Stone house by the river with pool and barn in Vilar de Barrio

Move-in ready home in Vilar de Barrio, an exceptional retreat on the banks of the River Arnoia

This property is located in a peaceful village in the heart of the A Limia region, 8 km from Vilar de Barrio and 35 km from the city of Ourense. The plot covers 2,627 m² of completely flat land, fully enclosed with two separate access points: one for vehicles and one for pedestrians.

The immediate surroundings are strikingly beautiful: the River Arnoia flows just metres from the property, carving a channel with small waterfalls and bordered by meadows where animals graze. From the garden you can hear the sound of the river, and in the distance the Sierra de San Mamede rises above tree-covered hills.

The village retains its traditional rural character, with country lanes winding between detached stone houses, a charming church and a small medieval bridge crossing the river. The village is also well connected to all services and larger towns.

The adjoining house, in need of renovation and belonging to the same owners, is also available for sale [ID: 2902]

An exemplary restoration that honours the essence of Galician architecture

The house is a stone construction that has been fully restored, preserving original features such as exposed stone walls and wooden beams, while incorporating modern finishes seamlessly integrated throughout. Built over 100 years ago, its careful restoration and excellent condition make it a home ready to move into from day one.

The main house: bright interiors with space for the whole family

The house is arranged over two floors, both accessible directly from outside and connected internally by a beautiful stone and wood staircase.

The upper floor is the main living area. It features an entrance hall, four spacious and bright bedrooms —two of them en suite—, an additional bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and two generous living rooms.

One of the living rooms opens onto the stone balcony on the main façade, while the other features a spectacular glazed gallery running along two of its walls, flooding the space with natural light and offering panoramic views of the garden and the surrounding landscape.

The ground floor features a charming sitting room with wooden flooring, wooden beams and exposed stone walls — a space with history, as it once served as the village school. It also includes an independent sitting room, the boiler room and a laundry area connecting to the former stables.

The stables have been fully rehabilitated and converted into an open-plan space used as a cellar and lounge area. With its stone walls, exposed wooden beams and two direct accesses to the garden, it is a cool and characterful space, ideal for gatherings during the summer months.

Outdoor spaces with pool, granary and a barn full of potential

The garden surrounding the house covers over 1,000 m² and is beautifully maintained, with a wide variety of trees and plants: fruit trees, camellias, hazelnuts, hydrangeas... The outdoor pool, approximately 11 metres long, sits in a lovely corner sheltered by hedges that provide privacy.

Opposite the pool stands the barn, a large building in good structural condition, with a beautiful wooden beam structure beneath the roof. It is an open-plan two-storey space awaiting restoration, though it already has a small fully functional kitchen and a finished bathroom. Attached to the barn, a spacious wooden porch creates an excellent outdoor living area beside the pool.

In another corner of the garden, beneath a pergola next to the house, you will find the stone well and an additional seating area. Nearby stands a traditional Galician hórreo (raised granary) with a granite, wood and tile structure, one of the most iconic heritage elements of rural Galician architecture.

Buying a house in Ourense, a privileged location in the heart of Galicia

Vilar de Barrio belongs to the A Limia region, in the heart of the province of Ourense. The municipality is part of a territory of great landscape diversity: from the foothills of the Sierra de San Mamede — integrated into the Natura 2000 network, with hiking routes ascending to 1,615 m — to the riverside forests lining the River Arnoia, with walking areas and spots for river bathing.

Just 10 km away is Maceda, whose medieval castle — declared a Site of Cultural Interest — is one of the most representative civil buildings of the Galician Middle Ages. The town provides easy access to all everyday services: supermarkets, restaurants, health centre, schools...

Allariz, just 21 km from the property, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Galicia. Its historic centre, declared a Historic-Artistic Ensemble and awarded the European Urban Planning Prize, unfolds through cobbled streets lined with stone houses and small squares, with the River Arnoia as a backdrop.

At 35 km, the city of Ourense offers a full range of urban services, gastronomy and culture. The city is renowned for its thermal springs that flow in the very heart of the city and in surrounding towns, some of them free and open to the public.

The Ribeira Sacra, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and one of the most singular landscapes in Galicia, lies around 38 km from the property. The River Sil canyons — with walls reaching 500 m in height —, the terraced vineyards of its so-called heroic viticulture, and the possibility of navigating the river by catamaran make this an unmissable destination in the Galician interior.

Heading 56 km south, the Gerês-Xurés Transboundary Biosphere Reserve forms a protected natural area that serves as a gateway to Portugal and all its destinations.

This rural property for sale in Ourense represents an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a move-in ready stone house with rustic character, pool, gardens and a privileged setting in the Galician interior.

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