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In the heart of the gorgeous Matarraña region and sympathetically rebuilt in 2015 on the foundations of a centuries-old farmhouse, this spacious and comfortable three-storey country house has a built area of 447 m2, six bedrooms -two have their own terraces- with ensuite bathrooms, an additional, independent bathroom, a large kitchen, an open plan living room with double height ceilings, a games room and multi-purpose yoga studio, and a 57 m2 group room of 57 m2. The estate's 34 hectares of rural-zoned land ensure privacy and calm, and include garden areas, patios, a walled swimming pool, stables, an equestrian ring, 8 hectares of almond and olive terraces and 26 hectares of mature forest with extensive hiking trails. There is a licence for 5 horses. Access from the main road A321 road is via a well-maintained track of around 2 km. Distances: Cretas: 6,5 km; Via Verde cycle route: 5 km; Valderrobres 7 km; Els Ports mountains 10 km; river Ebro 35 km; Alcañiz 42 km; Tortosa (rail link) 48 km; Móra la Nova (rail link): 60 km; beaches (l'Ampolla): 71 km; Reus Airport 112 km; Castellón airport: 135 km; Barcelona airport: 205 km, Valencia 223 km With two onsite springs/wells, a robust solar system, under floor heating and wood burning stoves, this off-grid house is not only very comfortable but also sustainable. Correctly registered as a residential dwelling at the Registro de la Propiedad (Land Registry), on the Catastro (tax office property register), and constructed with the appropriate planning permissions and licences . The property is currently run as a successful boutique b&b (with the corresponding licences and permits), and could also be easily adapted for other functions such as a yoga or artists' retreat centre, an equestrian facility or simply as a fabulous family home. 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, 8km from the property. Ideal for horse owners, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a recently constructed character home in an idyllic rural location, with the bonus of a functioning income stream. Contact us for full details or a visit! #ref:CRE02_masia