This spectacular country property includes a beautifully restored Galician Pazo set on a magnificent plot of gardens, orchards, expanses of vines in a secluded setting with a backdrop of the hills beyond and boasting a natural spring and stream that borders the end of the plot. The house was completely rebuilt in local country stone and enlarged in 1992 whilst still retaining a host of original features.
This well-loved Family Home has 10 good-sized bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, a large living room with a feature fireplace, a cosy library and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining room on the main floor. (Photos of this Floor available on request) On the ground floor there is a further double bedroom, a galley style kitchen, another full bathroom and open living/dining room with an access stairwell to the main floor. In addition to this, there is also another rustic dining room with an original style fireplace, ideal for family gatherings or friends. The ground floor also has a gym, sauna and a heated pool for use throughout the year.
There is a separate Boiler room, A spacious garage and separate workshop. Propane fuelled underfloor heating. The gardens also have other stone out buildings which house an amazing stone barbecue and a wood-burning oven, a full kitchen and a large indoor as well as outdoor dining room.
There is a further large stone storage building/barn for all the machinery and garden tools. Several woodsheds, compost, irrigation wells, etc.
The 8,150 m² plot is divided into two sections, the vegetable garden, vines and a Galician kiwi plantation, and the well tendered manicured gardens that surround the house, made up of fruit trees, camellias, magnolias, and an abundance of other ornamental plants. Garden worked with intense care and affection throughout many years. Wine was once produced, so the property has a stone cellar with traditional wooden barrels and part of the original vines are preserved in the garden.
The Location:
This rural property is just a stone’s throw away from the pretty centre of Tomiño along the beautiful Baixo Miño which stretches along the coast banks of the Estuary Minho between Galicia and Portugal. The Historic Town of Tui is just 5 mins away and is situated on the riverbanks of the border with Portugal. Tui also offers is a large shopping complex and the town centre with all amenities, and every service, one might require. Tomiño is a pretty village is also close by offering a number of amenities including fresh food market, local festivals/fiestas/markets, cafés and restaurants and many other businesses thriving in this area of growth.
The area of the Baixo miño boasts a microclimate that is the envy of the rest of Galicia, which means both Summers and winters are mild and extreme weather is less frequent. This peaceful coast is also inhabited by a number of beautiful villages, from the Historic village of Tuy to the popular and Vibrant La Guardia.
The Spectacular beaches of the Val Miñor (video) are but a short drive away, including the Historic Fishing Village of Bayonne.
All of these areas are within easy reach and offer the best in local Galician cuisine, Festivals, fiestas, live concerts and numerous markets. There is also a multitude of tourist attractions both historic and cultural throughout the areas, such as the Monte Tecla nearby, as well as a huge variety of activities such as hiking, horse riding, kayaking and other water sports.
Communications:
The closest big City is the Vibrant city of Vigo!(Video) There are Good roads and motorways. The closest Airports are : Vigo Airport (40 minutes drive), Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport in Porto (Portugal), (60 minutes drive). Santiago de Compostela Airport, ( 1 hour and 30 drive). (There are also Trains and Buses from Vigo and Tuy) You can also catch Fast Trains AVE to Madrid and La Coruña and there are regular ferry services from Baiona & Vigo to the beautiful islands/natural Parks on the coast of Galicia such as the islas cies.
