Converted railway station B&B, 9 bedrooms, riverside – Languedoc

Multi-unit complex on the banks of the Berre, in the Corbières

A former railway station, completely renovated, this characterful property offers approximately 386 m² of living space spread across several independent units, set on 1.19 ha of land bordering the river. The ensemble combines low environmental impact living with immediate rental income potential.

9 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms · 386 m² living space · 1.19 ha ·

Location & access

The property is located in Villesèque-des-Corbières (Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon), at the edge of the Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Regional Nature Park. A village shop and restaurant are within walking distance; supermarket, bakeries and services are found in Durban-Corbières (7 km). At 6 km, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Fontjoncouse. Nearby attractions include Terra Vinea wine caves (9 km), Sigean African wildlife reserve (14 km), Fontfroide Abbey (20 km) and several Cathar castles.

Road access: A9 motorway 13 km away. Airports at Perpignan (60 km), Carcassonne (70 km) and Béziers (80 km). TGV railway station at Narbonne (25 km). Narbonne 25 km, Perpignan 60 km, Carcassonne 70 km, Spanish border 80 km.

Interior

Ground floor (approximately 100 m²)

• Kitchen (20 m²) with oven and electric hob, space for dishwasher and tumble dryer
• Dining room / training room (45 m²)
• Fully glazed veranda (27 m²)
• Utility room (7 m²), 2 separate WCs, direct access to external drying area

First floor (approximately 140 m² living space)

• Hallway (11 m²) serving an open-plan kitchen/lounge/living area (26 m²)
• 3 bedrooms: 11 m², 12.5 m², 14.5 m² with en-suite bathroom/WC (3.5 m²)
• Master bedroom (32 m²) with private bathroom (9 m²), door onto side garden and rocky steps leading to panoramic roof terrace
• Utility space with access to storage cellar

Intermediate level (1.5)

• Bathroom and 2 WCs requiring renovation
• Door onto wooden deck courtyard (ready for BBQ and hot tub)

Second floor — Holiday apartment (approximately 110 m²)

• Kitchen/lounge (17 m²), hallway (10 m²)
• 4 bedrooms of 13.5 m², 16 m², 20 m², 20 m², each with private en-suite bathroom/WC
• Currently let seasonally with strong occupancy rates

Independent garage with apartment (approximately 100 m² total)

• Apartment (30 m²) with independent entrance from outside and inside
• Bedroom (11.5 m²), kitchen/lounge (16 m²), bathroom/WC (2.5 m²)
• Garage (70 m²) with remote-controlled electric gate and double-glazed French doors with electric shutters
• Large terrace (66 m²)

Exterior

The front garden is laid out in planted terraces with fruit trees, a guest terrace, garden store and stone steps leading to the river. The property benefits from private access to the Berre, ideal for natural river swimming. The roof terrace offers panoramic views over the river and the Corbières gorges. To the rear, a wooden deck terrace and paddock complete the ensemble.

Technical features

• 30 solar panels with lithium battery storage (installed 2022)
• Private well for water supply
• Reversible air conditioning (heating and cooling)

Key strengths

• Versatile multi-unit complex: several apartments, dining/training room and large veranda
• Over one hectare of land including landscaped terraced gardens and paddock
• Private river access with natural swimming and existing rental income
• Ecological and economic self-sufficiency: 30 solar panels and private well
• Reversible air conditioning in all units