Restored Galician Residence in UNESCO Ribeira Sacra, Spain €580,000
Property Details
Location: Spain, Sober, Galicia
(Ribeira Sacra, Northwest)
Sale price: €580,000 Euros
Listed by: Patrice Besse
Land Area: 1,174 m²
Internal Area: 419 m²
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Energy Rating/Class: n/a
Features: UNESCO World Heritage Site location · Indoor swimming pool · Schist walls · Chestnut beams · Exposed stone · Terracotta floors · Contemporary wing · Cellar · Terraced vineyards · Sil canyon views · Gardens with lawns · Paved terraces · 1 parking space · Romanesque monasteries nearby · 45km from Ourense · 155km from Santiago Airport
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A thousand years of history sits in the Ribeira Sacra, where terraced vineyards and Romanesque monasteries are part and parcel of the landscape. This restored Galician residence occupies 1,174 m² in the heart of that UNESCO World Heritage Site, 45 kilometres from Ourense.
It's one of those locations where the setting does genuine work: you're surrounded by cultural heritage that predates modern Spain, in a landscape that's been cultivated since medieval monks first planted vines on these impossible slopes.
The 419 m² building respects traditional Galician architecture through its materials. Schist walls and chestnut beams are the noble materials this region's been building with for centuries.
Spread over two floors, the rooms have exposed stone walls, terracotta floors, and those substantial chestnut beams overhead. It's elegant without being precious, restored without losing the authenticity that makes old buildings worth saving in the first place.
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Then there's the contemporary wing, which houses an indoor swimming pool and relaxation areas. The contrast works because it's honest: old building, modern addition, both serving different functions without one trying to mimic the other. Indoor pools in rural Spain aren't common outside high-end rural tourism properties, which suggests either serious personal use or rental income potential.
The Rental Yield Calculator will show you what restored properties with this level of finish and facilities generate in Galicia's emerging wine tourism market; the Ribeira Sacra's UNESCO status has driven increased visitor interest over recent years.
Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a cellar that's practically mandatory in a wine region. Gardens extend over lawns and paved terraces, all facing the Sil canyons. That view's worth noting: the Sil river carved dramatic gorges through this landscape, and properties with canyon views command attention from buyers after something more dramatic than standard countryside vistas.
Galicia operates differently from Spain's Mediterranean coast or southern interior. The climate's wetter, the architecture's distinct, the culture's Celtic-influenced rather than purely Iberian.
Use the Property Market Comparison Tool to see how Galicia's rural property prices stack up against Andalusia, Catalonia, or the Balearics; you'll find better value per square metre here, though you're trading beach proximity for:
- mountains,
- rivers, and
- green landscapes.
The Property Price Converter will show you what €580,000 translates to in your home currency, though it's worth noting Galicia offers unusually good value for restored properties of this quality.
Getting around:
· 155 kilometres from Santiago de Compostela Airport,
· 42.3 kilometres from Ourense Train Station,
· 158 kilometres from the sea.
You're not coastal, but you're well-positioned for exploring northwest Spain's distinctive character.
Ourense itself offers:
- thermal baths,
- proper infrastructure, and
- transport links.
Sober sits 5.5 kilometres from Canaval in the heart of the Ribeira Sacra's wine-producing valleys.
At €580,000, you're paying for restoration quality, heritage location, and that indoor pool facility. Spain's purchase costs in Galicia typically run around 10-12% on top of the asking price; use the Total Property Cost Calculator to map out transfer tax, notary fees, and registration costs.
The cellar, terraced vineyard setting, and UNESCO designation position this for either serious personal use or development as a high-end rural tourism offering.
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