with a sauna, jacuzzi and hammam spa, perfectly complements the utter relaxation this home stands for. More features of this floor include a housekeeper's bedroom and bathroom, and a workshop with exterior access. The heart of the main floor is a wonderfully lit reception hall leading to a library, kitchen, salon, study, and dining room. From here an intricately designed original painted plaster staircase leads up to the first-floor landing that features a WC and additional access to a two-bedroom annex and gite. The first floor itself is a realm of elegance boasting an extensive library corridor with four large ensuite double bedrooms and an adjoining fifth bedroom. Further living areas are accessible from the main house via an outdoor and secluded gravelled courtyard where lies another gite or loft. This luxurious annex span ... click here to read more

Located amidst the historical splendor and charm of Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude, France, discover an eight-bedroom house, poised to envelop you in the rich tapestry of French life. A quiet serenity defines the surroundings, even as the property sits within a comfortable walking distance from the famed UNESCO world heritage site, the Cité de Carcassonne with its imposing fortress and the vibrant, bustling city life. Each nook and corner of Carcassonne is like a love letter to culture and history, which marks it as a famed tourist destination attracting nearly two million visitors each year. The alluring sweet life — or La Dolce Vita of Carcassonne, is right at your fingertips. Beautifully tucked within the cloak of history yet brimming with the convenience of today, the property housed in the building is cleverly designed as three spacious apartments with a unique loft-style living atmosphere on the top floor. For those quieter moments, a balcony on the first floor gifts an unobstructed sublime view over the park leading to La Cité. The ground floor two-bedroom apartment embraces a tranquil garden, private and idyllic, perfect for those cherished al fresco dining moments under the soft French skies. A summer kitchen and private parking further accentuate the convenience of this charming abode. Graceful, inviting, and melting into its historical backdrop, the main entrance via a hallway showcasing an original sweeping stone staircase, leads to the upper floors. Here, the apartments each feature three generous bedrooms, relaxing bathrooms, and open plan living rooms with a fitted kitchen. The potential of these spaces is immense and just waiting to be explored. Carcassonne is a treasure trove of experiences ... click here to read more

Nestled in the tranquil region of Languedoc-Roussillon in Aude, Carcassonne, stands a charming villa, an ideal retreat for those seeking the serenity of the French countryside combined with the conveniences of modern living. This single-storey property, situated on a spacious 2000 square meter plot, offers privacy and tranquility in a well-enclosed garden adorned with a swimming pool, a verdant vegetable garden, and a solarium - perfect ingredients for a serene family hideaway. The villa spans 150 square meters of living space and boasts four generously sized bedrooms, providing ample room for a growing family or visiting guests. One of the bedrooms features French windows that open directly to the fragrant garden, offering delightful views and easy access to the lush outdoors. The home is designed to facilitate a comfortable lifestyle with a practical layout that includes an inviting entrance, a large living room complete with traditional beams and an enclosed fireplace that adds a cozy element during the cooler months. As you move through the house, you’ll find a well-equipped kitchen that leads to a charming, shaded terrace, ideal for dining al fresco or entertaining friends on warm summer evenings. Additional features include a convenient laundry room, a main bathroom, a shower room, and separate toilets that cater to the needs of a bustling household. A distinct advantage of this property is the high-ceiling workshop accessible from the entrance, offering flexibility to set up a dedicated hobby space or transform it into an additional bedroom or office. Living in Carcassonne, residents can expect a temperate climate with distinct seasonal changes - warm and dry summers perfect for enjoying the outdoors and milder ... click here to read more

Immerse yourself in traditional French living with this enticing 4-bedroom villa poised perfectly within the scenic region of Languedoc-Roussillon, in the divine area of Aude, located in the historical city of Carcassonne, France. Characterised by its robust construction, this charm-filled villa is a perfect blend of modern features and traditional allure, presenting an opportunity for a comfortable lifestyle amidst a tranquil and picturesque village. Step into the villa through an appealing entrance that entices you into a spacious and radiant living room. The room is majestically illustrated by an efficient kitchen, promising a heartwarming ambience for family gatherings over homemade meals. The property offers an accommodating laundry room, a cloakroom as well as separate toilets for streamlined living. Boasting 4 generously-sized bedrooms equipped with capacious storage cupboards, one of which is a master suite complete with a private bathroom further enriches the living experience. The property also features three additional toilets, ensuring maximum privacy and comfort for everyone in the house. The villa extends its living space outwards, featuring a covered terrace with a summer kitchen designed for alfresco dining and leisurely weekends. Imagine serene mornings lounging in the hammock area or engaging in playful games in the petanque court set in the property's backyard. At the heart of this villa lies a heated swimming pool, setting the perfect ambiance for pleasant summers. Imagine dipping into the refreshing water or laying by its side reading a classic French novel as the warm French sun bathes in the clear skies. This property also offers a commodious 40m2 garage perfect for your luxury cars or a wor ... click here to read more