Large stone village house (1913) located in the heart of one of Puivert’s hamlets, just a 6-minute walk from the magnificent Lac de Puivert (Lac du Fontclair). Situated on a sunny plateau between the foothills of the Pyrenees and the Ariège, Puivert offers a peaceful and pleasant living environment. The village boasts a welcoming international community, with residents from Belgium, England, Ireland, Germany and Australia. Dominated by its Cathar castle, the village also borders a picturesque lake for swimming and fishing. (Ref. : ig20260420puivert)
Puivert’s amenities include a post office, lakeside café-bar, quality restaurant and award-winning microbrewery, as well as a weekly market and small grocery store. Quillan, Mirepoix and Esperaza are nearby, while Carcassonne airport can be reached in around an hour. The Camurac ski resort is 30-40 minutes away, and Ax 3 Domaines around an hour. A paradise for cyclists, Puivert and the surrounding area also offer superb hiking, with many routes starting from the house, including the GR7.

Ground floor :

There are two main entrances (one to the front and one to the side). House layout: enclosed entrance hall, the main living area, pleasantly cool in summer and equipped with a wood-burning stove for winter, includes the living room, dining room and fully-equipped kitchen. Old-fashioned storeroom, workshop/cellar, closed garage and laundry room, with direct access to the private garden.

First upper floor:

Served by an original wooden staircase typical of the region, there are two large bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, and a spacious bathroom with rain shower.

Second floor:

Bathed in light thanks to a skylight, this floor includes three additional bedrooms, one of which is currently used as an office, and a third shower room.

Practical information

– Condition: ready to move in
– Heating: wood-burning stove + electric radiators
– Facilities: fiber optics, running water, electricity, mains drainage
– DPE : D | GES : A

Whether you’re looking for an easy-to-maintain vacation home or a main residence in the French countryside, this property will meet your expectations.