Castle for sale

Bustling traditional market seaside town established in the 13th century and known for its 7 km long sandy beaches and it's seaside promenade, with all amenities and commerce, shops and restaurants as well as a popular fresh market twice a week, 25 km from Perpignan and less to the Spanish border. The Catalan-style old town, with its 14th century church, offers magnificent views from its bell tower.

This prestigious property is set between the foothills of the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean sea and currently exploited as a high turnover Gites and B&B business, with private owner's quarters. It comprises 494 m2 habitable space with 4 independent Gites, private owner's quarters, B&B, large heated swimming pool, external buildings to include garage of 200 m2 and grounds of 42600 m2.

Renovated with high attention to detail in 2010, the self-catering Gites are all in excellent condition and each have their own private terrace with views of the sea or the surrounding mountains. The apartments measure between 63 m2 and 88 m2 and sleep between 2 and 8 people. The property has gas central heating, reversible air conditioning, as well as double glazing. The secured, heated, swimming pool is surrounded by a large sun-lounge area, there is a playground for children, picnic area, petanque court, as well as the possibility of riding and the gardens and woods to explore. Several donkeys complete this charming property - there is the possibility to acquire the donkeys on the property. The private owners quarters benefit from large terraces and a basement of 98 m2 which contains the boiler room, laundry room and work room. Further a large garage of approximately 200 m2 is ripe for transformation.

An ideal opportunity to continue to operate this high turnover successful business with the possibility of further expansion with the existing of land to offer horse riding, events, weddings and specialist holidays.

Cellars: Return of 2.68 m2 + return of 2.87 m2 + storage of 46.86 m2 (water and electricity, sink, shelving, dryer) + WC of 2.53 m2 + boiler room of 16.57 m2 (thermal-dynamic heater, water heater 270 litres, water heater 200 litres) + storage of 13.76 m2 + storage of 11.39 m2 (gas pump, central heating unit).

Ground floor: B&B = Bedroom of 15.61 m2 (wooden parquet floor, ceiling fan) with en-suite of 5.16 m2 (basin, shower, WC) and salon of 7.73 m2 (independent access to garden).

Private quarters = Porch of 2.63 m2 + entrance of 13.88 m2 (marble floor) + hallway (marble floor) + salon of 46.35 m2 (open fire with insert, marble floor) + bathroom of 5.69 m2 (bath, basin, WC, plumbed for washing machine) + kitchen of 43.77 m2 (marble counter tops, stainless steel extractor fan, gas hob, electric oven, work units, breakfast bar (marble topped with storage), storage, fridge, dishwasher) + conservatory/winter sun room of 27.68 m2 (access to terrace) + hallway of 10.22 m2 + bedroom of 12.02 m2 with en-suite (WC, basin, shower) + bedroom of 8.77 m2 + corridor of 1.68 (marble floor, cupboards) + corridor of 3.16 m2 (wooden parquet floor) + bedroom of 20.35 m2 (access to terrace) + terrace of 40 m2.

Gite 1 (63 m2/4-6 persons) = Salon of 12 m2 (sofa, dining table and chairs, satellite TV and DVD, curtains and soft furnishings) + kitchen/dining room of 20 m2 (electric oven, gas hob, ,microwave, extractor fan, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, kettle, toaster) + corridor + bedroom of 12 m2 (bed 160 cm, curtains and soft furnishings) with en-suite (basin, shower, WC) + bedroom of 10 m2 (2 beds 90 cm, curtains and soft furnishings) with en-suite (basin, shower, WC) + shower room (shower, basin, washing machine) + WC + terrace of 30 m2 with pergola cover (tables, chairs, barbecue).

Gite 3 (75 m2/4-6 persons) = Salon/dining/kitchen (sofa bed, TV/DVD, curtains & soft furnishings, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, extractor fan, fridge dishwasher, electric coffee maker, kettle, toaster) + bedroom (bed 160 cm) with en-suite + bedroom of 15 m2 (2 beds 90 cm, furniture, curtains & soft furnishings) + shower room of 9 m2 (shower, WC, basink, dishwasher) + WC + terrace of 35 m2 (tables, chairs, barbecue) .

Gite 4 (63 m2/3 persons) = Entrance lobby + corridor + salon of 30 m2 (sofa bed, dining table and chairs, TV/DVD, curtains and soft furnishings) + bedroom of 13 m2 (bed 160 cm, curtains and soft furnishings) + kitchen (oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, sink, kitchen utensils) + shower room (shower, WC, basin) + terrace of 16 m2 (views of the sea and forest, table, chairs, barbecue).

Gite 2 (88 m2/6-8 persons) = Salon/kitchen 30 m2 (sofa, dining table and chairs, satellite TV/DVD, curtains and soft furnishings, oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster) + terrace of 35 m2 (not overlooked, views of the sea and the pool, table, chairs, barbecue) + bedroom of 17 m2 (bed 160 cm, furniture, curtains and soft furnishings) with en-suite (shower, basin) + bedroom of 15 m2 (2 beds 90 cm, curtains and soft furnishings) + bedroom of 10 m2 (bed 160 cm, curtains and soft furnishings) + shower room of 9 m2 (shower, basin, WC, washing machine) + WC + terrace (views of mountains).

Exterior: Forest and garden of 42600 m2 with lawns and planted areas + terraces + verandas + pool and sun area + pool house + outhouses + stables + garage of 200 m2.

Sundry: Double glazed + shutters + septic tank + property tax around 3633 euros + not in a flood zone + gas and electric central heating + well + furniture and contents for business included + new electrics + good structural state + wood stoves + very high proven revenue + playground for children + petanque court + picnic area + outbuildings for animals - possibility to buy the existing donkeys.

High turnover prestige business, close to a popular seaside resort, but benefiting from a countryside setting. Enormous business potential!

The prices are inclusive of agents fees (paid by the vendors). The notaire's fees have to be paid on top at the actual official rate.