Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard, Anduze, France

At the crossroads between the touristic hotspots of the Cevennes National Park, Ardeche, Gard, the Rhone Valley and Provence, close to UNESCO sites and some of the most beautiful villages in Southern France, this property first built in the 12th century is only 10mn away from Anduze and one-hour to the airports and TGV stations of Nimes and Montpellier. A National Trail runs through the estate and various other walking trails take you to neighboring Anduze or to longer walks on the hills and in the forest.

This unique property was beautifully renovated into both a family home and a profitable SPA and leisure center.

Its over 1563.27 m2 (16000 sqft) are distributed around a central yard that gives it the feel of an ancient stronghold turned into a secretive retreat. The 6.5ha (16ac) property lies at the heart of a wider, 140ha-large estate (346ac) covered with hills and forests, and hosting a mouflon breeding farm.

Selected by various art & leisure magazines, the Castle was renovated by the reputed Compagnons du Devoir and its passionate owners. Visitors are seduced as soon as they step into the central yard to discover the superb terrace overlooking the hills and the main three buildings, one of which is adjacent to a listed Romanic church.

The complex is divided into the castle, the bastide and the pavillon. It includes 12 vast and beautiful master suites, many reception rooms, large fireplaces, an after-hunting room under arches and many more.

One will be eager to discover the uniqueness of many areas in this property, from the large reception hall with its superb vaults to an 860 sqft playing room, a tower with equipped massage rooms, about 20 suites and bedrooms and many storage areas, including for wine, food, and laundry work.

The castle's reputed retreats around health, nutrition, and nature involve a qualified staff in dietetics, naturopathy, and osteopathy and take place in a superb SPA under high stone arches that includes a large interior swimming-pool, a beautiful hammam and sauna cabine, three massage rooms, a gym room, and a natural, outdoor pool by the forest.

This rare property combines history and well-being in a way that can ideally suit buyers looking for an exclusive family place as well as a sound, profitable business that offers serious potential for development.