Property details

Ref:

SG0149

Property type:

Castle (with fortifications)

Location:

Golden triangle : Pezenas / Bedarieux / Beziers

Region:

Languedoc-Roussillon

Département:

Herault 34

Habitable Space:

700 m²

Summary

12th century Chateau-Fort with 16th century additions, situated in a historic village. Formed in a U shape around a courtyard, the castle has wonderful views

Property description

Medieval hamlet just 10 minutes from Bedarieux and 50 minutes from Montpellier and the sea, 30 minutes to the A9 and A75 motorways.

12th century Chateau-Fort with 16th century additions, situated in a historic village. Formed in a U shape around a courtyard, the castle has wonderful views. There is a total habitable surface area of about 700m2. At the moment there are 2 apartments used for holiday rentals, there are private areas to finish renovating. There is also the possibility to convert another 2 apartments. All the major works have been done - New roofing, central heating throughout including underfloor heating in some areas, electrics, plumbing, 22 new windows, 6 external doors. There are numerous original features including 12th century stone floors, 16th century terra cotta floors, fireplaces (one 4 metres wide), meurtriere windows (arrow slits). There are 2 hot-tubs and 2 above ground swimming pools. The Castle could easily be split into 3 independent dwellings with seperate entrances, for a large extended family. Possibility of hosting wedding receptions, and would make a fabulous restaurant and venue business.

Ground
West Tower: Bedroom of 38 m² + 12th century stone vaulting 6.7 m high + 3 meurtrier windows + underfloor heating.
South Wing: Room of 62 m² with 12th century stone vaulting of 5.5 m high + underfloor heating.
East Tower: Kitchen of 20 m² vaulted + shower room with toilet of 6 m² (heated towel rail and extractor).
Center Wing : Laundry room of 38 m² with de Dietrich central heating boiler (2002).
Summer kitchen of 38 m²
1 Bedroom Apartment of 64 m²: 37 m² living room, bedroom and shower room with toilet + terrace of 60 m² with hot tub.
North Wing Apartment of114 m² with kitchen: hall of 46m² with large fireplace and 16th century coat of arms above + 2 bedrooms + shower-room with toilet + terrace outside with hot tub.
Entrance hall with monumental 16th century fireplace and stone stairs (to finish restoring).

1st
West Tower: Room of 40m² with 12th century stone floor + 12th century stone vaulting of 6,5 m high + 12th century Gemini window with romansesque collonade + meurtrier window + remnants of Medieval frescoes + water supply.
South Wing: Room of 65 m² with three 12th century arches of 6 m high and underfloor heating with tiled floor + meurtrier window + large 16th century windows with fantastic views.
East Tower: Kitchen of 27 m² with oak beams and 16th century corner window with fantastic views.
Center Wing: Bedroom of 32 m² with views over the village and courtyard + oak beams and plafond 'a la Francaise' + bathroom with WC
North Wing (to finish restoring): Hall of 25 m² + room of 70 m² with four 12th century stone arches + garage of 45 m² + these have all been re-roofed.

2nd
Center Wing: Attic room to renovate of 39 m².
East Tower: Room to renovate of 27 m² + fantastic views + this has been re-roofed.

Exterior
Old Stables below the Castle used as workshop + entrance with original cobblestones + lovely vast central courtyard with above ground pool + acces to the terraces garden of 422 m² with views and space for second pool.

Other
Property tax of around 1500€/year (estimate) + garage for one car, adjacent to the chateau + oil central heating (much in-floor) and hot water (2002) + easy parking nearby + the chateau is not a resgistered historical monument (easier for renovations) + broadband by satellite possible + 23.000 € gross in 2007 for rentals revenues + mains water + septic system + obviously a very special place.

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Available now for

€995,000

Agency Fees Included? Yes

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