sprawling country property
Co Sole Agent. This 18th century property steeped in history is set in the heart of the Camargue Regional Park 10 minutes from Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Offering about 1500 sqm of floor space in total, it is set in 260 hectares of land of which about 200 hectares cultivating rice, organic rice and melons are irrigated by means of two pumping stations and a dyke.Boasting 300 year-old pine trees, the remainder of the land comprises meadows and numerous equestrian facilities: 51 horse boxes, paddocks, a horse-walker, enclosures, and a 1.5 km training track for standardbreds and thoroughbreds. Part of the domain was once used as a monastery and vineyard, and features a little chapel.The near 350 sqm main house includes two living/reception rooms, a spacious further reception room, a study, seven bedrooms and four bathrooms.Period features include exposed beams, original flagstones, and five stone fireplaces.A convertible attic could create further living space.With eight independent accommodations currently housing staff and seasonal workers.The Camargue, renowned for its unspoilt beaches, its flamingos, its wild horses and its bull-fighting, was a choice destination for Van Gogh, Picasso and Ernest Hemingway amongst others.The property offers great potential to develop a tourist activity alongside the working farm. A unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional ranch in the South of France!

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