| ID | 1362 |
| Type | Farms |
| Sold | No |
| Status | For Sale |
| Lot area | 9.3 hectareas m² |
Description
Old 9.3 hectare Paute Valley landholding with original Adobe farm buildings at Zhinkir, near Dugdug.
Full of historical character features – Renovate and reap the rewards or build your fabulous new House
& Garden on this Architect’s dream site. Situated in a creek-side hamlet dotted with several weekender
cabins and old country estates.
1.5 hectares suitable for farmland and gardens. For those interested in a Sustainability project or second
income stream, think Cottage Industry: Permaculture, Orchids, Eco & Farm Tourism, Specialty small
animal herd, Organic herb crops… Would also suit Creative people looking for rustic, quiet, old-world
lifestyle with gorgeous valley views. Gardeners will appreciate the rich patina of rock walls, snaking
water channels, majestic trees, native flora and the thriving bird population. There are numerous
vestiges of centuries old occupation and land use including incised rocks, gigantic Bougainvillea vines
and terraces. And guarding the front gate? The largest Cypress in the valley.
The upper reaches of the property are forested with an extensive Eucalypt and Pine woodlot. The
property’s southern boundary extends over a rocky bluff that, together with the forests above, provide
an unusually high degree of privacy, autonomy and natural security. For those looking for Community,
there’s room to construct a dozen Eco cottages or at least three large houses with landscaped gardens.
The property is easily accessible in all weather with a sealed secondary road, buses and taxis to the
front gate. It has piped Potable Water, a 2500 liter water Cistern, 220V Power and High Speed Internet.
The old adobe Farm buildings are cosy and a bonus for those who appreciate history. With further
work, they would be well suited for a business, small functions or guest accommodation. In total, the
two buildings house a kitchen, 1 bathroom/laundry, two large bedrooms, large living room, dining area,
three bodegas and a walled, tiled patio. They have been comfortably lived in for the past five years so
the option is there to remain onsite while your remodeling or building project is underway. The
grounds are beautiful as is – simply hire a groundsman, sit back and enjoy the expansive north facing
mountain and valley views that can never be built out.
The township of Paute is 5 minutes away with all the conveniences of a midsize town. It has a transport
hub, restaurants, pharmacies, medical and emergency services and one of the largest Sunday food
Markets in Ecuador. The Greater Paute Region is also set to receive a larger percentage of the country’s
tourist dollar as outdoor activities such as horse riding, rock climbing, hiking and paragliding increase.
Paute is the jumping off spot for touring the Amazon Highlands of Ecuador, driving through remote
towns like Mendez, Maca, Gualaquiza and Limon. The area offers solid development prospects.
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