Real Estate For Sale: 24 bed Villa-House in Saint-Hippolyte-Du-Fort Languedoc-Roussillon France

Exceptional Domaine with 4 dwellings in the Cevennes Nationa

Set in the heart of the UNESCO protected Cevennes National Park, renowned for its natural beauty, surrounded by forests, breathtaking scenery and with absolute calm, a real luxury in our times, this magnificent estate benefits from a site of exception overlooking its own landscaped grounds and forests.Lying on 98 acres of land, the estate offers more than 1800 m2 of living space.Comprising the Manor house, plus a secondary residence, another house set further back in the grounds, two studio apartments, a large reception room for events, three swimming pools, tennis court, sports room plus further garages and outbuildings.The Manor house is the heart of the estate, with over 1200 m2 of living space, dating back to the 15th century, once home of a local noblemans' family. More recently, it became the property of a renowned art collector, and was used for  welcoming his illustrious protégés such as Picasso, Chagall and Miro, followed later by stars such as Cartier -Bresson, Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim.Beautifully renovated and decorated with taste, with vast reception rooms: drawing room, formal dining room, library, billiards, bar and a winter sitting room to name but a few. A professional kitchen, plus fifteen-bedroom suites, provide a perfect setting as a wedding venue, or other activities such as yoga, and wellbeingThe Orangery, a spacious reception room, light and airy, is the perfect party room, with its space for caterers, opening on to large terraces with lovely views.The three other dwellings provide additional accommodation with another nine bedroom suites.Some renovation work is to be expected on the secondary houses,and sports equipment, but all is in place to start a new venture with an exceptional proposition in an exceptional situation...A full file of information is available on request, with references.