19th century manor house with winery and building land in Carballeda de Avia

Manor house in Carballeda de Avia, a period legacy among vineyards

This property is located in a small village in Carballeda de Avia, just 8 km from Ribadavia, capital of the O Ribeiro region. Set in a unique environment surrounded by vineyards and lush forests, the estate stands as a testament to the historical wealth of this wine-growing area.

The architectural ensemble dates from the late 19th century, and is linked to the story of a noblewoman from the area who bequeathed the house to the orphaned son of a village teacher, whose biography served as inspiration for the book 'A taberna do Galo' by Celso Emilio Ferreiro.

The property, completely enclosed by a stone wall, comprises a total of 817 m² built distributed across several structures that combine spaces ready to inhabit and others to restore, all articulated around a large central cobbled courtyard.

The ensemble also includes two adjoining plots of building land of almost 2000 m² each, which include a water mine, washhouse and water tank.

Historic architecture articulated around a large central courtyard

An imposing wooden gate in the stonework wall leads directly to the large cobbled courtyard that acts as the heart of the property, connecting the different buildings that make up the ensemble.

Here, a beautiful stone staircase ascends to the balcony that runs along the entire main facade and part of the wall enclosing the courtyard, creating a privileged space from which to contemplate the ensemble.

The main house, a dwelling that combines traditional character and modern comfort

From the exterior balcony there is access to the main dwelling, which begins on the first floor and is completely habitable, with spaces that feature modern finishes and others that preserve their original structure with exposed stone walls and wooden floors.

The dwelling has a kitchen fully equipped that combines modern appliances with a traditional wood-burning stove, 2 living-dining rooms, one with modern finishes and another with original exposed stone structure, 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a pantry.

The dwelling connects to another area of the house yet to be restored, where we find a huge room with terrace, a gallery and access to the attic.

Second dwelling to restore with bathroom already renovated

A beautiful wooden gallery, visible from the courtyard, connects the main dwelling with a second dwelling yet to be restored, except for a completely renovated bathroom. This additional building offers multiple possibilities for conversion according to the new owner's preferences.

Ground floor with stables, barns and a winery with history

The ground floor of the ensemble houses multiple auxiliary spaces that preserve all their original character. Old stables and barns of various sizes, with their original exposed stone walls, offer additional storage space with transformation potential.

The large winery is one of the most valuable elements of the ensemble. This space preserves old ceramic and large wooden barrels, tangible testimonies to the wine-making activity that this property practiced in the past.

Building land plots, vestiges of the wine-growing tradition

Two plots of land adjoining the ensemble total almost 4000 m² of completely building land. One of them has a water mine with outlet to an old stone washhouse, as well as a rectangular water tank. The rows of old vines, present in both plots, invite one to imagine a past of wine production that could be resumed.

Buy house in the O Ribeiro region, heritage, wine and millenary tradition

The O Ribeiro region lies between the Faro and Suido mountain ranges, where the valleys of the Miño, Avia, Arnoia and Barbantiño converge. This area protected by mountainous reliefs and sheltered from oceanic influence has made vine cultivation the dominant characteristic of the landscape, with more than 3000 hectares dedicated to vineyards.

The wine-growing tradition of this region dates back to Roman times. For more than a thousand years, manor houses, churches, monasteries and historic villages have been linked to large wineries that produced wines famous throughout Europe. From the 15th century onwards, thanks to trade developed around the Way of St James, Ribeiro became the most sought-after wine in England and Flanders. The Galician Wine Museum, located in an old 18th century rectory in Camporredondo, allows visitors to discover the history of this Denominación de Origen tradition.

Ribadavia, just 8 km from the property, was capital of the kingdom of Galicia between 1065 and 1071 and had the most important Jewish quarter in the northwest of the peninsula. Its historic centre was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1947, and houses monuments such as the Castle of the Counts of Sarmiento or the Palace of the Counts of Ribadavia.

Carballeda de Avia, with its ethnographic heritage and hiking routes such as the Ruta dos Muíños, is just 15 minutes from the property. Ourense city is just 30 km away, while other destinations such as Allariz, Carballiño or the Sil Canyons in Ribeira Sacra are a short distance away.

This manor house for sale represents a unique opportunity to inhabit a historic legacy in the heart of one of the most prestigious wine-growing regions of Galicia, with spaces that combine tradition and comfort in an environment surrounded by vineyards, forests and exceptional cultural heritage.

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