Magnificent Wine and Horse Ranch in José Ignacio

This magnificent 6-ha north-facing property offering sunset views is in one of the best locations in Uruguay, surrounded by eucalyptus trees and only 4km from the beach and the chic and trendy town of Jose Ignacio. It is a wine and horse lover's dream. With 11 bedrooms, this traditionally built but recently modernized estancia is perfect for a large family or to run as a special B&B. The property consists of a main house, a guest house, an outbuilding with guest suites and apartments, horse stables, and a stone water tower. The total building area is 825 m2 plus 148 m2 for the stables and is powered by solar panels to help with the electricity costs. In the main house there is a large eat-in kitchen, separate, living room with wood burning fireplace, guest toilet, and dining room with an adjoining beautiful custom-built wine cellar. Down the hall are 2 guest bedrooms sharing a bathroom and a private master suite with bathroom and a walk-in closet. The separate guest house has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a guest toilet, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Upstairs there is an attic/loft for multi-purpose use. In the converted outbuilding there are 2 guest suites with independent entrances from the outside and around the corner completely private is another apartment for either caretakers or guests with an open kitchen with dining/living room, 1 bathroom, and 2 bedrooms. There is also a caretaker's studio with a kitchenette and bathroom which could be converted into another guest bedroom. The property has a pool, jacuzzi, fireplace, BBQ area with pizza oven, vegetable garden, fruit trees, horse stables with 6 boxes and tack room plus an outdoor arena. The vineyards have been planted over the years and offer a variety of grapes including Tannat, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wine is produced by a local boutique winery and the bottles are sold to local restaurants in Jose Ignacio. The vineyard and brand have been in development for the last 8 years and have great potential as Uruguay becomes a serious wine destination. This property is perfect if you love the harmony and tranquility of nature, wine and horses, but want to be close to one of the trendiest beach towns in South America! For more information on this special property please contact us and view the 3D Virtual Tour.