luxury seaside farmhouses for sale Maldonado Department, Uruguay

A unique property for its characteristics on the Sierra de la Ballena. It has a total area of 49.9 ha (123.3 acres), and privileged views of the Laguna del Sauce, sunsets, mountains and the sea. It is only 20 minutes from Punta del Este International Airport, and 15 minutes from the sea and Punta Ballena. On the property there is an old and elegant stone milling structure -a quarry that gives its name to the property- which operated until the late 1950´s. There are still important stockpiles of broken stone of different sizes and important outcrops of natural stone for potential use in the construction of houses and roads. The main house and the guest house are located about 200 m above sea level on the western slope of the Sierra (sunset view), and were designed entirely with local stones by architect Horacio Ravazanni. A third house is located near the entrance of the property, at sea level. The 153 m2 (1647 sqf) main house has 2 large ensuite bedrooms, living room, dining room, toilette and kitchen, 50 m2 (538 sqf) lapacho gallery, terrace, swimming pool and 45 m2 (484) covered stone barbecue. Guest house of 110 m2 (1184 sqf) covered loft type with terrace, large ensuite bedroom, toilette, living room and kitchen. Both have underfloor heating in all rooms, plus Nordic stoves in bedrooms and fireplaces in living rooms. High-capacity water heaters for hot water. Outdoor lighting in the park and installation of internal and perimeter alarms. In addition, housekeepers house, sheds and another guest room. It has a 1.8 km road from the entrance to the top, electrical installation that is initially aerial with poles and then subway at the level of the houses. Water installation with a 1 km long pipe and a 5,000 liter water tank near the top. The park was specially designed, with lakes on both slopes, native forests and planted with various species and fruit trees, with irrigation system (80 plants).

Spectacular and unique farm of 22.5 ha over the sea in La Carolina, with access from Interbalnearia Route, 20' from Punta del Este, 5' from Laguna del Sauce Airport and 1 hour from Montevideo Airport. Estancia La Carolina is one of the most beautiful natural places in Punta del Este. It has 400 hectares and 3,200 linear meters of sea coast, with a total of 69 farms of 5 hectares each. Given its privileged location, it has one of the best beaches and almost exclusive use, with incredible views of the sunrise, sunset and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Throughout the development, the owners are committed to preserving the environment without opening public streets or building infrastructures that could alter the landscape. With this criterion, internal roads and a bridge over the stream have been built. A place where the peace of the countryside is combined with splendid quiet and exclusive beaches, large areas to enjoy privacy, unsurpassed sea views and excellent access. The property has 923 m2 built area, 452 m2 semi-covered and 90 m2 of decks. It extends 450 linear meters on the beach, almost exclusively. Its incredible view of the sea is combined with an environment of mountains and countryside. The house has five ensuite bedrooms, cinema room, two wood stoves, three living rooms, large dining room and kitchen with dining room. Toilette, laundry room and excellent service room. Garage for three cars.The property has large decks on the sand, pergolas, very comfortable barbecue and heated pool with music system. The service unit has two bedrooms, with one bathroom and kitchen. Amenities: The property has Wi-Fi in all rooms and DirecTV. Automatic power generator, perimeter alarm, closed circuit security with perimeter cameras, smoke sensors in all rooms, sewage treatment plant, two water wells, radiator heating with hot water re-circulation, powered by 12 solar panels and/or gas boiler. Air conditioning and fans in all rooms, automatic curtains throughout the property with Black Out and safety boxes in all bedrooms. Appliances: washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, two refrigerators with freezer, freezer and ice maker.