This ancestral house, with its main residence, a large eighteenth-century Catalan farmhouse of over 1,400 m2 is complemented by more than 1,200 m2 of residential structures, it has all the splendour and style of the elegant mansions of the period, while at the same time offers the most modern comforts within its glowing walls. The house can accommodate up to twenty people, with accommodation for additional staff, which makes it ideal for a private family getaway, a honeymoon or a special informal party. The main façade is dominated by a magnificent sundial, from where an arched door leads to a series of cozy rooms, with magnificent views of various places in the region, highlighting the snowy Pyrenees in winter, the flowering nature of the Gavarres in Spring or the magnificent sunsets over the plains in Summer and Autumn, ideal for relaxing. The house has ten rooms, each one is uniquely decorated in delicate Catalan shades, complemented by carpets of local origin, unique relics of the family, and individual fireplaces, with some rooms opening on to a private terrace with large views of the lower Empordà landscapes. For total tranquility, discover the magnificent, large oval bath tub, surrounded by glass walls that open out on to the large nature park " The Gavarres" Dinner is an experience truly Catalan at Mas Mateu. Enjoy a delicious feast, freshly prepared by the chef of the house, outside under the stars on one of the many terraces, or inside in the majestic main hall. The area consists of a summer pavilion, modern sofas terraces, summer kitchen and infinity pool inspired by the work of renowned architects such as Mies van der Rohe Barragan and enjoy the summer like nowhere else. If we add the proximity of the Costa Brava, known for its beautiful beaches and coves with crystal clear water, just ten minutes from the property, it makes Mas Mateu a unique spot for the summer season. The ancestral house has developed various leisure activities in the interior from a well equipped fitness center with Jacuzzi, sauna and various machines, give yourself a massage or treatment in the on site massage room, relax with a book accompanied by the warmth of the fire in the reading room or library or play a game of cards or billiards in the games room. It is ideal as the children play in the studio you can be content in the big office.