furnished castle for sale Quarante, France

Just a few kilometres from Béziers and Montpellier, in the heart of the Languedoc, lies a truly rare property: a château built in 1887, set within 4.5 hectares of mature parkland, where heritage, nature and the French art of living come together with elegance. Offering approximately 573 m² of living space, the château is in good overall condition and benefits from central heating throughout all rooms, providing year-round comfort. It has retained all the charm and character of its era: oak parquet flooring, mosaic floors, marble and carved wooden fireplaces, high ceilings, beautiful doors and elegant staircases are all testimony to its carefully preserved architecture. From the moment you enter, the generous proportions are immediately apparent. The reception rooms flow naturally into one another, including an elegant 46 m² drawing room with marble fireplace, a 40 m² dining room and a 25 m² library opening onto the terrace and parkland. The large round tower houses a 20 m² study and already conveys that unique feeling of living in a home steeped in history. The first floor offers 10 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, providing an ideal layout for welcoming family and friends while preserving everyone's privacy. Among them, an exceptional 58 m² suite combines a private sitting room with fireplace, a spacious bedroom and a bathroom. Several other bedrooms also benefit from generous proportions and their own fireplaces. The top floor reveals more intimate spaces beneath the magnificent exposed roof structure of the tower. A spacious 40 m² loft-style room, featuring a marble fireplace and bathroom, adds a warm and distinctive atmosphere. A separate apartment completes the property. It features its own living room with fireplace, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom, offering complete independence for guests, family and friends or the possibility of a complementary use. The true character of the estate is revealed outdoors. The 4.5-hectare mature parkland, managed organically for nearly thirty years, offers an exceptionally rich natural environment. Pines, Atlas cedars, oaks, lime trees and Mediterranean species create a landscape that evolves beautifully throughout the seasons. The estate also has a genuine agricultural and wine-growing identity, with around thirty olive trees, approximately 1,500 vines, a vegetable garden, fruit trees and citrus trees. Set away from the château, in the heart of the grounds, a 12 x 6 metre swimming pool surrounded by approximately 200 m² of terraces creates a wonderful outdoor living space during the warmer months. A pergola, changing room, shower and WC allow the pool area to be enjoyed in complete independence. The estate enjoys a privileged location, combining the peace and privacy of a country residence with immediate access to Béziers, Narbonne, the Canal du Midi, the Minervois and the Mediterranean coastline. With its vineyards, olive trees, mature parkland, swimming pool and numerous living spaces, this estate offers far more than a historic residence: it provides a warm, vibrant lifestyle deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. A rare property in the South of France, ideal for those seeking a historic château in good condition, comfortable and carefully preserved, set within an exceptional natural environment and offering an authentic Mediterranean way of life.