Wine Country Villa for Sale in San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza Wine Country Spanish Style Villa Unique Oportunity

Nestled amongst the romantic countryside vineyards of San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina, this beautiful Santa Fe style estate tranquilly secluded in the midst of 8 hectares (19.76 acres) of native meadow, with 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres) planted in alfalfa, is now for sale. Completely surrounded by a chess-board of working vineyards and orchards, this is one of the very few properties in the area not fully developed as a producing vineyard or fruit orchard itself, making it a unique and inviting property with its “natural” environment creating a retreat-like quality about it. Willow, pear, quince, alamo and acacia trees border all four sides of this property providing a home to an abundance of beautiful wildlife and creating a screen of privacy and seclusion, lending even more to the retreat-like environment.
Newly built and completed in 2010, this is a 240 square meter estate located in Cuadro Benegas. Typical of early Spanish styling and Santa Fe styling in particular, the transition from interior to exterior has a seamless effect, with the exterior adding an additional 80 square meters (860 square feet) of covered living space to the already expansive abode. Included in this spacious patio area is a large built-in parrilla-style barbeque. The plan was to also ad a new swimming pool with a beautiful waterfall, extensive landscaping and irrigation, horse pasture fencing, and numerous other interior and exterior upgrades.
Interior spaces are open and free flowing, with the formal double entry doors leading to a spacious great room with fireplace, adjoining dining area, and large airy kitchen. All doors, cabinets, and trim are hand-made of beautiful and richly colored and grained native hardwoods. Floors are richly tiled. An expansive granite counter top punctuated with a double sink caps the kitchen cabinetry, accented with porcelain tile on the vertical surround surfaces. Included is an Italian made five-burner gas stove. Full communication services are included, with excellent telephone, television, and internet service being provided.
Sleeping and lounging quarters consist of four large bedrooms accented with beautiful hardwood floors. Overall, there are three bathrooms; one full bath, one three-quarter bath, and one half bath. Bathrooms are fully tiled and each features a water closet and bidet. Hot water is supplied by a new electric water heater. There is an ample supply of fresh drinking water, with both water quality and water pressure being excellent. All windows have security grills installed. There is both an interior and exterior alarm system, further insuring security and contributing to peace of mind. Both indoors and out, there is ample space for entertaining or simply enjoying the peace and solitude.

Location is only 12 km (7.45 miles) from the center of San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina. Additionally, the property is only a 10 minute drive from the locally famous Algodon Wine Estates where there is a great golf course, tennis club and restaurant. Blessed with a Mediterranean-like climate, Humidity is usually low, winds moderate, and there is sunshine nearly every day, providing for mild winters and warm summers. The San Rafael region in Mendoza is largely known as the viticulture production center of South America, where wine tourism has become very popular. San Rafael is doubly blessed in that while the surrounding regions are dry and somewhat barren, the San Rafael region itself is fed by the raging and voluminous Atuel and Diamante rivers, creating a rich and fertile oasis in and around San Rafael.
Whether seeking relaxation and leisure or sports, action, and adventure, there are innumerable opportunities for participation in the endeavor of your choice. From water sports (Rafting, kayaking, swimming, diving, water skiing, windsurfing, fishing, and boating) to land based sports (walking, running, bicycling, horseback riding, golfing, tennis, etc.) to adventure and extreme sports (trekking, mountaineering, snow skiing), the options seem almost limitless. With the multitude of wineries in the vicinity, some have even learned how to take wine-tasting to the “sport” level!
For those who are less active, there are numerous festivals held throughout the year also. Two of the main community events are the annual hosting of the Argentinean Pentathlon during the first two weeks of February and The Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia, or the Blessing of the Grapes, held prior to harvest on the first Saturday in March. With ready access to the Andean Cordillera and her pristine lakes, valleys, and beautiful white water rivers, sightseeing options abound as well. And of course, with a thriving local population of expats from around the world, time spent developing and nurturing new friendships can and will be a reward within itself.
The owner, an English couple, instructed us to sell the property so we are looking for an individual buyer or a group to acquire this interesting property full of potentially attractive options. And the price is set for a quick sale, below replacement value, aiming to close a deal in the next couple of months.
All documents are in perfect order and ready to transfer the title to the new owner. If you worry about who´s going to look after the property if you buy it and you are not living here, we can provide that service for you, even doing some short term rentals and making it produce some income for you!...
Please, if you are seriously interested, get in touch with us by email or phone so we can start talking.
Pedro Bernacchi