Stone house to renovate with patio and garden in Santa Colomba de Somoza

Stone house near Astorga, rural refuge in the heart of Maragatería

This property is located in a small and quiet village belonging to Santa Colomba de Somoza, just 20 minutes from the center of Astorga. The house sits on a 528 m² plot that includes the main house, an independent garage, two alpendres and a small plot adjacent to the buildings.

This plot, completely enclosed and with direct access from outside, is a green space where fruit trees grow and is equipped with a water well. In addition, the property has a small interior patio delimited by the buildings themselves.

A traditional dwelling with character and transformation potential

With masonry stone walls and roof renovated in 2008, this house offers a solid structural base for any renovation project. The house has electricity, running water, sewerage and its own well, having all basic facilities but needing complete interior renovation.

Two-floor layout with spacious and versatile spaces

The property has 244 m² built distributed over two levels, offering generous spaces full of possibilities.

The main access to the property leads to a small entrance hall that connects with the different sections of the property. On one side is the attached garage, which also has direct access from outside, while ahead, a glazed door provides access to the interior patio.

Once inside the dwelling, the ground floor offers a spacious and open-plan kitchen, fully equipped on a single wall, which has security windows and a sitting area. The floor is completed with a spacious dining room, a bedroom, a pantry located under the stairs and a complete bathroom of good size with bathtub and two accesses.

The stairs from the entrance hall lead to the upper floor, where there are two additional bedrooms with wooden floors. The main bedroom, larger in size, has access to an enclosed gallery with views of the patio.

Exterior spaces with patio, alpendres and enclosed plot

The interior patio, sheltered by the buildings, is a paved square-shaped space with multiple usage options, and has two alpendres. One of them preserves a workshop space and a fireplace with lareira, while the other is used for firewood storage.

On the opposite side of the house, adjacent to the property, an enclosed plot with stone wall houses several fruit trees and a well, creating a perfect green space to enable as a vegetable garden or recreation area.

Buy house in Santa Colomba de Somoza, tradition and rural life a step from Astorga

Santa Colomba de Somoza is part of the Maragatería region, a territory known for its traditional architecture, gastronomy and its connection with the Camino de Santiago. The town, located 16 km from Astorga, preserves the legacy of the Maragato muleteers, those merchants who for centuries transported goods between Galicia and the peninsular interior.

Maragato architecture is characterized by its stone houses built around cobbled patios, with enclosed galleries and gates that allow the passage of animals and carts. Every August, Santa Colomba de Somoza celebrates the opening of its Maragato patios, allowing visitors to discover this unique architecture.

The location provides quick access to Astorga, a two-thousand-year-old city that preserves exceptional heritage. The Episcopal Palace designed by Antoni Gaudí, jewel of modernism, stands next to the Gothic Cathedral of Santa María in the historic center. The city offers multiple attractions such as the Roman Museum, the Chocolate Museum and the Museum of the Ways, as well as a rich gastronomic offer where the Maragato stew is the star dish.

The proximity to León capital, 56 km away, provides access to all urban services of a large city World Heritage Site, which also has an airport. La Bañeza can be reached in just 30 minutes, while the A6 motorway offers direct connection with Madrid and other outstanding destinations of the peninsula.

This traditional house for sale represents an ideal opportunity to develop a rural project in an authentic environment, with a solid structure, renovated roof and the possibility of customizing every corner.

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