Impressive 16th Century Historic Estate In Puigpunyent: A Haven Of Nature And Culture In Mallorca

Impressive historic Mallorcan estate from the 16th century.

Discover this magnificent 16th century Mallorcan estate, which stands out for its extensive vineyards and lush forest, and which has great historical, architectural and cultural value. Originally, this ’Possessió’ was an Arab farmhouse, a vestige of the Arab domination of the island, and in the 15th century it was acquired by the noble Despuig family. Throughout history, the property has been well documented and has been a manor of great importance in the region. In the 18th century, Cardinal Despuig extended the estate in an architectural style with a strong Italian influence.

Located just 15 minutes from Palma, this splendid and well-preserved property extends over 35 hectares of land, of which approximately 8 hectares are dedicated to the cultivation of vineyards and a varied selection of fruit trees, including 148 cherry, olive, fig, avocado, peach and mandarin trees. The estate has an abundant water supply, provided by its own well and spring.

Main Building:
The main building, of classical design, is organised around a central cloister adorned with beautiful arches. With a total of 3,150 m², the ground floor houses a chapel, wine production areas, storage rooms, offices and staff housing. On the first floor, which covers 1,095 m², is the main floor, which has 10 bedrooms distributed between the gentlemen’s area and the area for the service staff. It also has five bathrooms, 10 living/dining rooms, a kitchen and a laundry. The attic, accessible via a staircase, is currently used as a storage room, as originally planned, and has 710 m² of high ceilings and 280 m² with lower ceilings, offering endless possibilities for division and use.

Family Winery:
Founded in 2003, the family winery is designed to produce 50,000 litres of wine per year. Currently, 8 hectares are planted and in production, with a mix of grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet, Callet, Prensal blanc, Chardonna and Giró ros, reaching up to [hidden information] bottles per year, depending on the vintage.

Forest:
The property includes 13 hectares of forest, which have a hunting permit, adding an extra attraction to this wonderful property.

An incredible opportunity to acquire a unique property that is part of Mallorca’s history and in a spectacular location.
This impressive Mallorcan estate is not only a testament to the rich history of the region, but also represents a unique opportunity for those interested in viticulture, tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage. With its privileged location, historic architecture and established wine production, the property has great potential for future development.
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