Imposing 13th Century Castle, Former Bishop's Property, 257m², Fully …

Property Description

This medieval castle is located in the greater Uzès area, Languedoc Roussillon, Occitanie, South of France and benefits from an exceptional location. The beginning of its construction dates back to the 13th / 14th century. After being abandoned, someone with a passion for beautiful stones has been able to revive this building steeped in history. By attaching great importance to traditional ways of working of that era and thanks to a lot of experience, the current owner has had this castle superbly renovated over the past few years. Enthroned majestically at the top of the village, the Castle dominates the latter and its surroundings. You will be the first to see the sun and the last ones to lose it! The facade plunges us into history and makes us dream of a life of royalty. The rooms with their stone vaulted ceilings and beautiful volumes create an indescribable ambiance, its beautiful stone staircase, the period fireplace, the paintings, frescoes only confirm it .... This proves that a medieval castle can both retain all its charm, character and authenticity while offering us all modern comforts. All that’s left to do is bring your suitcases and impregnate this house with your own history!Description of the building
The detached Castle offers a living area of ??257m² on 3 levels
Ground floor: The entrance is through an attractive burglar-resistant glass door, 18m², with cupboard, wine cellar (approx 200 bottles), vaulted living room 44m² (4.50m high ceiling) with large window, shower room 6m² with washbasin, WC, Italian shower carved in the thickness of the wall and rock, heated towel rail, bedroom 1 22m², Romanesque vault, whitewashed walls with water point and access to the garden.
1st floor: Access by a beautiful stone staircase to the "Hall of Honor", 50m² and 7m high ceiling, plunging you into this place full of history with its stone walls, its beautifully restored fresco and painted decorations dating from the early fourteenth century. Large bays offer a beautiful view of the garden and brightness to this room. The open fully equipped kitchen has retained its charm of the past with work surface, column and stone fireplace, bedroom 2 20m², with shower room 4m², former dungeon, Italian shower, WC ... a spiral staircase in carved stone from this room to the top of the North tower where the dovecote currently serves as a small lounge - library or extra bedroom and the summit terrace offering an exceptional 360 ° view. Bedroom 3 20m², with shower carved into the wall, stone sink, separate toilet. Access for these 2 rooms to a common terrace.
2nd floor: A wrought iron staircase takes you to the mezzanine made from chestnut wood, 20m², with its wrought iron balustrade also offering a bird's eye view of the hall of honor, ironwork fabricated by the "companions of duty". Bedroom 4 25m², vaulted ceiling and exposed stone with seagrass floor, wooden bathtub, shower room, 4m² with stone sink and WC.

Swimming Pool 6m x 4m pre-fabricated with chlorine treatment. Solar shower.

Grounds
669m² extend around the Castle in a dominant position. The garden was completely landscaped 4 years ago and is lovely. With mature trees, flower beds, grove, lawn, garden furniture, lighting ... the makes the ensemble a cozy place where you feel good. Drinking water. 3 parking spaces and a small car park in front. Automatic watering. Electric gate and videophone.

General condition
The castle has been renovated. It's very rare to see such a property in such good condition. Toshiba air conditioning throughout. Heating via a heat pump combined with excellent insulation generate an excellent energy classification. Forged steel joineries, burglar-proof. Mains water and drainage.

Comment
A unique and extraordinary castle, perfect for a family residence year-round or even secondary. Overlooking a village with shops