A world of natural splendour surrounds this estate
Here is a singular opportunity to own one of the most historic posesiones (country estates) in the north of Mallorca.
With a beautiful and tranquil setting on the slopes of the Tramuntana range, the exceptional 13th-century country estate sits majestically on 620 acres in the desirable Vall d’en March.
It is not just a beautiful Mallorquin finca, surrounded by wildlife and 360-degree views, but also a working farm and organic olive estate, with thousands of ancient olive trees, a herd of Mallorquin and Spanish sheep, a large green garden and carob trees.
The estate is a haven for lovers of outdoor living, offering great opportunities for hiking, biking, climbing, hunting (wild birds, goats and rabbits are plentiful), mushroom picking, bird watching and horse riding, plus plenty of solitude, tranquillity and seclusion from the outside world.
While most of the main house was completed by the late 19th century, the house was originally built around a 13th-century Moorish tower, which is the centre of one of the two patios. It has a spiral staircase that leads to a large attic and a matanza room, used traditionally to cure the locally produced hams and sausages.
The historic farmhouse offers approximately 1,300m² of living space and is comprised of nine bedrooms, two kitchens, a living room, dining room and three sitting rooms. Nearly every room has a fireplace. It also features a bodega (wine cellar), a carpenter’s shop and two large covered outdoor ovens. There is an independent, single-bedroom staff apartment with kitchen.
One of the standout features is the enormous olive pressing room, where oil is still produced in the traditional way. It boasts an original olive oil press, a tafona, dating back to 1833. A small portion of the olives is used to produce oil in this press, using an ancient millstone and the resident mule. The remainder is pressed in a nearby co-operative press, producing oil of a high commercial standard which, as an ecological oil, commands a premium price.
Altogether there are ten major buildings on the estate, including two large, 2-storey garages and two stables containing five stalls. There is a recently constructed hunting lodge that boasts views as far as the Bay of Alcudia. It offers a great hall with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, two bedrooms, kitchen and a lookout tower. At the top of the farm is a large valley with arable fields and a shepherd’s hut.
Within the grounds of the property are numerous fruit trees producing figs, apricots, plums, grapes, peaches, pomegranates, persimmons, apples, pears, lemons and oranges. There are several fields, currently planted in alfalfa, that are suitable for fruit trees or an expanded green garden or vineyard. Garden enthusiasts will love the hundreds of rose bushes and the full kitchen garden surrounding the main house and pool area.
During the fall, there is an abundance of wild mushrooms, including the area’s famous chanterelles. For those who enjoy nature at its finest and wildest state, there are wild martens, local mountain cats (ginetas) and other wildlife, as well as a wide variety of flora. The estate is also home to eagles, hawks and the extremely rare black vulture. Many migratory birds travelling between Northern Europe to Africa stop off, too.
The exceptional country estate is located in Vall d’en March, a lovely valley at the bottom of the Tramuntana mountain range, about 12 minutes from the town Pollensa. The sea is only a 15-minute-drive away.
This is country living at its best.
Price: € 8.75 million.
