Description
Magnificent rural stone farmhouse of the XVI century, restored with finishes of the highest quality. It is one of the most outstanding properties in the area. It is currently used as a rural hotel with charm.~The property is located in a beautiful rural setting on 16 hectares of a private land offers magnificent views of the volcanic hills of La Garrotxa, up to the Pyrenees.~Right next to the property there is a wonderful 12th century chapel for the exclusive use of the owner 364 days a year (except on August 26th, when a beautiful public church mass is celebrated and attended by families whose ancestors occupied the area for many generations) ~Although the house enjoys total privacy, it is not isolated, since it is only 8 km away from the city of Banyoles, with its shops, cafes and restaurants and the spectacular lake (host of rowing competitions in the Olympic Games of Barcelona 1992).~The house of 650 m2 is distributed over 3 floors:~Ground floor: a large kitchen with a central island a stone oven, a pantry, a large living-dining room with a beautiful stone fireplace and a direct access to the front terrace, a reception / library room also with an access to the terrace and a guest bathroom.~First floor: four double bedrooms; two bathrooms (one with a bath) and a large study / office (with a possibility of converting into an additional bedroom).~Second floor: a master bedroom with a dressing room, fitted wardrobes, a fireplace and a private bathroom with a hammam and a marble bathtub. The bedroom has magnificent views to the Pyrenees.~The house has the outdoor terrace, a fantastic swimming pool, a wonderful garden and a cellar.~Additional features: an underfloor heating (optional diesel fuel and / or wood burning systems), a connection to the electricity grid, water from a private well.~The restoration of the property was completed in June 2010.~This house will be a wonderful main residence for you or a holiday home in one of the most beautiful areas of the province of Girona.~
