€ 188,000
Villacarriedo Country house for sale
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4 beds
2 baths
190 m2 built
13800 m2 plot size
Price has dropped from 210,000 euro. Set in 3.5 acres (13,800 m2) of its own pasture and woodland, Casita la Brisa (literally the Little Breezy House) offers fabulous views of the Valley de Pisueña and a sizeable family dwelling, 33kms from Santander and the spectacular beaches of Cantabria. The ferry goes twice a week to Plymouth and daily flights to London are available from Santander Airport (45 mins) or Bilbao (1.3 hrs). With good road access off a country lane, (600 metres from nearest bar-restaurant and regular buses to Santander) Casita la Brisa has a garage/store (4,5m x 4,5m) and ample parking for at least six cars. The garden surrounding the house has recently been planted with weeping willows, beech, ash, oak, maple and silver birch and already has a variety of fruiting bushes established. The land itself is currently let for grazing and would provide an excellent small holding. The valley is renowned for its livestock. Sheik Mohamed breeds and breaks his endurance horses at a stud nearby. The house was once a barn and dwelling before being recently converted into two self contained apartments, which could easily be adapted to become a superb family house. The new insulated roof is of terracotta tiles and the walls rendered and painted white. The house is completely insulated (interior walls and ceilings) in 40mm polystyrene, with plaster and pine panelling throughout the rooms. The ground floor consists of an entrance hall (4m x 1.15m), leading through a glazed door to a large open living area and fully equipped kitchen (8m x 6.5m). Two double bedrooms (2.67x3.67m) & (2.67 x 2.5m) and a family bathroom (2.5 x 1.75m) lead off the living area. There is a box room (2.6 x 1.7m) where a staircase could be inserted to connect to the upper floor. A large wood-burning stove in the living area provides all round heating and the apartment has terracotta tiles throughout with ample electrical power points and TV aerial sockets. Total floor area: approx. 95m2. This self-contained flat can let out for 400€ per month or 90€ per day in high season (July/August). That is what the owner has been doing in the last few years, now she prefers searching for a smaller place for her to look after, less garden and fewer metres of house, that is the reason of selling this charming property Upper floor: reached by an outside staircase and balcony/terrace, the upper flat has glazed double doors leading into a large living/dining space with fully equipped kitchen (8 x 6m). Above the two double bedrooms (3 x 2.75m) and family bathroom (3 x 1.5m) is a useful attic space (6 x 3m) in the eaves, reached by a unique stairway. A woodburning stove provides all round heating and there are ample electric power points, tv aerial etc. Total space approx 95 m2. Mains electricity and water are connected while hot water is provided by bottled gas. Drainage is to a modern 3 x chamber septic tank. The Position: Spectacular views all round; to the south east Castro Valneira (1800 metres); or the rolling hills to the south and west to the dramatic Cantabrian sunsets. The nearest village is Villacarriedo (2kms) and market town, Selaya (3kms), heart of Pasiego country. The surrounding valleys are rich in ancient Pasiego culture. Thermal springs and spas abound along with Palaeolithic caves and paintings dating back 25,000 years. The famous surfing coastline and choice of golden beaches is only 30kms away and, as a main hub, Santander is a fine bay city with excellent amenities.
