Somewhat unusually for the indiano period, the property is largely stone built (with a wall thickness of 70 cm), giving it a solidity lacking in many of its contemporaries.

The house was completely remodelled in 2009, with sensitive structural alterations that create an airy, modern layout while preserving its wealth of period charms.

The refurbishment introduced a palette of fine materials, including solid hardwoods and beautiful oak floors. Roof insulation and Climalit windows with safety glass were also installed at this time.

Accommodation is arranged over three floors, with a combined area of 206 sqm:

The ground floor comprises a spacious, open-plan living area, bedroom, well-appointed kitchen with direct access to the garden and a full bathroom with bathtub.

On the first floor, we find a stunning sitting room extending to 76 sqm, gloriously illuminated by magnificent iron-framed windows.

The second floor contains a versatile central living area, a bedroom with full ensuite and one further open bedroom.

The layout would also lend itself to more independent spaces — four separate ensuite bedrooms could easily be created with a few simple adaptations.

Offering a generous swathe of outdoor space, the property’s two gardens are another huge point in its favour. The largest (932 sqm) is enclosed by traditional stone walls and flourishing hedging shrubs and features olive trees, a beautiful fig tree and night lighting — the perfect place to relax and recharge.

The smaller garden (651 sqm) runs down to the River Nalón, and is separated from the house by a rural road, forming a peaceful refuge from the bustle of family life.

Additional outdoor space is provided by two patios, one formed by the loggia beneath the windowed gallery. Two ancillary structures serve as a storage unit and boiler room respectively.

An outdoor parking area is a convenient bonus.

The property is heated by a diesel-fired boiler feeding cast iron radiators and a latest-generation pellet stove with classic styling.

Enjoying a privileged location barely ten minutes from central Oviedo, this extraordinary home combines easy accessibility and abundant local services with the spectacular views and unblemished tranquillity of the ideal rural retreat.