Central Argentina Villa for Rent: Historic Spanish Villa Nested on 220 Acres of Sierras in Cordoba, Argentina - Property 235899

Main House: Details abound: Ample galleries surrounding an open-air fountain patio, a 'torreon' stairway covered with 16th century Spanish “picaresque” literature majolica, iron cast on doors and windows, majolica tiles, and original thick adobe walls. The upper floor has 6 rooms, each of a different color, with private bathrooms and cast iron heaters. The lower floor harbors kitchen and dining room, with environment-friendly solar electricity. Water to house and pool is fed from natural mountain springs. Hot water is available daily from a wood-burning boiler.

Estancia Outdoors: An external stone patio features a clay oven where the aroma of delicious homemade bread, empanadas, pizzas, and pastries may capture your senses. It also features the typical Argentine-style 'parrilla' (wood/charcoal grill), made to enjoy the famous Argentine beef. Guests are welcome to have breakfast or dine outside. Caretakers living in the premises will be happy to help you grill your own 'asado.'

Activities: In addition to the unparalleled beauty of the 220 acres of sierras, guests are welcome to enjoy horseback riding, guided tours, pick-your-own organic vegetables from the garden, cooking 'empanadas', 'asado' (bbq) or bread, golfing, hiking/trekking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, star watching (telescope available), swimming, reading, writing, meditation. Tours: Local operators in nearby towns of La Falda and La Cumbre provide guided tours to visit historic places such as the Jesuit missions of Santa Catalina (1622), Caroya (1616), and Jesus Maria (1618), or the church of Candonga (1730), visits and tours to the Punilla Valley towns, as well as the nearby city of Cordoba (2nd largest in Argentina).