Residence for sale
30350 Canaules-et-Argentières
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
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