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This historical farmhouse includes several large outbuildings with pasture land and is in need of a complete renovation. The location is secluded with no other neighbours in the surroundings and the house with its outbuildings is situated in a large plot with good pasture measuring 2 hectares. Nearest amenities and services are to find in the charming old town of Monforte de Lemos, at 12 minutes by car.

House (450 m²):
The house comprises two floor with on the ground floor stables for the animals and a wine cellar. The upper floor is the living area with an old kitchen, a small dining room, a large living room and several bedrooms, all in need of a complete renovation.

Land and outbuildings:
The house and outbuildings are situated in 19.748 m² of land with pasture, ideal for horses and other animals, and a well. The interior courtyard measures 130 m² and divides the house with its outbuildings (stables for cows and other animals and storage space) with a total measurement of 140 m².

Measurements: House: 225 x 2 = 450 m².Courtyard: 130 m².Barns and stables: 140 m².

Services:
There is a private well for the water supply. Electricity and Internet need both to be connected.

Location:
The location is very peaceful in the countryside of the council of Monforte de Lemos. There are no other neighbours living in the surroundings so you can say that the location is secluded and recommended for peace seekers. The surroundings are of beautiful nature with meadows, woods, hills and streams and at just 1 km you can find a superb Manor House with an important history. At 8 km you can find the capital of the council, the historic town of Monforte de Lemos (12 minutes by car). This town offers all necessary amenities and services, such as a hospital, hypermarkets, all kind of local shops, banks, schools, bars and restaurants, etc.

During the middle Ages, Monforte de Lemos became an important town in Galicia. Here you can still find many interesting historical monuments. Worth to visit are for example the huge 17th century building of Nuestra Señora de Antigua (well known as El Cardenal, with some paintings of El Greco in a museum), the monastery of San Vicente do Pino and the medieval castle and palace of the counts of Lemos (today a “Parador”, by the state owned Hotel), the old Jewish quarter, the convent of “Las Clarisas” with an important museum of sacred art and the lovely medieval bridge over the river Cabe.

Airports:
– Santiago de Compostela (Lavacolla): 1 hour and 35 minutes by car (128 Km.)
– Vigo (Peinador): 1 hour and 35 minutes by car (142 Km.)
– A Coruña (Alvedro) 1 hour and 40 minutes by car (156 Km.)
– Porto (Saa Carneiro, Portugal) 2 hours and 45 minutes by car (262 Km.)
– Oviedo (Asturias) 2 hours and 45 minutes by car (272 Km.)