castle for sale Montpellier, France

Ideally located in the immediate vicinity of the Montpellier metropolis, this former 11th century commandery, perfectly restored and maintained, is a true historical witness to this beautiful region of Languedoc. This superb fortified residence, raised on a promontory, protects, in its center, an enclosed garden. The entrance is confidential behind its high wrought iron gate which protects access to the residence from the vast car park shaded by magnificent hackberry trees. The garden, secret, is sheltered from anyone overlooked. The main building develops more than 250 m² per floor. The first level opens onto the south-facing garden, notably through its summer kitchen. The additional rooms consist of cellars and a truly remarkable chapel! On the first floor, the noble rooms of the residence with a superb living room of approximately 60 m² and its beautiful high ceilings. In its extension, the vast kitchen with its fireplace, its pantry and its south-facing balcony which overlooks the garden. Night side, no less than 4 bedrooms on this level including a large master suite. The old materials have been preserved and perfectly maintained: bars on the ground or Terrazzo, fireplaces and period doors... The top floor has been fitted out with 2 additional bedrooms and their independent bathrooms. Numerous possibilities for arrangement and creation of rooms exist at this level depending on the chosen project. The highlight of the show is this watchtower which offers a 360° panorama of the surrounding countryside. The property has an additional household furnished with an independent bedroom and a small, neat apartment with the same level of standards and comfort. An additional building, of 250 m² on the ground and with a height under the ridge of more than 6 meters, authorizes all development projects (garage for several vehicles, creation of a swimming pool, Spa area, reception, etc.) or the possibility to develop a professional project. A rare opportunity to experience history in a place rich in sensations!

EXCLUSIVELY you will be able to discover this atypical property in the heart of a wine village 15 minutes from MONTPELLIER and 5 minutes from the beaches. A castle in the heart of the village dating from the 12th century, renovated in the 18th century as evidenced by the superb door that reveals a spiral staircase leading through the central tower of 4 meters in diameter, to the 2 floors up to the solarium, which leaves us spellbound by the view of the Gardiole massif to the sea. We overlook the village church with its bell tower from the 12th century. The plot measures 1350 m². The owner fell in love with the place from the first visit, and for decades his family has been able to marvel at the 600 m² of renovated living space. All the rooms are spacious and benefit from very high ceilings. The reception area of 80 m² is enhanced by a mezzanine that leads to the bedrooms on the upper floor, and the ground floor space already accommodates 3 bedrooms, an office, a library vestibule, and 2 bathrooms. An independent apartment with 2 additional bedrooms and personal access completes the property. Attic, vaulted cellars with bread oven, attic spaces, turrets with dovecotes, well, and century-old fig trees plunge us into the history of this magical place. The property offers beautiful possibilities for personal or professional use. The castle has been maintained, the roof has been redone, the joinery is made of aluminum, and the tiles in the reception rooms have been preserved. Period fireplace and cast-iron radiator. Some refreshing is of course to be expected, with the possibility of converting an additional 150 m² on the top floor. A guesthouse project seems ideal in this location with parking, garage, and pool in a quiet area without overlooking, in the heart of the village. File available upon request.This description has been automatically translated from French.