Property for sale, Montpellier, Hérault

Just 20 minutes from Montpellier, this superb water mill from 1810 was completely renovated in 2014, combining authenticity with modern comfort. Located on a private 1.1-hectare plot with no overlooking neighbours,.

This historic watermill was acquired by the current owners in 2014 and restored with high-quality materials, preserving its original charm. What was once a ruin has become a property full of character, now home to three elegant and comfortable gîtes, perfectly adapted to today’s standards while maintaining the authenticity of the place. This rare estate offers a unique blend of peace, comfort, charm and potential.

Surrounded by nature, vineyards and olive trees, and without any direct neighbours, it guarantees absolute tranquillity. The property offers 366 m2 of living space across two buildings, including three fully equipped gîtes for 6, 4 and 2 guests, and a private area with two bedrooms, for a total of seven bedrooms and five bathrooms. A former bread oven, currently used for storage, has potential for conversion into an additional gîte or workshop.

The 1.1-hectare land, classified as both natural and agricultural, is fully preserved.

The renovation was carried out with respect for original features, and the estate holds a 4-star rating as a furnished holiday rental. It includes solar panels, underfloor heating and cooling, air conditioning, and a heated 12 x 5 metre pool with shallow area and automatic cover. A private 80-metre borehole ensures efficient watering. With no neighbours nearby, the setting offers complete privacy.

The main house includes a private ground-floor residence of 125 m2 with living room, kitchen and two bedrooms, a 6-person gîte of 85 m2 upstairs with separate access (which could be converted into accommodation), and vaulted cellars used for technical and storage space.

The second building includes two 65 m2 gîtes, one for four people and one for two.

Outdoors, the property offers a lifestyle close to nature: a heated concrete pool, an interior courtyard with barbecue and shaded seating under a century-old plane tree, a play area with playhouse, sandbox, slide and swings, a sports field for volleyball, badminton or pétanque, and two fenced paddocks with shelters perfect for horses or sheep.

A Mediterranean garden with oleanders, lavender, rosemary, thyme and a small olive orchard completes the setting. The estate is easily accessible, just 20 minutes from Montpellier, with quick access to the TGV station, airport and major roads. The nearby villages of Sussargues and Sommières offer all local shops and weekly markets.

This rare property, full of soul and potential, is ideal for a family life project, a tourist activity or a lifestyle change in an exceptional natural environment, and it is also perfectly suited for horse lovers.