Languedoc-Roussillon, 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

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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.GroundWest 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 m21 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).1stWest 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 WCNorth 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.2ndCenter Wing: Attic room to renovate of 39 m2.East Tower: Room to renovate of 27 m2 + fantastic views + this has been re-roofed.ExteriorOld 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.OtherProperty 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 + annual land tax of 921 € / 2008 + 23.000 € gross in 2007 for rentals revenues + mains water + septic system + obviously a very special place.Price = 995.000 €