Property for sale in rural Galicia

Property for sale in Galicia, near Trabada - 325,000€

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Have you ever thought of moving to Galicia in the north western corner of Spain? The Costa Verde is very different from the Costas of the south. Cooler, greener, quieter and an opportunity to integrate into a local community that will welcome you with open arms. In short, a chance to live a very different life amongst wonderful people.

This impressive property offers you this opportunity. Set in the quiet parish of Vidal, it is 5 minutes from the local town of Trabada and only 20 minutes from the coastal centre of Ribadeo. There are 3 properties: the ‘Barn’ of 160 m2,  the ‘Cottage’ of 140 m2 and the ‘Old house’ of 400 m2. Check out the videos on our YouTube channel

The ‘Barn’ was restored in 2012 and comes as a fully furnished, ready to move into property. The ground floor has a large open plan kitchen/dining area with a small adjacent snug. There is a utility area with a washing machine and dryer as well as a separate toilet. There is a twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Upstairs, there is the lounge with fantastic views across the valley to the local church. It has a double sided wood burning stove and UK TV via a satellite dish. There is also a bedroom with king sized bed, ensuite bathroom and direct access outside.

Outside there is a covered porch and an enclosed garden which is suitable for children and/or pets. There is a restored original bread oven and adjacent covered area which is ideal for use as an outdoor eating area. There is a stone barbecue and the bread oven is in full working order. There is also a restored ‘cabozo’. This is an original store for drying maize or grain. It is now used as a wood store. This is accessed via a ‘galeria’ which is used to dry clothes. There is a large car parking area.

The ‘Cottage’ was renovated in 2017 and comprises 4 rooms in the ‘Old house’. It is accessed from the opposite side to the barn so is completely independent. This also comes fully furnished.

Downstairs, there is a kitchen/dining area with bench seating and radiator, as well as a utility area with washing machine and storage. There is an adjacent lounge with a corner wood burning stove, a storage heater and an independent office area. Stairs lead to a bedroom with a hand made (Cherry and Ash) king sized bed and wardrobe space, and an ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower. The bathroom is very big! Outside is an enclosed patio area with separate car access.

The ‘Old house’ comprises 10 rooms plus a workshop and is currently used for various things (bathroom, storage, wood cutting etc.) but is in need of restoration. This is an opportunity for a new owner to develop the property as they wish.

The current owners live in the barn during the Winter months and then move in to the ‘Cottage’ at Easter so that the barn can be let as self catering accommodation for tourists. The barn has a “Vivienda turistica’ licence which permits this. Revenue from the barn is just over 7,000€ per Summer season but could easily be more. There is a current website, www.granerodelburro.com which could be included in the sale.

The owners also open the bread oven as a bar for the locals. It has a fully functioning bar area and refrigeration.

The whole property covers 8000m2 and this includes a separate field, an orchard with Apple trees, a vegetable patch and access for both properties. There is a 4.2m satellite dish for receiving UK TV and a ‘bunker’ which houses the aerothermic hot water system and the air source heat pump underfloor heating system for the barn. The water comes from a spring and is shared with the neighbour. There are 2 septic tanks – one for the barn and one for the cottage and old house.

 

 

Casa en venta en Galicia, cerca de Trabada - €325,000

¿Alguna vez has pensado en mudarte a Galicia? La Costa Verde es muy diferente de las costas del sur. Más fresco, más verde, más tranquilo y una oportunidad para integrarse en una comunidad local que lo recibirá con los brazos abiertos. En resumen, una oportunidad de vivir una vida muy diferente entre personas maravillosas.

Esta impresionante propiedad le ofrece esta oportunidad. Ubicado en una tranquila parroquia, se encuentra a 5 minutos del pueblo de Trabada y a solo 20 minutos del centro costero de Ribadeo. Hay 3 propiedades: el "Granero" de 160 m2, la "Cabaña" de 140 m2 y la "Casa vieja" de 400 m2. Haz clic aquí para ver los videos de YouTube

El "Granero" fue rehabilitado en 2012 y se vende completamente amueblado, listo para entrar a vivir. La planta baja tiene una gran cocina / comedor con un pequeño y acogedor espacio adyacente, zona con lavadora y secadora, baño separado, y una habitación doble con baño. Arriba, hay un salón con fantásticas vistas del valle y a la iglesia del pueblo. Tiene una estufa de leña de doble cara y TV inglesa a través de una antena parabólica. También hay un dormitorio con cama tamaño king, baño y acceso directo al exterior.

En el exterior nos encontramos con un porche cubierto y un jardín cerrado que es adecuado para niños y / o mascotas. Hay un horno de pan original restaurado y un área cubierta adyacente que es ideal para usar como zona para comer al aire libre, con barbacoa de piedra y horno de pan. También hay un "cabozo" restaurado, que ahora se usa como leñero/trastero. El “granero”dispone de una gran zona de aparcamiento.

La "casita" fue rehabilitada en 2017 y consta de 4 habitaciones en la "casa antigua". Se accede desde el lado opuesto al granero, por lo que es completamente independiente. También se vende completamente amueblado.

En la planta baja, hay una cocina / comedor, zona de lavadora y trastero, salón con una estufa de leña en la esquina, y una oficina. Las escaleras conducen a un dormitorio con una cama tamaño king y un baño con bañera y ducha. El baño es muy grande! Fuera hay un patio cerrado con acceso independiente para coches.

La "casa antigua" consta de 10 habitaciones más un taller y actualmente se utiliza para varias cosas (baño, almacenamiento, etc.) pero necesita rehabilitación. Esta es una oportunidad para que un nuevo propietario restaure la propiedad como lo desee.

Los propietarios actuales viven en el granero durante los meses de invierno y luego se mudan a la "cabaña" en Semana Santa para que el granero se pueda alquilar como alojamiento turístico. Los ingresos del establo son de poco más de 7,000 € para la temporada de verano, pero fácilmente podrían ser más. Dispone de página web, www.granerodelburro.es que podría incluirse en la venta.
Los propietarios también abren la zona del horno de pan como bar durante los meses de invierno para la gente del pueblo.

La propiedad tiene 8000m2 de terreno y esto incluye un pomar y huerto. Hay una antena parabólica de 4.2m para recibir canales del Reino Unido y un "búnker" que alberga el agua caliente y los sistemas de calefacción por suelo radiante geotérmicos para el granero. El agua proviene de un manantial que se comparte con el vecino.

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Property for sale in Vilaseca, Galicia - €79,000

A large house in the quiet village of Vilaseca, near Riotorto, with fantastic views out over the valley and beyond. The house was built in the 1970's and is a very solid property with concrete floors and stairs. The adjacent parcel of land (2000m2) is available free of charge if the house is purchased. There are mainly fruit trees on the land.

Outside the front of the house there is a large space where you can park 2 or 3 cars. This area leads on the the attached land. The front door opens into a porch area with the kitchen on the right and dining area on the left. There is also a garage area that could be redeveloped to create a larger ground floor space.

Up the flight of stairs there is a first floor comprising 3 bedrooms, an office, a bathroom and a balcony along the front face of the building. The internal walls are thin brick so the whole area could be reconfigured to suit your needs. The floors are very solid so you could even put the kitchen, dining area and lounge on the first floor to take advantage of the views across the valley.

Another flight of stairs leads up to the top floor which sits within the roof space. There are windows around the perimeter but the area is essentially open without partitions. This area could be used for bedrooms, office, studio or fun zone. The roof is in good condition and is visually quite rustic. 

In addition to the main house, there is a large space attached to the house. There is no access in to the house but this could easily be done. This could be used as a storage space, workshop, gym or fun party space. An access could also be made to go outside.

The house has electricity and water from a spring. As it was originally a house, then a licence should be relatively easy to obtain to do the works required.

So this property requires some imagination and some work to create the perfect living space, but the structure of the house is sound and the renovation work could be done relatively inexpensively. You would then have a great property, designed to your specification and with great views out over the valley. You would also be on the edge of a small Galician village so would be able to integrate with the local people and become part of village life. 

3 mills, 2 swimming pools and 1 canal for sale in Galicia - €50,000

If you are looking for a property for sale in Galicia which is completely different, then this might interest you. In the small village of Pereiro, near the town of Alfoz, a fantastic piece of land with 3 mills is for sale. The first mill was used for grinding wheat and maize to make flour. The internal mill mechanism has been restored beautifully so it is really just the building that needs renovating. The mill itself is built with huge stones, typical of the architecture of the region. Leading from the river is a stone built canal in working order, that used to divert water to the 3 mills

The second mill is about 75 metres further downstream and has a network of canals that lead to it. It is larger than the first mill and could easily be converted into a nice little self catering apartment. It has the potential to have a working water wheel underneath it. Next to it is an 800 square metre vegetable garden. The whole area needs clearing but this could be done reasonably cheaply or by yourselves.

The third mill is another 100 metres further down the river and is the largest of the three mills. It has 2 floors, each of about 40 square metres. An extension could be added on the upper floor. This used to be the mill that generated the electricity for the local village.

This mill could be converted into a very nice 2 floor house for 2 people. There is access both on the ground floor and the first floor. It could also be used to generate the electricity for all 3 mills so both water and electricity would be free!

 

The upper floor has lots of light so would make a nice open lounge area with kitchen. Downstairs could be the bedroom and bathroom.

 

 

Next to the third mill are 2 natural swimming pools in the river. The river has a lovely sandy bottom so is not full of rocks.

 

There is more information to be added about this property including the price and property plan.

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The Eucalyptus trees will be clared by the vendor. This will open up the site tremendously. There is also a huge amount of vegetation to clear which will transform the land. It will also open up the fantastic canal system between the mills, as well as the large vegetable garden. 

The properties would be ideal for a couple looking to have a rural lifestyle in a wonderful part of Galicia. They could be used personally or they could be used as a small tourism business with a self catering apartment. The mill could be opened to the public and flour could be sold. The vegetable garden would produce a good crop of produce. There is enough surplus wood to be used for wood burning stoves. Electricity could be produced (as it was historically) and water is abundant. 

It would be worth speaking with the local Council but there are grants for restoring places of historical value so this could reduce renovation costs. As a rule of thumb, costs for restoration are 500€ per square metre for a basic refit and 1000€ for something with a much higher specification. A lot of the external work could be done by the purchaser.

Property for sale in Galicia and Asturias

Galicia and Asturias are located in the North of Spain and form part of the Costa Verde (or Green Coast). This is where the Spanish come on holiday to escape the fierce heat of central Spain in the Summer. The climate is fairly similar to the UK although the Summers are a little warmer and a lot longer, and the Winters are less cold and much shorter. It is true Spain and is unspoilt by mass tourism.

Our focus is on properties in the area close to the border between Galicia and Asturias. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (Ryanair) and this is just over an hour's drive away. Santander port (Brittany Ferries) is three hours away. Ribadeo is the nearest large town on the coast. Other towns of note are Vegadeo and Taramundi.

The majority of the properties are not habitable and require extensive restoration. There are only a few properties on the site as these are the ones felt to represent fantastic value for money. 

The coastline is breathtaking with a mixture of beautiful white sandy beaches and rocky coves. There are no skyscraper apartment blocks here! Inland the countryside is gentle and picturesque with hills and valleys, cascading rivers, villages dating back centuries, and a lifestyle that is a million miles from the hustle and bustle of UK life. The food is fantastic, there are hundreds of fiestas every year, there is impressive architecture, the outdoor life is tremendous with walking, birdwatching, water sports and fishing all feauturing in the area. And then there is living here .......................

Choosing a property here is a fun activity and need not be as daunting as it seems. Yes, a basic understanding of Spanish is an advantage, but there are plenty of people who can help you who speak very good English. We can help put you in touch with these people. Buying the property, deciding what you want to do with it, and then embarking on the restoration process, is all an adventure. There will be moments of anxiety, stress and frustration, but at the end of it all is a lifestyle worth waiting for.

To help you get a better understanding of the area and the restoration process, have a look at these 2 blogs.

Granero del Burro

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