€ 700,000
Sierra De Fuentes Villa for sale
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Ref : ECH-JB1
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4 Beds
4 Baths
Pool
large, recently built, substantial country house with excellent 360º views, situated in an area for the special protection of birds (zepa), on the outskirts of the village of sierra de fuentes, within only 8 minutes' drive from cáceres city: a unesco world heritage site with the third largest collection of medieval monuments in europe.
surrounded by traditional woodland, with ample water supply and standing in its own fully landscaped grounds within a very quiet and well-communicated area, within 6 minutes' drive from cáceres city main hospital, and large superstores such as carrefour, eroski and mercadona.
within easy distance of: trujillo (20 minutes - motorway currently under construction), mérida (50 minutes by motorway), seville (150 minutes by motorway) and madrid (150 minutes by motorway). the nearest airport in badajoz is at 85 kms distance.
immediate surroundings of the property:
the green foothills of la sierra del risco are designated as specially protected nature areas where no further building is permitted, due to its classification as "zepa" area (special area for the protection of birds). there are many archaeological remains in the area, as well as a centre for research & recovery of protected birds.
the area, facing south, enjoys a mild micro-climate.
a description of the grounds:
situated in the foothills of la sierra del risco, it comprises a flat surface area of 5,320 m2, totally fenced in by 2,5 metres high chainlink fencing, and surrounded by open traditional dehesa (woodland). within the grounds there are some forty centennial olive trees with a high production of table olives + oil for home use. the grounds are planted with another thirty different monumental trees (pine - araucaria - cypress, etc.). the grounds have been fully landscaped with gardens, gravel roads, ample parking spaces, an ample driveway which runs around the entire house. installed throughout are modern drip irrigation and diffusion irrigation systems.
there is a 85 m deep well with a volume of 2.8 litres per second, which is more than ample for all the year-round property's needs. the well has been analyzed as fit for human consumption, with a low mineral content.
a fully landscaped 10 x 4 square metres swimming pool with modern filtration plant, surrounded by a lawn fenced off on all sides with heather hedges.
the house has been designed and constructed in a totally original style, with artesanal traditional stonework throughout, only using the very best materials available.
photographs of all the stages of construction are available, as well as of the geological study, the laying of the foundations, etc.
final work on the house and grounds was completed in august, 2006. all construction work is fully covered by a ten years? guarantee. all carpentry & antique-style brickwork was carried out by special craftsmen. handforged grills are installed on all windows and doors.
all windows installed are provided with thermal insulation, set in modern aluminum frames covered with a wood finish. the house is fully screened throughout.
all outer doors are armour-plated, with bullet-proof glass.
craftwork chimneys, lintels, outer walls, patio, outbuildings all finished in traditional style artesanal brickwork.
highly-insulated, traditionally tiled roof and walls (very thick expanded polyurethane).
due to its first-class insulation, the house does not need any air conditioning, being cool in summer and retaining warmth throughout during winter. central heating and hot water provided by diesel fuel. the high-quality bathroom and toilet fittings are made by roca in a rural style. high quality floors throughout.
constructed area: 465 m2 plus 200 m2 for the lumber room/garage. then there are a number of other rooms not included in the above-mentioned footage.
layout: two floors. the first floor consists in its entirety of a study 45 m2 in size, which is furnished with handcrafted bookcases and enjoys excellent 360º views.
the ground floor:
- a large kitchen of 31 m2, with newly handcrafted trad. style kitchencabinets throughout, designer carpentry, marble work tops, beautiful stone walls and a fireplace with a built-in stove, separate pantry/storage area, which leads off to the garage;
- a 45 m2 living/dining room with spectacular stone walls and beautifully handcrafted stairs leading to the study on the first floor;
- 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom with exposed stonework, a walk-in wardrobe and a spacious, fully equipped, master bathroom. the guestroom is also provided with its own bathroom w. bath + shower;
- a fully-tiled wine cellar 30 m2 in size;
- a large corridor; a large entrance hall is entered from a substantial outsize porch;
- 11 large built-in wardrobes throughout the house, with massive extra storage cupboards in the garage;
- a 70 m2 garage with the same degree of insulation as the main house, fitted with automatic doors;
- a boiler room and boiler with a 1,000-litre cistern;
- an exterior bathroom;
- a covered barbecue;
- a large 190 m2 courtyard, with a lemon tree and two orange trees.
- the well;
- a separate dog kennel.
the height of all the rooms is 3.15 m.
all legal documents are fully in order and duly registered, which is unique in this nature area:
- municipal licence;
- the license from the town planning commission of the junta (regional government) of extremadura;
- the official report on the environmental impact;
- the certificate of occupancy & licence of first occupation;
- duly registered notarial deeds of the plot and the house.
- electricity supply contract, 40 amps.
please note: the purchaser may take up the present mortgage of approx. 540,000 euros, free of any transfer costs, with caja madrid bank, cáceres.
my suggestion is to make an offer, after detailed inspection.
surrounded by traditional woodland, with ample water supply and standing in its own fully landscaped grounds within a very quiet and well-communicated area, within 6 minutes' drive from cáceres city main hospital, and large superstores such as carrefour, eroski and mercadona.
within easy distance of: trujillo (20 minutes - motorway currently under construction), mérida (50 minutes by motorway), seville (150 minutes by motorway) and madrid (150 minutes by motorway). the nearest airport in badajoz is at 85 kms distance.
immediate surroundings of the property:
the green foothills of la sierra del risco are designated as specially protected nature areas where no further building is permitted, due to its classification as "zepa" area (special area for the protection of birds). there are many archaeological remains in the area, as well as a centre for research & recovery of protected birds.
the area, facing south, enjoys a mild micro-climate.
a description of the grounds:
situated in the foothills of la sierra del risco, it comprises a flat surface area of 5,320 m2, totally fenced in by 2,5 metres high chainlink fencing, and surrounded by open traditional dehesa (woodland). within the grounds there are some forty centennial olive trees with a high production of table olives + oil for home use. the grounds are planted with another thirty different monumental trees (pine - araucaria - cypress, etc.). the grounds have been fully landscaped with gardens, gravel roads, ample parking spaces, an ample driveway which runs around the entire house. installed throughout are modern drip irrigation and diffusion irrigation systems.
there is a 85 m deep well with a volume of 2.8 litres per second, which is more than ample for all the year-round property's needs. the well has been analyzed as fit for human consumption, with a low mineral content.
a fully landscaped 10 x 4 square metres swimming pool with modern filtration plant, surrounded by a lawn fenced off on all sides with heather hedges.
the house has been designed and constructed in a totally original style, with artesanal traditional stonework throughout, only using the very best materials available.
photographs of all the stages of construction are available, as well as of the geological study, the laying of the foundations, etc.
final work on the house and grounds was completed in august, 2006. all construction work is fully covered by a ten years? guarantee. all carpentry & antique-style brickwork was carried out by special craftsmen. handforged grills are installed on all windows and doors.
all windows installed are provided with thermal insulation, set in modern aluminum frames covered with a wood finish. the house is fully screened throughout.
all outer doors are armour-plated, with bullet-proof glass.
craftwork chimneys, lintels, outer walls, patio, outbuildings all finished in traditional style artesanal brickwork.
highly-insulated, traditionally tiled roof and walls (very thick expanded polyurethane).
due to its first-class insulation, the house does not need any air conditioning, being cool in summer and retaining warmth throughout during winter. central heating and hot water provided by diesel fuel. the high-quality bathroom and toilet fittings are made by roca in a rural style. high quality floors throughout.
constructed area: 465 m2 plus 200 m2 for the lumber room/garage. then there are a number of other rooms not included in the above-mentioned footage.
layout: two floors. the first floor consists in its entirety of a study 45 m2 in size, which is furnished with handcrafted bookcases and enjoys excellent 360º views.
the ground floor:
- a large kitchen of 31 m2, with newly handcrafted trad. style kitchencabinets throughout, designer carpentry, marble work tops, beautiful stone walls and a fireplace with a built-in stove, separate pantry/storage area, which leads off to the garage;
- a 45 m2 living/dining room with spectacular stone walls and beautifully handcrafted stairs leading to the study on the first floor;
- 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom with exposed stonework, a walk-in wardrobe and a spacious, fully equipped, master bathroom. the guestroom is also provided with its own bathroom w. bath + shower;
- a fully-tiled wine cellar 30 m2 in size;
- a large corridor; a large entrance hall is entered from a substantial outsize porch;
- 11 large built-in wardrobes throughout the house, with massive extra storage cupboards in the garage;
- a 70 m2 garage with the same degree of insulation as the main house, fitted with automatic doors;
- a boiler room and boiler with a 1,000-litre cistern;
- an exterior bathroom;
- a covered barbecue;
- a large 190 m2 courtyard, with a lemon tree and two orange trees.
- the well;
- a separate dog kennel.
the height of all the rooms is 3.15 m.
all legal documents are fully in order and duly registered, which is unique in this nature area:
- municipal licence;
- the license from the town planning commission of the junta (regional government) of extremadura;
- the official report on the environmental impact;
- the certificate of occupancy & licence of first occupation;
- duly registered notarial deeds of the plot and the house.
- electricity supply contract, 40 amps.
please note: the purchaser may take up the present mortgage of approx. 540,000 euros, free of any transfer costs, with caja madrid bank, cáceres.
my suggestion is to make an offer, after detailed inspection.
