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2 Toilets
2 - 541 m² 541 m²
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Description
If one was to identify the most graceful animal to ever take four legs and use them to run like the wind across the open plain, then we have to be talking Equus Caballus, or horse to you and me. El Huerto de Los Jinetes translates into English as ‘The Horseman’s Garden’ and it eloquently al-ludes to the fact that this whole building project was conceived with the idea of providing this wonderful animal with a home, (there are five full sta-bles) providing it with exercise and training (there is an enclosed horse ring) and providing it with comfort and a life of challenge, security and companionship. In point of fact, the location was carefully chosen by the owner, surrounded as it is by magnificent pine woods and forest tracks that really must be a heaven for our hooved-companion. And It must equal-ly be observed that while the accommodation is brilliantly thought-out and planned for our equine friend, there is also accommodation provided for the two-legged variety of creature on this earth, the one always looking at their mobile phone. Lets begin.
First lets us state there are 541m2 of built structure, of which 228m2 is for the humans and the rest is dedicated to you-know-who. The main house has 129m2 of internal space and as it is converted from an old masia, the the walls are thick and solid with old wooden beams supporting the roof. There is a bright and very large conservatory of 20m2 just beside the old stone barbecue made when men knew how to create a back-draft in the chimney flue so the smoke goes up and not out into the face of the sweat-ing ‘barbecuer’. Moving from the conservatory into the main house, old beams stretch over a living area in front of a modern convection wood burner/fire, a dining area with an inbuilt, Swiss style bench-seat and then a second chamber just off this main living area, quite substantial in size as it provides 24m2 of internal space. At this moment in time, this significant room is not used for any particular purpose. Leading off this living area, there is an independent kitchen that has a separate entrance, but perhaps it is a tad too long and could do with part of it being converted into a very generous pantry. Upstairs there is a cast-iron balustrade that leads to two good sized bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. It is true to say the main house could do with some modernization. The annex or guest quarters is completely separate from the main house with separate stairwell leading to the entrance. It has 75m2 of largely open plan space featuring an ad-hoc kitchen, living area, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The space is interest-ing with many possibilities but would certainly require a complete make-over. What is rather delicious and strictly rserved for the bi-peds, equine friends not allowed, is a beautifully done pool, enclosed in a courtyard with a pergola at the far end and amazing views of the delta and the ‘Foradada’, an iconic mountain located near the coastal town of San Carles de La Rapi-ta and famous for its winding walk to the top where they say you can glimpse the Balearic islands on a good day. If its raining, you can forget about it. But to come back to that pool and pergola, it is safe to say the property is not without its crown jewels.
The remaining 313m2 is dedicated to Equus Caballus which by now we all know means horse. There are five stables, a huge barn, a horse-ring, cor-rals and many sliding metal gates that are all top quality and open and close without a squeak which is not to say there are no mice. There are various storage rooms where you find exquisite saddles, riding boots that have long been hung up, momentoes of equine triumphs, Zotal posters and Regatta ribbons where the human and horse-woman once combined their skills to perform the ultimate act of collaboration. But it must be added here that the complex does need a general freshening up.
In terms of more practical matters, water is provided by a series of cister-nas that have a capacity of some 40,000 liters, some that gather water di-rectly from the rainfall. The solar system is adequate but needs upgrading. There is a relatively new diesel 12 horsepower (makes you wonder where we got the name to define machine power) back-up generator and lots of old walls with stories to tell and obstinate archways and sunshine and all of that good stuff. There is also a ceramic plaque on one of the stable walls and on it are words that make the ‘Horses Plea’ to its human master. It is quite beautiful and actually quite sensible. On it, the horse asks the human to speak gently because kind words are always more effective than the reins or the whip. And it ends with an observation that trickles into the soul. It asks its human master to ‘Forgive me that I make this humble plea in the name of ONE that was also born in a stable’ We think it safe to say El Huer-to de Jinetes is a finca where human and horse enjoyed a fair and equita-ble relationship.
One last thing on a completely different note. The asking price is €350,000, which, for a property of this size and potential, is most attractive. And while the essence of the house is very much horse-orientated, it could be easily adapted to a million different purposes. It is located just 6kms from L’Ampolla, a village famous for its beaches and a gourmet destination. The access is on an asphalt road, and while the last kilometer has detiorated badly there is a neighbourhood plan to resurface it.
So don’t hesitate to visit equine heaven, made with love and not in China.
First lets us state there are 541m2 of built structure, of which 228m2 is for the humans and the rest is dedicated to you-know-who. The main house has 129m2 of internal space and as it is converted from an old masia, the the walls are thick and solid with old wooden beams supporting the roof. There is a bright and very large conservatory of 20m2 just beside the old stone barbecue made when men knew how to create a back-draft in the chimney flue so the smoke goes up and not out into the face of the sweat-ing ‘barbecuer’. Moving from the conservatory into the main house, old beams stretch over a living area in front of a modern convection wood burner/fire, a dining area with an inbuilt, Swiss style bench-seat and then a second chamber just off this main living area, quite substantial in size as it provides 24m2 of internal space. At this moment in time, this significant room is not used for any particular purpose. Leading off this living area, there is an independent kitchen that has a separate entrance, but perhaps it is a tad too long and could do with part of it being converted into a very generous pantry. Upstairs there is a cast-iron balustrade that leads to two good sized bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. It is true to say the main house could do with some modernization. The annex or guest quarters is completely separate from the main house with separate stairwell leading to the entrance. It has 75m2 of largely open plan space featuring an ad-hoc kitchen, living area, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The space is interest-ing with many possibilities but would certainly require a complete make-over. What is rather delicious and strictly rserved for the bi-peds, equine friends not allowed, is a beautifully done pool, enclosed in a courtyard with a pergola at the far end and amazing views of the delta and the ‘Foradada’, an iconic mountain located near the coastal town of San Carles de La Rapi-ta and famous for its winding walk to the top where they say you can glimpse the Balearic islands on a good day. If its raining, you can forget about it. But to come back to that pool and pergola, it is safe to say the property is not without its crown jewels.
The remaining 313m2 is dedicated to Equus Caballus which by now we all know means horse. There are five stables, a huge barn, a horse-ring, cor-rals and many sliding metal gates that are all top quality and open and close without a squeak which is not to say there are no mice. There are various storage rooms where you find exquisite saddles, riding boots that have long been hung up, momentoes of equine triumphs, Zotal posters and Regatta ribbons where the human and horse-woman once combined their skills to perform the ultimate act of collaboration. But it must be added here that the complex does need a general freshening up.
In terms of more practical matters, water is provided by a series of cister-nas that have a capacity of some 40,000 liters, some that gather water di-rectly from the rainfall. The solar system is adequate but needs upgrading. There is a relatively new diesel 12 horsepower (makes you wonder where we got the name to define machine power) back-up generator and lots of old walls with stories to tell and obstinate archways and sunshine and all of that good stuff. There is also a ceramic plaque on one of the stable walls and on it are words that make the ‘Horses Plea’ to its human master. It is quite beautiful and actually quite sensible. On it, the horse asks the human to speak gently because kind words are always more effective than the reins or the whip. And it ends with an observation that trickles into the soul. It asks its human master to ‘Forgive me that I make this humble plea in the name of ONE that was also born in a stable’ We think it safe to say El Huer-to de Jinetes is a finca where human and horse enjoyed a fair and equita-ble relationship.
One last thing on a completely different note. The asking price is €350,000, which, for a property of this size and potential, is most attractive. And while the essence of the house is very much horse-orientated, it could be easily adapted to a million different purposes. It is located just 6kms from L’Ampolla, a village famous for its beaches and a gourmet destination. The access is on an asphalt road, and while the last kilometer has detiorated badly there is a neighbourhood plan to resurface it.
So don’t hesitate to visit equine heaven, made with love and not in China.
Special features
Swimming pool
Garden
Terrace
Parking
Independent kitchen
Refrigerator
Oven
Bathroom(s)
2 Toilets
General
Garden
Terrace
Barbecue
Fireplace
541 m² Property
30,317 m² Plot
Private Swimming pool
Open-air parking
Map and distances
€ 349,000