Stunning 22.5 ha / 55.6-acre estate perched on the Sierra de la Ballena hills, offering unique views of Laguna del Sauce, countryside, rolling hills, and sunsets.
With direct access from National Route 12, it is just 20 minutes from Solanas Beach and Punta Ballena, 30 minutes from Punta del Este, 20 minutes from Laguna del Sauce International Airport, and 85 minutes from Carrasco International Airport and Montevideo.
The property features a beautiful main house clad inside and out in native stone, with 3 levels and a total area of 351 m² / 3,778 sq ft.
On the ground floor is the reception area, consisting of a living room with fireplace and a dining room with large windows offering panoramic views. Antique doors and furnishings stand out, as well as the natural light and spaciousness of the rooms. A hallway leads to the private area with 2 bedrooms (the master with a wood-burning stove) and 1 bathroom. The kitchen is also on this floor and has a separate entrance from outside the house.
The lower floor houses 2 additional bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a wine cellar, and a general storage room.
On the upper floor, there is a large playroom with a wood-burning stove and a spacious terrace with breathtaking views. The terrace could easily be converted into a spectacular master suite, thanks to its elevation, brightness, and views.
Wide verandas surround the house. The main veranda is literally a balcony facing Laguna del Sauce, featuring a large deck made of treated wood that extends to the barbecue area with a clay oven under a pergola and a dining table for 12, as well as a covered outdoor living area with a wood-burning stove.
From the veranda, there is access to a 9 x 4 m heated swimming pool.
The house is sold fully equipped and includes air conditioning, gas-fired boiler heating, WiFi, and a security alarm system.
The property also includes 15 ha / 37 acres of olive groves with 7 different varieties, 0.5 ha / 1.23 acres of vineyards, a children’s playground, two large barns of 200 m² / 2,152 sq ft each (totaling 400 m² / 4,305 sq ft) near Route 12, internal gravel roads, ponds, a lake, vegetable garden, and orchard with fruit trees.
The caretaker’s house features 1 bedroom, a kitchen-dining area, laundry room, and a veranda with a pergola. There is a shed for machinery and tools, a workshop, a tack room, and an en-suite guest or staff bedroom. Included in the sale are 2 tractors, accessories, and general tools for the upkeep of the estate.