Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon 34000

A 12th century Templar commandery, altered in the 16th century, measuring 531 m2 in wooded grounds of 2383 m2 with outbuildings including a chapel. This medieval commandery is located between Montpellier and Ste.The Templar commandery.This Templar commandery is located halfway between Ste (21km) and Montpellier (12km). This renovated 16th century medieval commandery, steeped in history, spans approx. 890 m2 in a dominant position and features: a main courtyard, a sacred chapel, a reception room, vaulted cellars, 2 kitchens, 5 bedrooms, 4 shower rooms, an office and a tower.A gte with 2 bedrooms. A well. An old wine cellar for conversion. Walled parklands with century-old trees.HistoryThe first traces of settlement date back to prehistoric times, but the village was actually founded in the Middle Ages. This commandery was built at the end of the 12th century by the Knights Templar. When the order was dissolved in 1307, the Knights of Malta became the owners. It was renovated by the Hospitallers in the 16th century. This area of the Hrault was marked by the presence of the Knights Templar.Courtyard of honourOnce through the gates, you are greeted by a courtyard of honour. On the left is an old cellar of around 300 m2 in need of conversion and a garage. A winegrower's cottage with 2 bedrooms. On the right, the entrance with its semi-circular arch leads into this medieval commandery. On the ground floor, a 20 m2 entrance hall leads to all the rooms. On the right, a sacred chapel of approx. 35 m2 with its altar. To the left is a kitchen with a fireplace (approx. 29 m2), leading to a vaulted cellar, a boiler room and a wine cellar. A stone staircase leads to the upstairs reception rooms.The first level of the 12th century commandery.A landing of around 28 m2 leads to the reception rooms. On the right is the dining room with the kitchen (approx. 32 m2) featuring a large fireplace and scullery. Adjoining is a living room of approx. 71 m2 with a fireplace and recesses. The ceiling is moulded, the hallmark of the 18th century renovation. On the right, a study of approx. 30 m2 with a fireplace and doorways. A laundry room of approx. 12 m2. From the landing, a bedroom of approx. 36 m2 with a fireplace, wood panelling and parquet flooring. A 12 m2 dressing room and an 11 m2 bathroom. 2 other bedrooms ranging from 33 m2 to 20 m2. A 12 m2 bathroom.Second floor.The tower with 2 bedrooms and shower rooms, each about 25 m2. The remainder of the first floor has been converted into attics (approx. 230 m2).The gte of this medieval commandery.The winegrower's house offers a bedroom with exposed stonework on the ground floor and a shower room (approx. 41 m2). Upstairs, a gte with living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms. This gte has a volume of around 73 m2.The grounds.The 2383 m2 of walled parklands are all in one piece and include century-old trees and a car park.Location.Montpellier international airport is 29 km away and the port of Ste is 19 km away. The history of this part of the Hrault region is punctuated by great events: the establishment of the Knights Templar, the Hundred Years' War and Catharism. The beaches are 15km away. Motorway access 10 minutes away. Shops 3 km away. Numerous hiking trails will enable you to discover this natural environment and itsand its eventful history.