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We offer for sale this well-located luxury 3-bed home in the heart of the sought-after Matarraña region, just 7 km from the picturesque historical town of Valderrobres. It features outstanding views to Els Ports national park –a superb location for hiking, nature and outdoor activities-- which is 13km away. Beautiful, modern, single-storey 200m2 house with 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a utility room, a large open plan living/dining room, plus a kitchen with breakfast bar. Airy and spacious with good natural light.  - Fully legal with all permissions and corresponding documentation - 150m2 approx. workshop/garage - Total constructed area 258 m2, according to Land Registry data - 100m2 terrace - Swimming pool, 6x3 m approx. Set in a plot of 3.36 hectares (Land Registry data), with around 120 olive trees, 25 almond trees and an area of pine forest. Includes a meadow that could be suitable for for horses or donkeys and an area ready-cleared for a small future vineyard. Good vehicle access. The property is totally self-sufficient in power and water, no utility bills and completely off-grid. Wind turbine, photovoltaic solar panels, water heating solar panels, and a private borehole well, plus 15.000 litres of water storage. Standby/backup generator. With a highly insulated structure and full underfloor central heating fed from a gasification wood boiler, the house is energy efficient and not at all expensive to run.  - All furniture and major appliances included - Satellite dish for European channels - Satellite dish for Internet connection - Line-of-sight microwave telephone connection - Ozone treatment system for swimming pool Very well equipped 150m2 workshop-garage. Includes all the tools and equipment to operate the finca. Extras include a welding machine, a circular saw, mitre saw, hand tools, chainsaws plus much more. Hydraulic log splitter. Six metre storage-shipping container. Tractor with implements. The spectacular 97km ‘Via Verde’ cycle path is approximately seven minutes’ drive. Cretas is in the heart of the Matarraña, a beautiful corner of Teruel province sometimes known as the ‘Spanish Tuscany’. Close to Els Ports Natural Park –with its wealth of wildlife, hiking trails and mountain refuges–, here the three historic territories of Catalonia, Valencia, and Aragon meet. The countryside is a gorgeous mosaic of almond and olive groves and woodland, with rolling hills, drystone walls, and meadows of wildflowers. The historic centre of the village is exceptionally well-preserved, with traditional stone houses, arched portals and a magnificent Gothic-Renaissance church. Here the pace of life is slow, the people are friendly and there are good spots to enjoy a glass of wine and the region’s simple but excellent cuisine. Supermarkets, pharmacies, schools, shops, restaurants, bars, and other amenities are available in the nearby historic town of Valderrobres, 7 km from the property. An exceptional opportunity in one of Spain’s most beautiful but little-known areas, this super property embodies the principles of simple but luxurious living! Contact us for more information or a viewing.