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XVIII century Palace with a private chapel and panoramic views. Offers more than 2500m2 and 20 bedrooms in 2 floors. Nestled in the heart of inland Empordà, this exceptional property overlooks the plain and offers a rare panorama of the eastern Pyrenees. Just 35 minutes from Girona, this 18th-century marvel with gardens has retained all its old-world charm, while being modernized to accommodate groups of more than 50 people. Its architecture is distinguished by its stone walls with imposing chains, its hipped roof, and its eaves decorated with geometric patterns. The façade combines sobriety, elegance, and heritage character. A library, alcoves, antique furniture, traditional floors, and exposed beams create a timeless atmosphere. The property also houses a private chapel dedicated to Sant Miquel Arcàngel, accessible from the interior and via an exterior door bearing an inscription dated 1762. Among the rarest features is an old trull, with its large stone vats and original wine press, testimony to a history of winemaking. The floors are connected by internal staircases. The masía is organized around a central patio with a quiet space facing the mountains. A place that encourages contemplation As the inscription at the entrance suggests: a place of silence. price +5%agency's fees

In Pontevedra, a 17th-century stately palace with Galician roots and a garden of around 1.4 hectares.. A 17th-century patrician residence that epitomises noble Galician architecture, with its ashlar tower crowned with battlements and its courtyard planted with ivy and wisteria. Inside, the patinated wooden coffered ceilings interact with the fireplace adorned with carved coats of arms, the blue azulejos and the antique bookcases. The property, which once housed Alfonso XIII's Council of Ministers, still bears the imprint of the important political decisions that were taken here. Its location in the heart of Pontevedra means that it can be used in a variety of ways: as a prestigious residence, a cultural centre or a hotel. A rare opportunity to invest in a place where family history is intertwined with that of the country.

The monastery of St Bruno, built by monks of the same congregation, was erected in 1503. Previously the home of the Moorish miners who settled there because of its proximity to the Mosque, which is still intact today, unlike the minaret of which the remains remain. Of this magical, serene and historic place, the bell tower, the church and the campanile, preserve their condition as well as the murals of the church. Numerous vestiges seem to be scattered throughout the property like a treasure hunt, such as the Arab hydraulic mills or the oil mill, the old cloister and the monks' cells or the monastery's private apothecary shop. The Carthusian monks were diligent craftsmen who made olive oil and ceramics during the many hours that punctuated their silent day and their cloistered life. On the 21ha of land there are 300 olive trees, cork oaks, pines, chestnut trees, a well, a water source and a place that was dedicated to the beehive for the production of honey. Of the 3785m2 of buildings, there are 15 rooms, 2 living rooms, 2 kitchens, 2 churches, one of which has been converted into a kitchen, 8 bathrooms, a mosque, 2 cloisters, an independent dwelling It is possible to accommodate 30 people at the moment and to receive up to 400 people for celebrations.

A 12th-century monastery A rare masterpiece of 12th-century religious architecture combining religious and military construction, giving the monastery the appearance of a fortress. Built in 1173, the monastery, located in a village, is one of the most iconic monastic complexes in Spain. Listed as a Site of Cultural Interest (BIC), this Cistercian gem was once an abbey, a spiritual refuge and a military stronghold. A monumental heritage site: - Built area: approx. 7,780 m² - Natural park and land: 29,936 m² - Sacred church with its authentic Renaissance stalls - Gothic cloister, Romanesque church (still in use), defensive towers, historic salons - Approved architectural project: hotel - Original features preserved: Renaissance stalls, chapel, old kitchens