Large stone-built convent for sale in Besalú, Garrotxa near Girona city. Superb potential hotel business

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A unique and exclusive property located in the historic centre of the pretty medieval town of Besalu in the Garrotxa, just 30 minutes from Girona and its international airport, 20 minutes from Figueres and 15 minutes from Olot.

This exceptional and historic Benedictine Convent is distributed across three levels, comprising a ground floor of 600m2 (including a 200m2 covered porch), a first and second floor - each of 600m2 - and a basement level of 200m2. The property has 600m2 of land, including 300m2 of gardens above the XIIIth century wall on the south facade of the building, and a 300m2 terrace on the east facade with swimming pool, patio and views over the river.

The convent enjoys a privileged position in the heart of the historic centre of the town with views over landmark buildings including the XIth century Sant Pere church, the XIIth century Sant Julia hospital and Besalu's emblematic roman bridge, which dates from the XIth century.

This Girona property for sale is ideal for a client looking set up a commercial venture in this picturesque and touristic area of Girona province. Amongst its possible uses include a hotel, a restaurant, tourist apartments, flats or a guest house.

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