This picture-perfect spot feels like something out of a storybook and was recently inaugurated as a member of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain. This accolade will give a boost to local efforts towards various projects, such as the pedestrianisation of the historic centre, restoration of the original bread oven, cattle crush and windmill and rehabilitation of nearby Playa de San Andrés. Today, you can take in the stunning panoramic views from the Mirador de San Andrés, which appears to float in mid-air above the landscape.

Once a gracious and elegant home, this 500-sqm gem is a real diamond in the rough. It will require a complete overhaul, but in return offers plenty of opportunities for expansion – occupying a 1,400-sqm plot, around 80% of the two upper floors, plus the basement and attic, are amenable to new additions.

The house stands among several south-facing tiered plots with glorious views from higher ground.

The setting could not be more stunning; Puentedey lies adjacent to the Ojo Guareña karst formation, a national monument, and is part of the Santander–Mediterranean Green Corridor. This ongoing project will one day form a long-distance walking and cycling route – similar to the Camino de Santiago – linking the Cantabrian and Mediterranean coasts.

A wealth of rewards await a buyer willing to restore some shine to a tarnished treasure in a truly sublime location, a unique opportunity for a very special family home or secluded hotel.

Dreaming of an extraordinary new life and ready to roll up your sleeves? We can’t wait to be a part of it.