Finca/Country House for sale in Yecla, Murcia

Wonderful historic 1704 country estate with 6 bedrooms, rustic charm, vineyards, and endless potential.

Step back in time and experience the true essence of Spanish heritage with this incredibly large country estate originally built in 1704 and steeped in rich history, including a former fort from the war of the Spanish succession. This rare gem offers character, space and a world of opportunity set on expansive land with breathtaking natural surroundings. The main house has 6 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 toilet, 2 living rooms with cozy fireplaces, a rustic kitchen with potential to expand and modernize, traditional wine cellar annexes, garages, and 3 charming rustic cottages ideal for renovation into guest houses or rentals.

Additional buildings include corrals and storage barns. Farm equipment is included, including 2 tractors and trailers. You also have garages and much more. The expansive grounds include vineyards, olive groves, almond orchards, forest and scrubland, and open pastures, ideal for livestock or equestrian use.

This estate is a rare opportunity for anyone looking to embrace country living, run a self-sufficient farm, create a rural tourism retreat, or restore a historic treasure to its former glory. With so much land and existing infrastructure, the possibilities are endless, from wellness retreats to holiday lets or your very own dream family home.

It needs some TLC, but the potential is enormous.

Viewings are highly recommended to discover a unique piece of history and create something truly special.

Yecla is a beautiful large town with a population of around 35,000 people and has every amenity you would ever need, including supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants, and hospital.

The town has a singular spirit due to its enclave situation, and is often described as the living image of Castilian Murcia, the area of transition between the coastal zone and the plains of La Mancha. It is a town with enormous character which has impressed writers such as Azorín and Pío Baroja.

Yecla has notable sights such as the Church of La Purísima and the Plaza Mayor, as well as other places of great beauty, like the Church of El Salvador, the Marketplace, and the Clock Tower.

The region offers hiking, cycling and potholing options. Take a bike along the track that leads to Monte Arabí to see the Neolithic rock paintings that decorate the caves of the Canto de la Visera and Mediodía, and a long-distance hiking trail that comes down from the north of Spain to the Levant and passes through the region.

The region also has intense economic activity, based mainly on the manufacture of furniture, including an important world-famous fair. Local wines have their own Denominación de Origen and have won numerous awards in competitions in Spain and abroad.