Unique property for sale in the district of Rama Caida, San Rafael, Province of Mendoza, Argentina
Comfortable family home with the potential to be used for a tourist enterprise
The property consists of two buildings - the main house and a cabaña
The main house (approx.. 150 sqm) has 2 bedrooms, a study/ 3rd bedroom, bathroom, entrance hall, open plan living room and kitchen. The house is attached to the neighboring building, an old winery of very robust construction
The cabaña (approx.. 150sqm) has a self-contained accommodation section (sleeps 2-6) consisting of a large kitchen/living area and separate bedroom; a laundry room, a storage shed, a purpose built artist's studio, and a sizeable quincho or patio. (Sits 10-12)
There is a large established garden (approx. 1000sqm)
Situated in a peaceful area 14 km from the center of the small city of San Rafael
Property price is $100,000 (U.S dollars)
The main house has a lot of character. It is over 100 years old, built of adobe reinforced with steel. The thick walls of this traditional construction method mean that it is well insulated and keeps relatively cool in the summer and warm in winter
The house was rewired in 2008, when it was also retiled throughout apart from the bathroom which is basic but functional. There are ceiling fans in each of the main rooms
The kitchen was renovated at this time and has substantial storage
The house has many attractive features such as the original wooden window frames and shutters. It is spacious and airy. In the summer the foliage from the trees helps to keep the house cool, in the winter it receives lots of light
There are two bedrooms and a study which could be used as a third bedroom. All are 4m square. There is a sizeable hall with double doors opening to the front of the house
The main room has double doors to the garden and a single kitchen door. All the doors and windows have security bars of an attractive design
The cabana contains:
1) A self-contained accommodation unit - bathroom, double bedroom and large kitchen /living area. This is spacious and can easily accommodate 2-4 more guests. Living room has double doors to garden, there is also an entrance from the quincho
2) Laundry/storage room
3) Galpon or storage area with external doors to garden
4) Purpose built artist's studio with double doors to garden. This is situated at the end at the accommodation area. A door could easily be put in between the two, adding an extra room to the accommodation section
5) Quincho or covered patio area. This has a sizable parilla (built in barbeque) and sink. There is room for a large table seating 10 - 12 people
The cabana is 12 meters from the main house. There is a partially covered concrete patio area between the two
There is an established garden containing mature olive and plum trees and many decorative trees and shrubs. It is shady and cool in the summer and a riot of colour in the autumn
The main garden is behind the house. there is also a small area at the front of the house that has potential for further development. At the moment it contains a mature palm tree
The garden is fenced in on all sides and secluded and safe for children
The houses faces onto a fairly quiet road. There is an attractive pebble wall in front of the property, with a gate that can be locked as required
Rama Caida is a semi-rural district 14 km form the center of San Rafael
It is a peaceful area where tourist businesses sit alongside small holdings and farms
It is a soft fruit growing region and there are many wineries
The house is well situated for local amenities
There are shops, including a pharmacy and grocery shops, and a primary school less than a km away
There is a regular bus service into town from a stop at the end of the road
There is a small local shop selling basic provisions less than 2 minute walk from the house
The neighbors are friendly and the area has the feel of a village with the advantage that it is within easy reach of San Rafael. This small city has public and private hospitals; schools and universities; a lively night life and cultural scene
The city of Mendoza is 180 km to the north and has all the amenities of a big city
The house is close (20km) from the Valle Grande which is a very beautiful gorge with many tourist facilities, leading on to the stunning Canon de Atuel
World class skiing is available at Las Leñas, a couple of hours drive away
More photos are available if required but they are from a few years ago
If you are interested in the property of would like more information, please get in touch