Property for sale in Galicia

Property for sale near Villaodrid, A Pontenova - €18,500

This property is about 10 kilometres from A Pontenova, Galicia, on the road to Fonsagrada. It has not been lived in for about 40 years and although it looks very overgrown, the stone is very good and a complete restoration would cost in the region of €100,000. It has fantastic views over the valley and gets plenty of sun as it faces West. It sits in 9000 square metres of land. It has lots of Chestnut trees and great views.

The property has two floors both measuring about 75 square metres. As with many old Spanish properties, the upper floor was the living area and downstairs was where they kept the animals. There is a beautiful bread oven in what was the kitchen and there is also an old forge where a Blacksmith used to work.

There is also a large living space with plenty of restoration opportunities. The windows look out over the view down the valley. There are 2 racks in the corner that were used to hang the Chorizo!!

The property has a fantastic 'horreo'. These are the typical grain drying houses and the one here is typical of the area in Galicia around A Pontenova. The area adjacent to it would make a great outdoor area. At the moment (December 2011) there are grants available for restoring 'horreos' and bread ovens.

The property also has an interesting curved end wall - something unusual in these old properties. This is the end wall of the area used by the Blacksmith.

The property is accessed down a rough track which is fine for a 4x4. It will need a little work to make it accessible for all cars. Just around the corner is a fantastic casa rural - Casa do Fidalgo, with a bar and restaurant - a nice bonus within walking distance.

For more information call (00 34) 605 862 065

Property for sale in Trabadela, Galicia - €200,000

Trabadela is near Trabada in the north of Galicia. It is about 30 minutes from Ribadeo and the nearest beaches. The property comprises a house and horreo (grain store) sitting in 45,000 square metres of land. The land is a mixture of meadow, orchard, woodland and a steep cliff, with a picturesque river running through it. There are 2 bridges. It would be perfect for someone looking to set up a self sufficient lifestyle in Northern Spain. Click here for satellite image.

The house had a new roof 2 years ago with internal wooden beams intended for show (cathedral style). The stone walls are also in good condition and once cleaned would look fantastic. The rest of the house needs complete restoration but this could be done for around €100,000. The 'horreo' is fairly unique in that it can be used as part of the house (bridge access). There is both electricity and water at the house.

The access is down a single track road and over a bridge. The bridge needs replacing but this is the responsibility of the local Council. The second bridge is also their responsibility as is the track leading down to the house. Both bridges could be a really attractive feature.

The river that runs through the property is idyllic and it has a small waterfall as well as a plunge pool for swimming. There are Trout in the river.

The house has 2 floors of around 90 square metres each. There is a bridge leading to the 'horreo'. The ground floor is where the animals used to be kept and here there are three rooms. Stairs lead to the first floor which was used as the living quarters. Here there is a kitchen, bathroom and large sitting room (leads to the 'horreo'). There are 2 additional rooms that were use as bedrooms. Outside, on the right hand side, there used to be a large wooden outdoor dining area. This could be reproduced and be a fantastic Summer area for sitting out and eating.