Historic Rustic Estate for Sale

Galapagar, Madrid

Price: €8,500,000

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a historic rural estate of outstanding ecological, scenic, and investment value, located in the Northwestern Sierra of Madrid, just 33 km from the capital.

This remarkable property spans 81 hectares (approx. 200.15 acres), as verified by cadastral records and the land registry, and enjoys a privileged elevated position with breathtaking panoramic views of

the Monastery of El Escorial, Monte Abantos, the Guadarrama Mountains, and the Valmayor Reservoir. Absolute privacy and natural beauty define this unique enclave.

The Estate

The finca comprises three independent residences, extensive leisure facilities, and multiple agricultural buildings:

• Main Residence (1945)

  • 611 m2 built over two floors

  • Elegant and fully equipped

  • Main floor: multiple living rooms, service area, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and covered porches totaling over 100 m2

  • Lower floor: wine cellar, additional living room, and 2 en-suite bedrooms

  • Multiple independent access points

• Guest House (1945)

  • 171 m2 built / 137 m2 usable

  • Living room, independent kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

• Caretaker’s House

  • 81 m2 built

  • Living room, dining area, kitchen, and 2 bedrooms sharing one bathroom

Leisure & Auxiliary Buildings

• Swimming pool with pool pavilion (approx. 100 m2) including large lounge, changing rooms, and bathrooms

• Padel court and fronton court

• Game room with 60 m2 garage

• Storage building (20 m2)

Agricultural & Livestock Facilities

• Pig farming operation currently leased

• Stable (20 m2)

• Henhouse (100 m2)

• Kennels, pigsties, and a 120 m2 hay barn

Natural Resources

• Dense forest coverage of holm oaks, pines, cedars, and junipers, carefully managed and rich in biodiversity

• Extensive year-round water resources, including:

  • Large rainwater pond

  • Underground spring

  • Surface spring known as La Peraleda

  • Nine wells distributed throughout the estate

• Average annual rainfall: 600 mm

Location & Investment Potential

The estate lies between the municipalities of Galapagar and Colmenarejo. Approximately 40% of the land is protected as an area of special scenic value under Galapagar’s urban planning regulations (PGOU).

Its strategic location offers a unique dual advantage:

• Elevated positioning guarantees permanent unobstructed views

• Proximity to the historic town center makes future rezoning to developable land highly feasible, with the potential for significant value appreciation

The surrounding landscape blends mountain panoramas, rolling hills, streams, and reservoirs, within the Guadarrama Sierra, an area renowned for its livestock, hunting, and rural heritage.