Quasar Homes | Galician country homes & rural properties

This is a partially renovated stone-built country home with garden. We are talking about a high profile location in the Ribeira Sacra region. The location is very close to the spectacular canyon of the river Sil, at just 1 km from the property (20 minutes walking). The village of Sober is at 6 km (10 minutes by car) and the main town of Monforte de Lemos within a 20-minute drive (at 15 km).

House (70 + 71 = 141 m²)
The house itself is a charming rustic country house, fully stone-built and partially renovated. It is also connected to a stone building measuring 40 m² per floor with potential to increase the living space. The owner has a floor plan for a project of 3 apartments joining both buildings together. The main house offers an open space and one part with a concrete flooring. It has also a brand new roof.

Adjacent stone building (80 m²)
Connected to the main house is a stone building measuring 40 m² per floor, offering potential to increase the living space. The owner has a floor plan for a project of 3 apartments joining both buildings together.

Garden
The house is situated in a garden measuring 241 m².

Services

• Local mains water

• Private well

• Electricity connected

• Different options for internet connection

Location
The location is very peaceful in a small rural village and at only 1 km from the wonderful canyon of the river Sil (20 minutes walking). The typical terraced vineyards near the river Sil are very close to the property and they produce powerful wines of high quality. The area stands out for the beauty of its landscape, among the terraces of vine cultivation reflecting in the waters of the river. There are several viewpoints within walking distance from where you can overlook one of the most stunning sceneries in Spain and there are different interesting trails for the hikers.

The village of Sober is at 6 km (10 minutes by car) and the main town of Monforte de Lemos within a 20-minute drive (at 15 km). Monforte de Lemos offers all necessary amenities, facilities and services, such as a hospital, hypermarkets, all kind of local shops, banks, schools, bars and restaurants. The airport of Santiago de Compostela is located at 1 hour and 40 minutes by car.

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” state owned hotel), the old Jewish quarter, the convent of “Las Clarisas” with an important museum of sacred art and the lovely bridge over the river Cabe.

Airports

• Santiago de Compostela (Lavacolla): 1 hour and 40 minutes by car (139 km)

• Vigo (Peinador): 1 hour and 35 minutes by car (144 km)

• A Coruña (Alvedro): 1 hour and 50 minutes by car (178 km)

• Porto (Sá Carneiro, Portugal): 2 hours and 40 minutes by car (257 km)

• Oviedo (Asturias): 2 hours and 50 minutes by car (286 km)