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QUALITY OF LIFE. SALE OF CHALET IN BECEITE Independent chalet in Beceite, located in the so-called Spanish Tuscany, close to the hunting reserve, the fishing protection area, and the Natural Park of dels Ports de Tortosa-Beceite. It is situated within an impressive natural environment, on the way to Parrizal; just 5 minutes on foot and a couple of minutes by car from the charming and peaceful town of Beceite. This area is free of odors, noise, or other pollutants, as it is far from farm slurry areas and there are no nearby industrial zones. The chalet has 330 m², plus 40 m² of terraces, within a plot of over 3 hectares. It also includes another building of 64 m², a swimming pool, an area suitable for a sports court, and a large doghouse with a play area, fully fenced. The property is connected to the electricity grid and the municipal water supply network. An extensive perimeter fence surrounds the buildings, several vegetable gardens, and an area with various fruit trees, almond trees, and olive trees. Within the fenced perimeter, there is a spring that has never dried up. Another spring is located on one of the adjoining plots, also included in this property (these water sources come from the natural environment, so they are free from potential pollutants from farm slurry or industrial processes). The social environment in Beceite and the rest of the Matarraña region is exceptional This is a unique and irreplaceable opportunity to live in a privileged natural setting, whether working as a freelancer, remotely, or virtually; for a comfortable retirement; perhaps starting a business within the growing tourism sector of the area; or simply to enjoy life and ensure your children grow up without the stress or pollution increasingly found in large cities. You may also choose to protect yourself and your loved ones from inevitable future pandemics, like the bird flu on the horizon (During the COVID-19 pandemic, life in rural areas like this chalet remained much more normal than in cities, where one could walk peacefully without the risk of contagion, and most importantly, without the need for self-isolation in small, cramped homes that were not suited for long-term living, a situation that was especially harsh for the elderly, young people, and children, who suffered the most during the pandemic’s difficult months). The energy distribution in this region is optimal, and power outages are uncommon It is also worth highlighting that in the event of national power cuts (as repeatedly warned by the European Union), the negative consequences are much less in a rural environment, especially if solar panels are installed (both the house roof and the adjoining vegetable gardens are south-southeast facing and could host a large number of photovoltaic panels; although the contracted electrical power is more than sufficient for all the home's needs and could be stored in batteries if necessary to ensure enough power during national blackouts or issues with the European electricity grid). MAIN FEATURES TO HIGHLIGHT • Building from 1990 • Brick construction with double insulation chamber (no concrete blocks were used, which are unfortunately common in other buildings, ensuring the absence of unnatural or biologically unsuitable materials) • South-east orientation to maintain sunlight exposure throughout the day, both in summer and winter, while ensuring 100% utilization of a potential solar panel installation. However, with modern climate control systems like aerothermal energy, the panels could be installed on one of the nearby vegetable gardens, just a few meters from the chalet. Additionally, it is possible to install the most secure and cost-effective current alternative for regulating cold and heat: geothermal energy • The house has 330 m² of usable space (plus three terraces totaling 40 m² and a 13 m² porch) distributed over six sublevels: 1st Cellar 2nd Garage, boiler room, water distribution, and pantry 3rd Kitchen, bathroom, dining room, and large terraces, one with a barbecue (40 m² spread over different terraces around the sunniest three sides of the house) (Unlike other similar chalets, this floor is built above a 1.40-meter base to avoid humidity from the ground, preserving the health of its inhabitants. It also contains 2 diesel reserves, and the space can be used as a storage area). 4th Three bedrooms (two large and one suite easily convertible into 2 double bedrooms and one bathroom) and a bathroom 5th Attic for office, bedroom, or other purposes 6th Large accessible space from an external staircase, suitable for beds, office, library, etc. • Extensive garden areas around the chalet • Swimming pool • Fountain • Stone doghouse (6 m²) with fence • 56 m² building with double-glazed windows and shutters. It has water, electricity, and septic tank supplies. • Shaded area with mulberry trees, suitable for personal use or as a hospitality business. • Area suitable for building a sports court and/or a large parking area or, alternatively, installing solar panels to take advantage of the location's solar exposure. • Three vegetable gardens with proven agricultural production, which could be converted into solar energy production areas • Area with fruit trees, olive trees, and almond trees • Stone flooring around the chalet All of the above is fully fenced and has a paved access road from the main road to the house. INTERNAL SERVICES • Heating in all rooms through radiators and a diesel boiler (in addition to having more than enough firewood for several decades) • Air conditioning in the most frequently used areas • Landline phone in all rooms and spaces • Internal Internet coverage EXTERNAL SUPPLIES • Electricity • Municipal potable water supply (in addition to water from the irrigation canal and spring) COMMUNICATIONS • Landline and 5G phone service • Currently, 100 Mb internet access or via 4G router, which speeds up data upload and download (possibility to connect a 5G router providing speeds between 100 Mbps and 1 Gbps). • The new 5G Radio Internet system will soon be installed to replace the obsolete Wimax system, providing fiber-optic speeds, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds up to 280 Mbps. SECURITY The best security comes from walkers, field workers, shepherds, and neighbors. In addition, there are: • Various security systems installed • Area regularly patrolled by the Civil Guard • Rural guards • Perimeter fencing • Dogs HEALTH SERVICES • Health center in Beceite • Emergency services available 24/7 at the Valderrobres Health Center • Hospitals and emergency centers in Valderrobres (7.5 km, 12 min) and Alcañiz (446 km, 44 min) (a new, modern hospital is about to open in Alcañiz to replace the old one) • Various hospitals and medical centers in Tortosa and Teruel EDUCATIONAL CENTERS • Primary school in Beceite • Nursery care in Beceite • IES Matarraña in Valderrobres (Secondary, Bachillerato, and Vocational Training in Hospitality) (Free transport for students from Beceite) • Secondary School in Alcañiz with Bachillerato, various Vocational Training programs, and the University Distance Education Campus • Adult Education Center in Valderrobres • Official School of Languages in Alcañiz and Valderrobres • Municipal Music School in Valderrobres • Libraries and cultural centers in Beceite, Valderrobres, etc. In Tortosa (598 km, 55 min): • Several secondary schools, Bachillerato programs, and Vocational Training courses • Municipal music and theater schools • UNED (National Distance Education University) headquarters • Official Language School (EOI) • Music Conservatory • School for Art and Culture • Adult Education Center BANKING ENTITIES • Various bank branches in Beceite (Ibercaja, Caja Rural) and Valderrobres (Ibercaja, Caja Rural, Banco de Santander) • Bancaixa, BBVA, Banco de Santander, Ibercaja, and Caja Rural in Alcañiz RADIO STATIONS • “La Comarca” in Valderrobres CLIMATE Dry climate, with more frequent rain in spring and occasional snowfalls every few years (Municipal services and the Teruel Provincial Government act quickly and efficiently, performing preventive tasks when necessary. Frosts are rare during winter, typically not exceeding -5°C, with the most common being -1 or -2°C. Fog is practically nonexistent, and there are sunny days even in winter) POLLUTION AND ALLERGIES • Area with low or no air pollution, and no light or noise pollution • Presence of grasses in spring and olive tree flowers (usually not problematic for allergies) LAND AND AIR COMMUNICATIONS • Roads in very good condition to Alcañiz, Tortosa, Teruel, Zaragoza, or Barcelona • Bus transport twice a day to Alcañiz or Tortosa (with connections to numerous destinations including Teruel, Zaragoza, Barcelona…) • RENFE stations in Tortosa, Mora la Nueva, and Zaragoza (AVE high-speed rail) • Coaches from Tortosa to various points in Spain, especially Barcelona and its airport (frequent departures and arrivals, even on holidays) • Numerous passenger transport lines from Zaragoza to various destinations within Spain • Nearest cities: Zaragoza (146 km, 1h59min), Tortosa (59.8 km, 55 min), and Teruel (187 km, 2h24min) WORKING FROM HOME The ideal space for working from home: the perfect blend of digital connectivity and the utmost rural tranquillity Imagine stepping away from a demanding virtual meeting and, in just two minutes, finding yourself strolling through your own orchards and gardens, picking fruit from your trees or taking a dip in the spring-fed swimming pool AIRPORTS • Zaragoza • Reus • Barcelona (regular and frequent round-trip service with the HIFE company from Tortosa) BEACHES Although Beceite has numerous rivers, such as the Ulldemó and the Matarraña, the Pena Reservoir, and various springs, sometimes a day at the beach is just what you might be in the mood for. The distance to the Mediterranean Sea means that in just over an hour, we can enjoy a day at the beach, a day at a theme park, or a visit to the Ebro Delta. Closest beaches: 73 km - La Aldea (Tarragona) 1h 12' 87 km - San Carlos de la Rápita (Tarragona) 1h 23' 90 km - L'Ametlla de Mar (Tarragona) 1h 26' 100 km - Hospitalet del Infante (Tarragona) 1h 31' 115 km - Cambrils (Tarragona) 1h 44' 122 km - Salou (Tarragona) 1h 45' A DREAM COME TRUE.