House for sale in Costa Brava 645m²

House in Girona Country estate 8 km from Lake Banyoles on a plot of 16 hectares. The restoration of the house was carried out at the highest level. This is one of the best properties in the area. The house was built in the 16th century and completely restored a few years ago. Repair work took 4 years. The house has completely retained the appearance of a Catalan stone masia mansion, but the interiors are designed in an unusual style, combining modern and traditional oriental elements. Many decorative details were made to order or specially brought from Indonesia. The design was carried out by the architect Oriol Rosillo. An open staircase connecting all floors of the house provides excellent natural light in all rooms. The house is located on a hillside on a large plot of land with magnificent views of the volcanic hills of La Garrotxa and the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees mountains. Next to the house there is a 12th century chapel. The owners of the house have the exclusive right to use it on any day except August 26th, when mass is held for the residents of the neighboring village. The size of the plot provides complete privacy for the home owners. The estate is conveniently located 8 km from the village of Banyoles, shops, bars, restaurants and the lake where the rowing competitions were held during the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. The area of the three-story house is 645 m2. The layout is organized as follows: Ground floor: kitchen with work table in the center, stone oven, dining table, access to the terrace, food pantry, living/dining room (80 m2) with high vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace and direct access to the terrace, second living room/library with access to the terrace, guest toilet, room for technical equipment of the house. Second floor: main entrance hall, 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office, gallery with views of the library (downstairs). Third floor: master bedroom-suite with three dressing rooms, built-in wardrobes and a sauna. Views of the Pyrenees mountains. Outside the house: terraces, space for a swimming pool (project and necessary permits) and a pond, wine cellar with vaulted ceiling. Additional features: heated floors (fuel oil and/or coal), water supply from a private well. The restoration work was completed in 2010. The cost of constructing the pool and completing the garden will be approximately 50,000 euros. This unique estate in a picturesque quiet area is one of the best properties in the province of Girona. Ideal for permanent residence or summer vacation. Convenient access to the highway to the airport in Girona (35 m2), Barcelona (125 km), beaches on the Costa Brava (45 km) and the ski resort in the Pyrenees (70 m2).