Residence for sale, Canaules-et-Argentières VBE77994

Built at the beginning of the seventeenth century, this estate is part of the tradition of aristocratic Languedoc residences, designed as places to stay, represent and manage a structured rural territory. The property belonged to a prominent local nobility, firmly established in the region and holders of vast lands. It illustrates a classic model of aristocratic organization:
A main site of power completed by a pleasure residence, turned towards nature, hunting and the exploitation of the estate.
The architecture and layout reflect this function:
A residence open to its environment, integrated into a controlled landscape, between agricultural land, woods and river.
The estate thus bears witness to an aristocratic art of living, based on:
• Land management
• control of the territory
• A sober and lasting elegance
Today, after several evolutions over the centuries, the property has been operated as a structured hotel complex, before reaching a pivotal moment in its history.
The current activity is expected to cease in the absence of an identified buyer, paving the way for a new destiny, faithful or renewed.
Property description The castle
• Construction of local limestone, typical of the seventeenth century
• Solid masonry with excellent thermal inertia
• Sober and orderly facades, pierced by regular openings
• Traditional roof with a moderate slope (canal tiles)
Interior organization structured on several levels:
• Ground floor: 2 restaurant rooms, 1 reception hall, 1 breakfast room, 1 storeroom, 2 toilets, 2 equipped kitchens
• Upstairs: 2 seminar rooms, 1 staff apartment
Total surface area of the castle (including staff accommodation): approximately 734 m²
A noble, balanced, unostentatious architecture, characteristic of great regional properties.

Ancillary buildings and facilities

The estate is organized for a hotel activity according to the constructions below:
• 22 rooms divided into pavilions
• Independent pavilion with 2 bedrooms (personal accommodation)
• Dining areas (2 rooms)
• Independent building dedicated to receptions (up to 140 people)
• Professional kitchen
• Technical and service areas
Total surface area* of the annex buildings: 1050 m²
Outdoor equipment:
• Large swimming pool
• Tennis court
• potential for additional development (such as golf courses)
Organization of the Park & Environment area
• Estate of about 5 hectares (park + land)
• Structured wooded park
• Presence of a pool
• Private access to a watercourse
• Preserved natural environment, without nuisance
The park retains the interpretation of the historic estate: openness, breathing, direct link to the landscape.
Location and access • Access to the A9 motorway about 30 minutes away
• Good local transport
• Accessibility compatible with a high-end event or residential activity
• Close proximity to a major tourist axis in the south of France
• SNCF TGV station and airport less than 50 km away
• Seamless connection to road networks

Potential and uses The property has a rare positioning:
• strong historical authenticity, resulting from a structuring territorial nobility
• Complete real estate complex, immediately usable
• Preserved natural environment
• freedom of repositioning, linked to the scheduled end of the current activity
The property can thus be part of two logics: resumption of hotel / event activity conversion into a possible residential property