Centennial Country Estate near Palma — 1,144 m², 14 ha and 6 Historic Buildings

Some properties are close to Palma, and some properties seem to belong to another world — and yet are less than ten minutes from the city center. This centennial Mallorcan country estate for sale near Palma de Mallorca falls firmly into the second category. It is not a rural house, not a conventional renovation project: it is a living historic complex, with over 1,100 square meters of construction distributed across six different buildings, set on a plot of more than 142,000 square meters — fourteen hectares of land just five minutes from Palma’s international airport. A piece of the timeless Mallorca, within reach of the modern one.

What makes this property truly singular is not just its size — although 142,400 square meters next to Palma is itself a market rarity — but the extraordinary heritage and ethnological richness of the built ensemble. Here, buildings tell the agricultural and stately history of rural Mallorca through their own stones: wine presses, mill towers with active natural wells, Moorish wood-burning ovens, ponds, and livestock dependencies that are living pages of a past that very few estates preserve with this authenticity.

The built complex: six buildings, six histories

The main building, used as the primary residence, is organized across two floors and a basement of remarkable historical value. That basement houses the wine deposits of the estate’s old winery — one of those details that no contemporary project can invent, and which turns every bottle opened in that cellar into an act of continuity with centuries of Mallorcan wine tradition. The two upper floors offer the rooms of a stately home with generous proportions: eight bedrooms and three bathrooms that can be renovated with total creative freedom, using the centuries-old load-bearing walls as a starting point.

The second building currently serves as a garage with capacity for vehicles and a footprint of 108 square meters — a structurally robust space that could be repurposed into whatever the owner needs: workshop, storage, collector’s garage, or any auxiliary use.

The third building has a particularly fascinating history: for centuries it was the mill tower used to extract water from the natural well that remains active directly below the structure. Later converted into an auxiliary residence or guest house, it retains that rare architectural feature of having its own integrated water source — an asset of incalculable value in an estate of this size, both for its heritage significance and its practical utility today.

The fourth building is the estate’s second mill tower. Its ground floor preserves its original livestock function, while the upper floor serves as auxiliary service space. It is one of those spaces that an architect with vision would transform completely: from a wellness area with unusual ceiling heights to a professional studio with overhead light.

The fifth building, the old pigsties with over fifty square meters, and the ethnological elements that complete the property — the Moorish wood-burning oven, the pond — are the most eloquent testimony that this estate is not a blank canvas but an open-air ethnographic museum. Every element has a history, every stone has an age. For the right buyer, that context is not a limitation but the greatest differential asset of the property.

A restoration project with total freedom

This property is sold as an integral rehabilitation project. That is not a drawback — it is the asset’s greatest virtue. It means absolute freedom to reinterpret the whole while preserving its essence: recovering the wine press as a dedicated cellar for a private wine collection, transforming the mill tower into a master suite of exceptional character, converting the complex into a large family residence with completely independent areas for guests, staff, and service. The possibilities are practically unlimited when the base structure is of this quality and age.

The best restorations of Mallorcan estates are those that maintain an intelligent dialogue between centuries-old stone and contemporary language: they preserve the arches, the beams, the walls, the original details, and simultaneously introduce heat pumps, radiant flooring, home automation, open designer kitchens, spa bathrooms, and all the comfort the 21st century can offer. The result, when done well, is a residence with a soul of its own that no new build can match.

The location: the true differential

Few properties in Mallorca can offer the combination this estate provides: the scale and authenticity of a large historic estate with the logistical convenience of being less than ten minutes from Palma’s city center and five minutes from the international airport. It is a location that allows one to live with the privacy and space of a country estate without giving up immediate access to the most important city in the Balearic Islands.

For an international buyer who travels frequently, that proximity to the airport is a first-order asset. For a family wanting to combine country life with access to Palma’s schools, services, restaurants, and culture, the distance is practically negligible. And for anyone seeking a residence that is both an absolute privacy retreat and a perfectly connected operational base, this estate is hard to beat anywhere on the island.

At Villas y Fincas Mallorca we have had a permanent office in Ses Salines for 16 years, with a network of trusted professionals and market knowledge spanning all of Mallorca. We know how to recognize properties with real opportunity behind them — and this is one of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many buildings does the property include and what is their condition?
The property includes six distinct buildings: the main house with a winery basement, a 108 m² garage, an old mill tower converted into an auxiliary residence (with an active natural well), a second mill tower with livestock and auxiliary functions, the old pigsties, and the ethnological elements (Moorish oven, pond). The entire complex requires an integral renovation that can be approached with total creative freedom.

What makes the natural well beneath the mill tower so special?
The natural well that remains active beneath the old mill tower is a heritage and practical asset of great value. On a 14-hectare estate next to Palma, having one’s own water source provides hydric autonomy that few properties can offer — with direct applications for irrigating gardens, vegetable plots, and green areas, and a historical significance that no modern installation can replicate.

What uses can be considered for the old winery basement?
The basement with the wine deposits of the old winery has extraordinary conversion potential. The most valued options include: a designer private cellar for wine collectors, a tasting room, a high-end food maturation space, or a climate-controlled high-security storage area. It is one of those unique spaces that only exist in properties with centuries of history.

What is the total built area and how is it distributed?
The total built area is 1,144 square meters, distributed across the six buildings. The total plot exceeds 142,000 square meters (over 14 hectares). The main house concentrates the majority of the residential area, with eight bedrooms and three bathrooms across two floors plus the basement.

Why choose Villas y Fincas Mallorca for a property of this scale?
Villas y Fincas Mallorca has had a permanent office in Ses Salines for 16 years, being the only agency that has maintained continuous presence in the area throughout this entire time. We have a network of trusted professionals — architects specializing in Mallorcan estate restoration, lawyers, tax advisors, and technical experts — to support buyers before, during, and after the transaction.

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