Castle for sale just 20km from the Costa Brava

Unique opportunity to buy an 11th Century castle with three houses and 3.3ha of land in a stunning location in the Alt Emporda, just 20km from the Costa Brava

Castle for sale in the Alt Emporda, just 20km from the Costa Brava and 30km from Girona. The 12th century house is in front of the castle and the staff house is the detached property to the right

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This is a unique opportunity to acquire an historic slice of Catalonian real estate.

This 11th Century castle is located in a beautiful area of the Alt Emporda, just 20km from the city of Girona and 12km from Figueres. Constructed upon a small hill, the castle enjoys dramatic views over the surrounding countryside to the snow capped Pyrenees beyond and would have represented an important strategic outlook in years gone by.

The castle is located on the edge of an important medieval village and is being sold as part of a small complex of buildings, all in need of complete interior restoration. The complex includes:

- 11th Century Castle (1142sqm)
- An adjoining 17th Century house (654sqm)
- A detached 'staff house' (427sqm)
- A farmhouse (580sqm) located about 700m from the property with 4,621sqm of land

The estate is also being sold with 3.3ha of land and various farm outbuildings. There is also the opportunity to purchase an additional 12.9ha of land at an added cost of 200.000 euros.

The castle is superbly situated, just 10km from the motorway running between Girona and the French border and 20km from L'Escala - one of the most beautiful coastal towns of the Costa Brava.

The castle dates from the 11th century and its north wall adjoins the village church. The castle is constructed across three floors of 350sqm with a maximum ceiling height of 12m.

This Girona property for sale would make an exciting restoration project and there is the possibility to convert the estate into a boutique hotel and restaurant. Indeed a project has already been drawn up and has received the full support of the local government office.

Although all four buildings are being sold together by the current owners, the farmhouse and staff house are separate properties and could subsequently be sold off separately.

Once fully restored, the castle would make a fantastic private residence or commercial venture and represents a unique opportunity to acquire a truly historic slice of Catalonian real estate.

Directions:
Figueres: 12km
L'Escala: 20km
Girona: 30km
French border: 35km
Perpignan: 70km
Barcelona: 130km