Stone built guesthouse for sale Aragon / Pyrenees, Spain

Stone built seven bedroom guesthouse for sale in the Pyrenees with potential for further development

An Aragonese farmhouse running as a well established and highly regarded B&B (Casa Rural), near Aínsa, on the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains in the Aragon region of Spain

Restored and opened as a licenced guest house in 2017, this magnificent 16th-century property boasts the category of ‘Superior Casa Rural’. The property offers seven suite-style double rooms for guests, each with a unique design and layout, ensuring a truly exclusive stay.

The interior design blends rustic and modern elements, creating a welcoming and elegant atmosphere. Exposed wooden beams, stone walls, and large windows with wooden shutters lend a special charm to every corner.

Outside, guests will find terraces to enjoy, as well as an organic garden where fruits and vegetables are grown for daily use.

The upper floor of the house is dedicated to the family living quarters, designed with exquisite taste. Both heating and hot water are supplied by a biomass boiler, demonstrating a commitment to the environment.

House specifics

The house comprises the following:

• Seven double, en-suite bedrooms. Two of which are particularly spacious and can accommodate four people. Three of the bedrooms have balconies, whilst two of the bedrooms have bathrooms with a vintage style bath.

• An additional small bedroom, which can be annexed to another room.

• Owner’s accommodation in the beamed attic, consisting of spacious double bedroom, en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, lounge / seating area and office area with built in library cupboards.

• Reception area with wood burning stove and exposed beams. There are comfortable sofas and chairs.

• Dining room in the old wine cellar, with arched stone ceilings, accommodates 16 people.

• There is a separate bar area and small WC.

• Kitchen 1 has fitted cupboards and appliances (dish washer, oven, combination oven / microwave and induction hob). The kitchen has oak worktops and tiled floor and double glass doors leading out onto the kitchen garden and terrace.

• Kitchen 2 has fitted cupboards and stand alone appliances (freezer, fridge, range oven). The worktops are granite and the floors tiled. There is a single glass door into the terrace and kitchen garden.

• Lounge area with typical Aragonese open fireplace, sofas and bench seats.

Exterior space

Located on the edge of a small village of 20 houses, the property has expansive views to the east, south and west. It has ample outside space 1900m2 consisting of lawned garden with terraces and a separate vegetable garden with fruit trees.

The largest terrace directly outside the house is used for summer dining and accommodates 16-18 easily. The other terraces have outdoor furniture and are used for relaxing, sun bathing or evening drinks.

An east facing private terrace, accessed from the kitchen, has a raised stone herb garden, stone built barbecue and food smoker.

There is private parking for six vehicles.

Licence / management

The property is a fully licenced ‘casa rural compartido’ with seven guest rooms and a capacity to accommodate up to 16 people. It has ‘superior’ casa rural status according to the licence.

Operational since 2017, it is run by the current owner couple as a lifestyle business. The business is well regarded; has won awards from local and international tourism groups and has a rating of 9.7 on Booking.com.

Services currently offered

The guesthouse currently provides bed and breakfast to guests plus a three course dinner option. Picnic lunches are also available on request.

The produce from the well stocked vegetable garden is used in the preparation of meals as much as possible. In addition to bed and breakfast reservations the guesthouse has played host to family and small group gatherings and also a small wedding with marquee in the garden.

There is the potential to expand the current services by offering lunches, and food to non-residents, certainly there is ample space and facilities to do so.

Barn

There is a stone barn attached to the property, which has the potential to be converted into 1-2 apartments or a space for yoga studio or similar.

The barn is in good condition and is currently used as a store room and workshop. It has a new roof and the stone work is good.

Location

The property is located just 19km south of the medieval town of Aínsa (recognised as one of ‘los pueblos más bonitos de españa’).

Aínsa is well serviced with independent shops, weekly market, supermarkets, health centre, school, optician, post office, garages, service station, banks, restaurant, hotels, library and sports centre.

The area

With an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, UNESCO world heritage sites on the doorstep and some excellent local produce, this area provides a perfect backdrop for a sustainable rural tourism business.

Easy access to the National Parks of Ordesa, Sierra de Guara and Posets-Maladeta make this a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, whilst the nearby Somontano wine region and wealth of local artisan food producers will satisfy the most keen foodies.

Those looking for more cultural activities will not be disappointed by towns such as Aínsa, Jaca and Graus or monasteries such as St Victorian and San Juan de la Pena.

Other

Whether you are looking to run a boutique guesthouse, host retreats, or simply embrace a slower, more meaningful pace of life, this is a unique chance to live and work on your own terms in one of Spain’s most spectacular and sought-after rural regions.

Contact to schedule an appointment and discover everything this house has to offer.
Tel:+34 69 302 0635
email: [email protected]
We speak Spanish and English
Asking price is £775,000 (895,000€)