8 Bed House for sale in Languedoc-Roussillon, France

In the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales department of the Languedoc-Roussillon area of southern France this is an excellent example of a stone built farmhouse or Mas. Occupying a very private and rural location with fabulous far-reaching panoramic views, this is an excellent property that sits right on the border with Spain.

Comprising two separate properties, the first with origins in the 18th Century, the second built in the 19th Century, set in 33 hectares of land, 20 of which is meadow and prairie, the other 13 woodland. There are also a number of outbuildings offering a total of 430m2 additional space including an observation tower built in 1932.

The first Mas offers 285m2 of space and comprises: large dining room, attractive drawing room featuring huge fireplace with original bread oven, separate office, large fully-equipped kitchen with outside terrace, four double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms or shower rooms plus WCs, numerous attractive terraces and outside eating areas plus an lovely patio commanding excellent views.

The second Mas offers 120m2 of space and comprises: four double bedrooms, three of which are ensuite, kitchen with own terrace, and a seminar/conference room (11m x 4.5m) which could easily transform into a living area.

The two main outbuildings comprise a barn and separate stable block, both offering 128m2 of space and in need of restoration however together they offer spectacular opportunities to create wonderful living spaces with views of the mountains of both France and Spain. The observation tower offers 100m2 of space and has been designed to offer kitchen, lounge with outside terrace, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a fourth outbuilding currently used as a small workshop.

The land is gently rolling and mainly set over to pasture, making this an excellent property for horse lovers especially given the sunny and dry climate in this area and at this altitude (approximately 900m).

Situated close to Saint Laurent de Cerdans with its renowned golf course, hotel and spa, this property is just a few minutes drive from the popular lake of Darnius in Spain (good for swimming) from which it is a short drive down to Figueras and on to Gerona airport, a RyanAir hub that boasts flights to many European destinations.

Summary: an excellent and rare opportunity to purchase a countryside estate that could be a fabulous ?away from it all? Gites destination, a very workable equestrian operation or simply a wonderful private home.

Property features:

Heating:

Central, Oil

View:

Countryside, Hills, Mount Canigou, Mountains, Panoramic, Pleasant, Rural, Woods

Property features:


Bore hole water, Cave, Cave à Vin, Courtyard, Dependancies, Development Potential, Exposed ceiling/roof beams, Exposed stone walls - exterior, Exposed stone walls - interior, Fireplace, Forage, Independant Apartment, Large Rooms, Letting Potential, Old Stone/tile floors, Outbuildings, Outside Lighting, Paddock, Private Garden, Quality Fittings, Stables, Staff Quarters, Terrace, Well

Nearby Amenities:

Fitness Center, Forest/Parkland, Golf Course, Lake, Local Shopping, Public Transport, Restaurants, Schools, Sports Complex