luxury farmhouse with pool for sale Montpellier, France

A 21-ha winery with a 17th-century manor, wine storehouse & outbuildings, in the Faugères region of the Hérault department, 30 min from Béziers. In an area where water and vines have dictated where people could settle for millennia, this property, consisting of a single, contiguous tract of land nestled within a natural amphitheatre of limestone cliffs and extending over approximately 21 hectares, 14 of which are agricultural in nature, boasts 10 hectares of organic and biodynamic vineyards that have been cultivated here for over 20 years. Accessible via a road, which discreetly winds its way to the property from the neighbouring village, the property’s entrance opens on to the front of the dwellings, concealing the technical facilities in the back. Understated in appearance, the architectural complex, which stretches horizontally along the banks of the stream and rows of vines, includes a manor house and outbuildings converted into holiday cottages or storage facilities. As for the two-storey manor house, of approximately 300 m², it stands out, first and foremost, thanks to its warm ochre plaster-coated exteriors, white shutters and elegant ashlar stone window/door surrounds, which help differentiate it from its neighbours, while, off to one side, a building features pointed stone and a traditional genoise cornice on its gable end. Topped with gently sloping, barrel tile roofs, which unify the different buildings, under their roofs, the history of these edifices is rooted in their unique industrial past: first a grain mill before being turned into a large paper mill, the dwelling still contains, from this era of hydraulic labour, impressive groin vaults, which, today, stand side by side with more contemporary comforts. Further on, but still aligned with the other edifices, the two-storey cellar and winery are ready to welcome the fruit of this one-of-a-kind dolomite terroir, while this complex of buildings represents a functional and residential architectural style that blends in seamlessly with the surrounding natural landscape. Lastly, between these various buildings a swimming pool, located between a low wall and a curtain of bamboo, will be sure to delight both the property’s owners and their guests on hot summer days.

Corbières area Former 17th century wine estate, no neighbors, with main house, 3 other renovated houses, house to renovate, spa, swimming pool, wine cellars including 400m2 convertible into a reception room, 36ha including 10ha of organic farmland, stream with water all year round, scrubland and woods, ideal for commercial activity with large receptions, weddings, retreats, brief events This property is located in the Corbières Minervois region, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France. By the size of the buildings it is destined for receptions with what is already available such as Gîtes, B&B, seminar or yoga rooms, bar and a spa. In addition, there is enormous development potential with the possibility of converting a 400m2 cellar into a room for events, subject to permit with presentation of the project. With all the land in organic farming opens up different possibilities to complete the business and make the stay at the estate even more attractive. The various dwellings, including the main house, now offer 16 bedrooms with 13 shower rooms or bathrooms and a building to be converted. Overall there are approximately 2500m2 of stone buildings with roofs in good condition and regularly revised and maintained. In terms of land, the 36 ha are in one piece. For over 30 years the organic principle has been applied and the label has been officially requested and granted 15 years ago already. Of this area approximately 10 ha are cultivable, the rest are scrubland and woods. Approximately 6 ha of this scrubland area could be cleared to reach approximately 16 ha cultivable land in total. The small stream that crosses the property flows all year round. The property is served by city water, in terms of the septic tanks, there is updating works to be planned. PS: the existing vineyard will be uprooted until the end of the year. The development potential is limitless!