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Prime 4 bedroom country house for sale in Arta, Mallorca

November 24, 2009 // Posted in Country houses for sale in Mallorca, Price reductions and bargains (Tags: , , , , , , ) |  1 Comment

This property has just been reduced from Euro 1,495,000 so we have re-posted the details to highlight the opportunity. This is a very high quality and well-maintained property at very good price indeed.
View of the property and gardens

Ref: 6280208:

Location: Arta, Northeast Mallorca

Type of property: Country house

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Plot Size: 17,000 m2

Living space: 340 m2

Price: 995,000 Euros

Delightful natural stone finca with 17.000m² land only 5 minutes from Artà, an old town in the Northeast of Mallorca. A delightful setting surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Arta is surrounded by stunning countryside and is a very short drive away from the fabulous beaches of the Northeast and East of Mallorca. Palma de Mallorca and the airport are roughly 40 minutes easy drive away.

The main house in this extensive country house property consists of a two-storey 260m² house and has a covered terrace, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, living room with an open fireplace, lounge and a separate room for breakfast on the ground floor. On the 1st floor you find the master bedroom with a dressing room and a complete bathroom. The estate is surrounded by natural stone walls and there are large lawn areas around the house and the 10×4m swimming pool.

The 80m² guesthouse has a living room with an open fireplace, a bedroom, a bathroom, dining room and a fully fitted kitchen. 2 satellite TV´s, 2 telephone lines, wireless internet and mains electricity. The property has its own well, has been kept in a perfect condition and has wonderful views over the valley.

Other features: Charming Property, Covered Terrace, Ideal Family Home, Mountain View, Private pool, Quiet Location

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Focus on Arta, Northeast, Mallorca – history, culture, lifestyle, and value-for-money …

June 19, 2009 // Posted in Mallorca photo galleries, Places in Mallorca (Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ) |  No Comments

Santuari de Sant Salvador - Arta, Northeast Mallorca - 30

Arts is the main town in the Northeast Coast region of Mallorca.

The centre of Arta is an old Moorish stronghold, a classic and beautiful Mallorca old town set on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside and very close to the coastal area of Capdepera.

Less known amongst the British than Pollensa Old Town in the North, or Soller in the Northwest, Arta is non-the-less a place of great character with beautiful old town properties, a lively and historical town centre, plus beautiful countryside and a stunning coastline with great beaches close-by.

The town is the historical centre of the Northeast region. The name Arta is derived from the Arabic word “jertan” meaning garden, and the main features of the town are the grand parish church of Transfiguracio del Senyor and the Santuari de Sant Salvador set in an old fortified wall at the top of the hill. The Santuari dominated all around and offers stunning views over the surrounding area. Going back further in time, to the south of the town there is one of the most important megalithic sites on Mallorca, Ses Paisses, which dates from 1200-800 BC.

Arta town has grown up around the parish church and Santuari, with a pedestrianized “main street” populated by restaurants, cafes and boutique shops. The old town gives way to newer properties in the outskirts but the town has never become too built up and there are no large modern apartment blocks to blight the picturesque nature of the town.

The lifestyle in Arta is very relaxed – some might say chilled! The restaurants generally have a casual air about them but the food on offer is varied and invariably good. Some of the establishments are exceptional, regarded as the best in the region. This is a cosmopolitan place being home to a mixture of local Mallorquins, Spanish from the mainland, Scandinavians, Germans and some British.

Whilst being a tourist destination it is more a place for day-trips from the popular coastal resorts of the Northeast and East of Mallorca. With a regular Tuesday market – again a mixture of tourist-targeted trinkets and handicrafts alongside varied and super fresh local produce – there is a great sense of community all year round.

Arta – images of the town – 02.06.09: 9 photos

Who might be interest in properties in Arta?

Arta itself has been regarded as more likely to be a location for those seeking a permanent residence, yet more and more people are seeking properties in the Mallorca old towns as holiday or semi-permanent homes, and Arta is one of the most interesting and most accessible both culturally and in terms of journey time from Palma and the airport (around 40 to 45 minutes by car).

The countryside around Arta offers some of the best country houses in Mallorca. See our Top 10 Country Houses in Arta feature blog (link below) for a current selection.

And the coastal resorts in the Capdepera area offer some great beaches and a variety of styles of resort from the quiet and relaxed, to more busy and beach-holiday focussed places that have built up with the package tour holiday trade. These are well contained though and most of the coastline is unspoilt and protected from further development.

Importantly, property prices in Arta are lower than other locations better known to the British. This applies both the old traditional townhouses as well as the country houses referred to. All-in-all, Arta and the area around it are certainly worth considering for anyone looking for a slice or real Mallorca for a holiday or permanent location.

≈ Location guide to Arta, Northeast Mallorca
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≈ Brief MPP to find your ideal property in Arta
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Arta – Old town properties – 02.06.09: 6 photos

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The Parish church of Transfiguracio del Senyor and the Santuari de Sant Salvador, Arta, Northeast Mallorca

June 18, 2009 // Posted in Mallorca photo galleries (Tags: , , , , , , , , , ) |  No Comments

9 - Santuari de Sant Salvador - Arta, Northeast Mallorca

The Santuari de Sant Salvador is a fortified Sanctuary at the top of the hill on which Arta town is built. This impressive building dates back to when the Christians retook the town – then called jerta – for the Moors after them having from the Christians before that.

Indeed the town has seen all of the varied cultures that have populated mallorca though the ages including Talayots, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Vandals, and the Moors and Christians.

On conquering Arta for the second time Jaune I had the fortress and Sanctuary built on the foundations of the old Moorish castle. The parish church of Transfiguracio del Senyor was started 10 years later and has been remodeled at various stages. The building in its current form dates mainly back to the 16th century.

The town was never, as intended, located within the fortress walls, although the people of Arta has occasion to seek refuge there from pirates through the ages. These attacks became so frequent at the beginning of the 15th century that the townsfolk had to camp “temporarily” within the fortress walls for a period of years. During this time special rules were devised to keep the peace amongst themselves let alone the pirate invaders!

The Santuri is the dominant feature of Arta and a showcase for the deep and varied history of Mallorca. The town has a great deal more to offer too both in terms of historical points-of-interest, restaurants, bars, interesting shops and more. The countryside and coastline in this region are also varied and rich in things to see and do.

For more information about Arta town and properties in the Arta area please see the following links.

≈ Location guide to Arta, Northeast Mallorca
≈ Top ten country houses for sale in Arta, Mallorca
≈ View all our selected properties sale in Arta
≈ Brief MPP to find your ideal property in Arta

Santuari de Sant Salvador – 2007: 9 photos

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Arta Weekly Market – weekly Tuesday market for the Capdepera region of Northeast of Mallorca

June 15, 2009 // Posted in Events in Mallorca, Mallorca photo galleries (Tags: , , , , , , , ) |  1 Comment

Market day - Arta, Northeast Mallorca - 3

On Tuesdays Arta hosts one of the main markets in Northeast Mallorca.

As with the other market towns the give-away is how unusually busy the town is every Tuesday morning, so you’re advised to turn up reasonably early although the market runs until lunchtime.

On offer are clothes, jewellery and local handicrafts – some of which are pretty good quality. There is also an indoor food market with fresh local vegetable produce and meats. Typically for Arta the market has a very relaxed feel. It is not one of the biggest ion Mallorca but has a certain charm and is an ideal place to stock up on the weekly basics, have a coffee, ensamada, relax and maybe stop off for lunch when you’re done.

For more information about Arta town and properties in the Arta area please see the following links.

≈ Location guide to Arta, Northeast Mallorca
≈ Top ten country houses for sale in Arta, Mallorca
≈ View all our selected properties sale in Arta
≈ Brief MPP to find your ideal property in Arta

Arta Weekly Market – 16.05.09: 9 photos

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Top 10 country houses for sale in Arta, North Mallorca

June 13, 2009 // Posted in Country houses for sale in Mallorca (Tags: , , , , , , , ) |  3 Comments

The Arta area in Northeast Mallorca offers some super country house properties. Until recently Arta has been more popular with the Spanish, German and Scandinavians than the British, but this is changing as more people from the UK realise what the Northeast of Mallorca has to offer.

Prices here are less overall than you would find in the better known areas, and this combined with beautiful countryside, mountain scenery and a stunning coastline with a range of resorts and lovely beaches makes this an interesting options for those looking for a country house in Mallorca.

Here are our top 10 country house properties currently for sale in Arta. They range in price from an affordable Euro 680,000 to around the Euro 6 million level. No-doubt the owners of all these properties will negotiate to some extent although we cannot say for sure how much and this really needs to be assessed on an case-by-case basis.

4250407: Country house for sale in Arta, Northeast Mallorca

Beautifully restored old finca on the outskirts of the old town of Arta. The property has spectacular views of both Arta and Capdepera as well as sea views to the island Menorca.

Price Euro 680,000

3019107: Charming country house finca for sale, just outside of Arta, Northeast Mallorca

The property is situated on a plot of 8.000m², very nicely planted with a mixture of stone terraces, lawned areas, shrubs and trees.

Price Euro 960.000

3160107: Beautiful country house for sale within walking distance of Arta, Northeast Mallorca

Classic Mallorcan natural stone finca built with a strong emphasis on detail and antique building materials.

Price Euro 1,360,000

8411208: Super country house for sale in Arta, Northeast Mallorca

Fantastic views over the beautiful countryside and the mountains of Mon Ferrutx.

Price Euro 1,680,000

4980707: Rustic finca country house with stables, for sale in Arta, Mallorca

Features wonderful panoramic views over the mountains and surrounding countryside – ideal property for those into equestrian pursuits.

Price Euro 1,850,000

6160108: Exceptional country house for sale in Capdepera, Mallorca – classic rustic finca property.

Exceptional Mallorquin country house finca for sale, situated on a very large plot of 52.000m² with old trees and beautiful Mediterranean gardens in Capdepera.

Price Euro 2.050.000

2151106: Stunning old restored olive oil mill – country house for sale in Arta, Mallorca

Restored olive oil mill from the 15th century set on a plot of nearly 140.000sqm. The restoration has been done lovingly to a high standard.

Price Euro 4,950,000

6170108: Magnificent country house for sale close to Arta, Northeast Mallorca

Built to very high standards indeed, the main house is designed around a large inner courtyard area.

Price Euro 5.200.000

4120307: Country house for sale a few minute from Arta, Northeast Mallorca

High quality with maximum comfort and luxury combined with a traditional rustic style.

Price Euro P.O.A.

4160307: Beautiful country house finca for sale a few minutes drive from Arta, Northeast Mallorca

Situated in a stunning and substantial south facing country plot of 709.000m2 and extraordinary beauty – a unique property.

Price Euro P.O.A.

For further information on any of the above properties please email us with the reference and your questions.

Here are some further links you might also find useful:

≈ View all of our selected country houses in Mallorca
≈ “View all properties in Arta including traditional townhouses
≈ View selected properties on the Northeast Coast of Mallorca – Capdepera area

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