99028 : Céze valley, impressive 360m2 property, built on ramparts, garden and views

In the beautiful setting of the Cèze valley, this imposing property is built on the ancient ramparts of the medieval, village of Montclus, listed amongst the  ” Beautiful Villages of France”  and enjoys a prime hilltop location overlooking its grounds, which stretch right down to the banks of the Cèze.

Dating back to around the 15th century, the building’s original purpose has changed over the years: it has been a “maison bourgeoise”, a farm and a silkworm farm.

It became a home again when Montclus was rediscovered in the mid-twentieth century, and underwent extensive renovation in the 1990s.

The property offers 362 m2 of living space over two levels, plus vaulted cellars on the garden floor.

A large courtyard features terraces around the 8 x 4 m swimming pool.

A 1,057 m2 plot of land in front of the house extends to the middle of the River Cèze and is used as a garden and private parking area.

This is a property with tremendous character: open stone walls, original doors, French style ceilings with 3.20 high ceilings, or Provencal style, stone fireplaces, underfloor heating, all bathed in sunshine with views over the river.

On the garden level, with independent access, vast vaulted cellars for storage and the water-to-water geothermal heat pump with which the the property is equipped .

A large vaulted cellar serves as a summer lounge, with a kitchen area.

On the ground floor is the main living area. 140m2

Fitted kitchen opening onto the summer terrace

Dining room with monumental fireplace.

Sitting room with fireplace, south-facing view of the river,

Bedroom with en-suite shower room, Provencal ceilings

Bedroom with terrace overlooking the views

Studio bedroom with dressing room and bathroom, kitchenette

Bathroom,  WC

The first floor can be used as completely independent accommodation with access via an outside staircase from the inner courtyard.

Right wing:

A large living room kitchen with fireplace, with a mezzanine dormitory upstairs. WC.

Left wing:

A large living room with fireplace

Office

Large covered terrace with exposed beams, splendid views over the river and the countryside surrounding the village.

Bedroom with en-suite bathroom and WC, dressing room

Double bedroom

Double bedroom

Shower room

WC

The walled courtyard, with direct access to the village, houses the beautiful 8 x 4 m swimming pool.

Terrace area, summer dining room.

Storage space

A property with character and a privileged location in a timeless village, where families can enjoy swimming in the clear, tranquil waters of the Cèze – while taking advantage of the village with its summer market, bistro, concerts in the château courtyard and pétanque competitions in the village square.

Ideal for a hospitality project, with the possibility of an independent flat and even B & B…

This imposing property and this unique, timeless, village deserve a few words of history…

Mon Clos, a picturesque village whose origins date back to ancient times, is situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking a meander in the River Cèze.

Traces of fishing tribes and a fish drying plant dating from the Mesolithic period have been found here, dating back some 5,000 years.

In the ^13th century, the castle and its keep were built here, and it became an important seigneury at the time.

Then, in the ^17th century, the monks of the abbey of Mons Serratus built a hospital  and the village took on its present-day architecture, with its high houses, squeezed into the shelter of the ramparts, and its steep, winding streets.

Having survived the centuries to the present day, the village that became Montclus is now listed by Bâtiments de France as one of the most beautiful villages in France.

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