Sold, 12th century fortified Saracen tower, last vestige of a medieval fortress 17 km from Montpellier and 20 km from Sète. This fortified tower with dwelling house and indoor swimming pool stands in the heart of a medieval village.
Description

This fortified tower is the last vestige of a medieval fortress. Construction of the tower began in the 11th century and was completed in the 12th century. Surrounded by the ramparts of the former fortification and facing the Romanesque church, this 13th-century tower, which is practically on the outskirts of the village, overlooks a municipal car park.
The fortified tower

This fortified Saracen tower spans 500 m2, 248 m2 of which can be lived in, adjoining the ramparts of a village, part of which is thought to have been built in the 11th century. This 12th-century tower has been converted into comfortable living accommodation on four levels, with a patio and indoor swimming pool. The ground floor comprises a reception room and library. The other 3 levels feature reception rooms with fireplaces and vaulted ceilings. Access to the tower via a narrow staircase leading to a terrace at the top. The 4 bedrooms, one of which has a terrace, all have en suite bathrooms. There is a garage.
Some refurbishment works are planned.
Ground floor

In a small street, the entrance to this fortified tower is on the side of the church. A 21 m2 reception hall with exposed stonework and vaulted ceilings, an 11 m2 library on the mezzanine floor. To the left is a 24 m2 garage with an 11 m2 boiler room. From the garage, a 50 m2 room with semi-circular arches and an 11 m2 room with a vaulted ceiling. A staircase leads to the living rooms and patio.

First floor

A spacious 46 m2 living room with exposed stonework and rib vaulting, fireplace. Open-plan fitted kitchen with utility room. 2 steps lead up to a passageway leading to the sheltered 103 m2 patio with barbecue area and bread oven. A small outbuilding houses a 22 m2 indoor swimming pool. From the living room, a straight staircase with intermediate landings leads to the night rooms.

Second floor

The 4 m2 landing room leads to an 18 m2 bedroom, dressing room and 9 m2 bathroom. A second bedroom with a 20 m2 shower room. A third 20 m2 bedroom and a 20 m2 workshop. 

Third floor

A small 8 m2 study. In the tower, a 20 m2 bedroom with exposed stonework and vaulted ceiling. A shower room and dressing room with exposed stonework. 

Fourth floor

A narrow 12th century spiral stone staircase leads up to the tower. A 22 m2 room to renovate, which is an old dovecote with a raised window. At the top of the fortified tower, with a 360° view, a 64 m2 terrace with battlements.

Location

Montpellier is 16 km away. Motorway access is 10 km away, and the international airport and TGV train station are 20 km away. Shops are close by. The Hérault has a rich, unspoilt environment, with rolling, wooded countryside offering landscapes marked by the diversity of natural environments in the hinterland and the charm of its coastline and coastal villages.