Languedoc-Roussillon, Hérault, Montpellier, France

Full of character and charm and beautifully presented throughout, this magnificent and exceptional 17th Century chateau has a vast total living area of 1,020m2 and is set within a beautiful countryside plot of 154,084m2 with formal gardens, swimming pool and a lake.

Passing the majestic entrance gate, a beautiful driveway leads to the buildings which are surrounded by a lush park with bicentenary trees. There are fields and woods, a lovely pond in front of the chateau fed by a canal and embellished by a fountain. At the edge of the park, the property is crossed at its length of about 500m by a river with a water threshold offering a spectacle all year round.

Ground floor: grand entrance hall, beautiful living rooms, sitting rooms, bar, dining room, billiards room and a beautiful conservatory. There are original wooden floors and terrazzo, beautiful fireplaces, wooden panelling, high and large double doors with original locks etc.

1st and 2nd floors: 3 bright spacious suites equipped with air conditioning and 3 en-suite bedrooms with terracotta floors and fireplaces.

The ambience of history and authenticity is in harmony with a contemporary lifestyle. The spacious receptions rooms have access to outside terraces, depending on the desire, in the sun or in the shade, covered or open to the sky and of course to the beautiful swimming pool area.

This chateau has an elegant atmosphere and is a prestigious residence.

In a separate stone building, there is a reception area on the ground floor and above are 9 en-suite bedrooms, of which 2 are accessible by an lift for handicapped people. A former sheepfold is now a beautiful vaulted reception room with an attached breakfast room. All is approved for sitting 110 people. As it has been recently renovated with proper insulation, new double glazed aluminium windows with thermal break and PVC windows and underfloor heating on the ground floor and as well air conditioning, on the upper floor are PVC double glazed windows and the bedrooms are equipped with modern convectors, the energy label of this building is A what is totally exceptional for an old building. Further there are all other needed rooms to host receptions as several WC, caterer room etc.

Outbuildings: caretakers apartment in need of updating. Orangerie 50m2 to be renovated. Garage 60m2 and a large basement under the chateau.

Grounds - 15.4 hectares: long tree lined driveway, a beautiful park, meadows, a large parking area, wood and sloping part which has not been cultivated for a long time. The park offers beautiful bicentenary trees such as plane trees, redwoods, palms, cedars, magnolias, chestnuts and other precious trees. Having water from several sources, which is rare and a lux these days, makes this property very special. All the different water flows from several sources, which is rare and precious, make the property very special. There is a water basin with a fountain fed by a source contributing to the bucolic ambience all over. A large heated swimming pool with its surrounding terrace is just next to it. A water canal is passing by the buildings and the river, where there are large trout proofing clean water and various kind of birds. Further a watering system is fed by a borehole.

The chateau has been mostly restored offering still all original features in astonishing condition. There is a fuel central heating system throughout and the 3 suits offer air conditioning. Only the kitchen and top floor need updating.

The chateau is a hidden gem in an unexpected other-world and still easily accessible. It would make a perfect business with huge potential or a large exclusive family home.

REFERENCE: 232988