San Rafael - Argentina: Featured Property

Fabulous property in San Rafael, Argentina. The total property comprises of three dwellings and 45 acres of land but the owner is willing to sell the dwellings and land separately.


Location: 28kms/17.5miles South West of San Rafael in the Mendoza Province of Argentina – Co ordinates 34 45 29S 68 11 06W (the central point between two of the dwellings). The owner is willing to portion the property as follows -


3 Houses on 3 Acres Main House, Second House and Cabin on 3 acres of land - $250,000 - for all 3 Properties


Main House – Single storey farmhouse style
3 Bedrooms - All bedrooms have enough space for either one double or two single beds. One of the bedrooms has an open fireplace another has a glass fronted sealed wood burning heater. 1 ½ bathrooms - 1 with full bath, shower over, toilet, bidet and wash basin ½ toilet and washbasin  Large kitchen – with central island for informal dining Utility room – plumbing for washing machine and electric points for freezer/refrigerator  Large living room – with open fire, currently used as dining area, office and sitting area Ample Parking – enough for 10 or more cars Built in 1890 – hence lots of character.


Cabin – Close proximity to the main house great for overnight guests or having friends and family visit Two storey lodge style  - Ground floor – Sitting, dining, cooking and bathroom Upper floor – One very large bedroom that could comfortably sleep 4 This is ideal for having friends and family to stay over.  The current owner has rented it out short term to mainly foreigners who are in San Rafael looking to purchase property.


Second House This is a new build, completed in July 2005 and is of modern design. 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms – each with shower, toilet and washbasin Large modern kitchenUtility roomSitting / dining area Carport and work shed Rental potential: long term $500 US per month, short term vacation let in high season (summer and winter) $400 per week.


Land - available to purchase separately 24.5 acres Farmland - $50,000 USD There are 24.5 acres of farmland, some of which is prepared for planting but the majority does need some work.  The land would be suitable for planting olives, grapes, plums, apricots, peaches, nut trees or other cash crops such as alphalpa, garlic or onions.  The neighbouring land is all planted indicating that the soil is fertile.  There is a system of irrigation channels in place but these would benefit from some attention to make them more effective.  Majority of the allocated irrigation water at this present time is directed to the eucalyptus forest to promote growth of the trees.


12.5 acres Eucalyptus Forrest plus 5 acres grazing land - $50,000 There is a eucalyptus forest which spans over 12.5 acres and is a mix of fully mature and maturing trees.  Eucalyptus wood is in demand for firewood to fire brick kilns and for furniture and ceiling beams.  Timber crops have great advantages over fruit crops as they can be harvested at a time of your choosing rather than when the fruit is ripe.  Between the eucalyptus forest and the river there are 5 acres of land which is not suitable for planting but could be fenced off and used to graze cattle/goats/sheep. 


This is a wonderful property and a very peaceful retreat from the rigors of modern life but with an easy drive to the nearest town of San Rafael.Priced individually the components of this property amount to $350,000 but the owner would sell the property in its entirety for $300,000


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