Finca/Country House for sale in Casas del Senor, Monóvar / Monóver, Alicante

This agricultural cottage has an area of 92.42 m2 and sits on a large plot of 26,407 m2. The cottage is located in the countryside near the village of Casas del Señor, and 5 minutes from the town of Monóvar and all amenities. The house benefits from agricultural water and currently has a garage, public rooms, and a bathroom.

Monóvar is a small town in Alicante province, with a population of 13,060 people. It is about 15 km from Pinoso and, like Pinoso, is famous for its marble quarries, shoe making, and wine. It is in a pretty, mountainous area; the town stands at a height of 341 m. Monóvar has several traditional fiestas during the year, ranging from “Dwarves and Giants” in July to the week-long town fiesta in September in honour of the Virgen de los Remedios.

Traditional food, like Pinoso, includes rice made with rabbit and snail, gazpacho manchego (a hearty rabbit stew), migas (fried breadcrumbs with garlic and usually chorizo), and, of course, the local red wine. There are 4 bodegas close by.

There is evidence of people living in this area since pre-history. The Romans also lived here; the remains of a Roman villa have been discovered in the nearby village of Mañá. In the Islamic era, Monóvar and Chinorla were fortified with a castle and a tower. The first documented history of Monóvar was in the 13th century. When the Moors were expelled from Spain in 1609, Monóvar lost nearly 80% of its population. As a result, Monóvar became depopulated and abandoned. As a reward for their support of the Bourbon Dynasty in the War of Succession, Philip V gave Monóvar the title “Muy noble, fiel, ilustre & leal” (Very noble, faithful, illustrious & loyal), which was incorporated into their coat of arms with a lily flower.

During the 18th century, the population and economy began to grow again, with a resurgence of agriculture, including cereals, olives, and grapes. This century also saw the construction of some of Monóvar’s most emblematic buildings, which you can still see today: the Torre del Reloj (clock tower), John the Baptist Church, the Chapel of the Virgin del Remedio, and the Hermitage and Convent of Saint Barbara, which overlooks the town from the top of a hill, keeping guard over Monóvar. In the middle of the 18th century, the railway came to Monóvar, giving access to the rail line running from Alicante to Madrid, and of course this played an important role in the town’s economic development. In the 20th century, Monóvar finally got the official title of city, as a consequence of its rapid growth. Since the 1920s, the main industries have been soap, flour, shoe making, and marble.

The modern-day town has many bars and restaurants, small shops, a large supermarket, a bullring, two wineries, a theatre/concert hall, and a cultural centre. Monóvar is a safe and friendly place to live and makes an interesting day visit. It is located on the CV83, the main road that runs from Elda to Pinoso.