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Finca LaBelle easily invoques the spirit of Baroque extravagance of the Louis XIV era with its marble floors and refined elegance in both the interior and exterior décor of the house. The landscaping is on a grandiose yet subtle scale, with centre pieces such as the statue of the farm-hand collecting water at the fountain and a trellis walkway through a series of planted and mature vines. The marked feature here is the creation of many comfortable seating spaces, covered patios, bespoke exterior barbecue zone that also combine with practical spaces such as laundry room, storage, garden and utility sheds plus a prefabricated garage and work-shop. In fact all of the 7,411 square meters of the outside farm is landscaped in some form or another. And this brings us to one of the most notable features of this L'Ametlla property as in the fabulous 12X5mt heated pool. It has an automatic retractable cover of arched-dome polycarbonate-panels so all one needs to do on a chilly winter day is get the remote control, press a button, close the roof and go for a swim. And if the outside area is landscpaed in a classic yet baroque style, it begs another question. What is the interior like? Well the first striking feature must be the enormous conservatory located in front of that fabulous pool. With its exuberant Rattan furniture and decor, the elegant tiling makes this a lightfilled space in which to dine or to chill with a book or surf the net on a laptop. And while this is a most pleasant and inviting part of the house, once you step through the main door, the property adopts a different personality. Here you find lush, marbled floors, an open plan living area that is modernist in feel, with well defined zones such as a TV lounge area, a dining area, an ultra modern kitchen located under a series of arches with a kitchen bar and then another seating area with circular sofa for a pre-dinner chat and drinks. Elegance and charm is the order of the day. Leading from this central core of the house, there is a pantry, four bedrooms and two generous bathrooms. What is interesting is that while the property is no doubt beautifully conceived in décor and lay-out, it is also highly practical. It has a powerful solar installation that powers the air-conditioning system and it's connected to the electricity grid. There is a private well and a connection to the water supply of L’Ametlla more than enough to keep the gardens watered and happy. In summation, Finca LaBelle is not just pretty, it is also very practical. Located at just three kilometers from the lovely coastal town of L’Ametlla de mar with its famous seafood and tuna restaurants and sandy beaches, this is a property that is perfect as a full-time, all-year round residence that provides a touch os luxury and comfort.