Arranged over three stories, the property extends to approximately 300 sqm on a circa 950 sqm plot, sheltered by over 840 sqm of gardens and outdoor space. Its rooms abound in original period features, from antique polished floors to artisanal carpentry, solid wood doors and heirloom fireplaces that imbue each space with character and warmth.

On the ground floor, a central hallway branches off to the primary reception room, an unmodernised kitchen and the first of three full bathrooms. Upstairs, we find three bedrooms, another bathroom and a stately sitting room with library and study, a peerless and inspiring setting for deep creative work. The second floor, which extends into the eaves, reveals a third bathroom and an open, versatile space that’s flush with possibility, perhaps an artists’ studio, a private retreat or a charming bolthole for guests.

Each room is outward-facing, ensuring a constant stream of natural light that shifts slowly throughout the day. The property is currently occupied, with all electrics and plumbing in good state of repair. It benefits from excellent road access and direct links to the main local towns.

Hushed and luxuriant, generous gardens wrap dotingly around its walls, as if to insulate every memory written into the stone.

Mazcuerras is one of the most picturesque and well-kept villages in the Cantabrian region, adjacent to the Saja River and within close range of places of historic interest such as Cabezón de la Sal, Ruente and Comillas. This area offers a perfect blend of pastoral seclusion, lush green landscapes and a rich and storied heritage. You’ll find plenty of shops and services nearby, and the briefest of journeys will whisk you off to the Cantabrian coast or the Picos de Europa.

Luzmela’s connections to Concha Espina run deep: some of her works were set right here in Mazcuerras, its name forever linked to a compelling literary legacy. The next owners will take possession not only of an extraordinary home, but a living piece of Spain’s cultural heritage, where history, literature and nature unite in a masterpiece of composition and spirit.