Quasar Homes | Galician country homes & rural properties

This beautiful large stone built house in traditional Galician architecture is in need of a complete renovation and located on the edge of a small hamlet in the province of Lugo. The house is situated in a fully enclosed courtyard of 823 square metres with two lovely stone barns (134 and 104 square metres) and the property includes an adjacent plot of land measuring 1.820 square metres.  Necessary amenities and services are to find in the village of Guntin, at 3.5 km from the property. The village of Portomarin is located at 12 km. This is an important stop for the pilgrims walking the French Way to Santiago de Compostela when they cross the river Miño.

House:
The house is a traditional Galician stone-built house on two floors with a total measurement of 460 m². The thick stone walls and chestnut wooden beams are in good condition, there are a few new aluminium windows and the chestnut wooden flooring and slate roof are in acceptable state of repair. Besides that, renovations are required. The ground floor comprises as usual the animal pens and stables, a wine cellar and a charming “Lareira”. This is the old stone kitchen floor and fireplace. Interior stairs ascend to the first floor. This is the living area with a living / dining room and 5 bedrooms.

Land and outbuildings:
The house is situated in a fully enclosed courtyard of 823 m² with two lovely stone barns (134 m² and 104 m²) There is also an adjacent plot of land measuring 1.820 m². Both barns are with perfect stone walls and offer lots of potential for conversion into more living space, independent apartments or cottages. On the land you can also find a charming and typical Galician “Hórreo” (a sort of granary on stone pillars).

Services:
The property has mains water supply and two private wells, electricity and possibilities for Internet connection.

Measurements:
House: 248 + 212 m² = 460  m².
Barn 1: 134 m².
Barn 2: 104 m².
Courtyard: 823 m².

Location:
The location is on the edge of a peacefully located hamlet. Necessary amenities and services are to find in the village of Guntin, at 3.5 km from the property. The village of Portomarin is located at 12 km. This place with a stunning Romanesque church is an important stop for the pilgrims walking the French Way to Santiago de Compostela when they cross the river Miño. Another important Romanesque church on the Way to Santiago is located in Vilar de Donas, at 13 km from the property.

Airports:
– Santiago de Compostela (Lavacolla):         1 hour by car (72 Km.)
– A Coruña (Alvedro)                                     1 hour and 20 minutes by car (98 Km.)
– Vigo (Peinador):                                          1 hour and 50 minutes by car (160 Km.)
– Porto (Saa Carneiro, Portugal)                    2 hours and 55 minutes by car (279 Km.)