Cornellà del Terri, Catalonia, Address available on request

Details :- Reference: GMSY-T46. STUNNING 14TH-CENTURY CATALAN MASIA<br /><br />This is a stunning 14th-century Catalan farmhouse, located in the idyllic setting of Ravòs del Terri (Cornellà del Terri), just 30 meters away from the medieval Castle of Ravòs. It is a 10-minute drive to the city of Girona and 30 minutes to the best beaches of the Costa Brava, such as Escala, Empuries, Estartit, and more.<br /><br />The farmhouse consists of approximately 600 m2 and is composed of two wings that can be made independent, resulting in two homes, or they can be kept as a large, unique and spacious home. The main wing, which is the larger of the two, was renovated and updated in 2012. The property has a garden and a land area of around 4,500 m2, with its own well and the possibility of building a large and magnificent swimming pool. The property boasts wonderful views of fields, forests, and the natural surroundings, which you can enjoy every day for the rest of your life.<br /><br />The property is conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from shops and services of all types, including schools, hospitals, supermarkets, cinemas, and more, in Cornellà del Terri, and 10 minutes away by car from Banyoles (the capital of Pla de l' Estany) and Girona (the capital of the province of Girona).<br /><br /><br />Cornellà de Terri is a municipality in the region of Pla de l'Estany situated between two regional capitals, Banyoles and Girona. Cornellà de Terri is composed of nine entities: the head of the municipality, Cornellà de Terri, Borgonyà, Corts, Pujals dels Cavallers, Pujals dels Pagesos, and Sords, as well as the neighborhoods of Palol de Farga, Ermedàs, and Pont Xetmar, and also Sant Andreu del Terri, with the towns and neighborhoods of Ravós, Sant Andreu Santa Llogaia, and the hamlet of Prades del Terri.<br /><br />Its surroundings are predominantly rural, but its proximity to these two cities means that it has all the necessary services at hand.<br />In its passage through the Borgonyà area, the Terri River has played an important role in its history, as the force of the water moved two mills, a paper factory, and later textile factories. In terms of architecture, in the town of Borgonyà, we should highlight the parish church from the 11th-12th centuries, although the date of 1623 can be seen on its portal. We should also highlight a fortified house known as La Bastida, which is formed by an interior courtyard with a stone cistern.<br /><br />In Ravós-Sant Andreu, we find the old church of the castle, which is still used today, although it has been transformed into a farmhouse. We can see the pillars of the apse, the Lombard arches, the facade, and the square bell tower with battlements and a sort of pyramid that crowns it. The castle also still stands with some modifications, although we can see a good part of the battlements and two cylindrical towers.<br /><br />In the Terri Valley, there is a tradition that dates back to the 17th-18th centuries that is celebrated every Monday after Easter Sunday and is called the Plantada del Arbre de Maig (May Tree Planting). In this festival, the tallest tree in the surrounding area is chosen. It is taken to the town square and raised with the help of ropes and ladders and the strength of the attendees. During the celebration, the 'Ball del cornut' is performed, a dance that seems to symbolize the worship of the gods for rain or the celebration of the end of bad practices (a tax that had to be paid at the time).<br /><br /><br /><br />At Engel & Völkers Girona we have a large portfolio of properties. For more information, do not hesitate to contact the leading international real estate agency<br /><br />engelvoelkers . com / girona <br />#ref:W-02RI68