The Sibarist

Palace in dialogue with the Asturian sea and mountains

Description

An impressive Asturian palace, a historic enclave that rises between mountains and endless meadows, set on the very slope of the majestic Peña Mellera — the summit that gives identity to the entire region.

Its presence dominates the landscape with an almost sculptural force, while the valley opens at its feet like a green tapestry crossed by the gentle course of the Cares River.

At the gateway to the Picos de Europa National Park, the palace sits in a privileged setting where nature and heritage converge in an exceptional way.

The property is surrounded by its own estate of meadow and woodland, an intimate and protective natural frame that reinforces the atmosphere of retreat, legacy, and authenticity.

A place where historic architecture enters into dialogue with a landscape of extraordinary purity, creating a unique setting for those seeking beauty, identity, and a deep connection to the land.

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Layout:

The palace unfolds across three levels, forming an architecture of remarkable presence and balance.

The ground floor is organized around an absolutely magnificent central space: a large hall articulated by semicircular arches and bathed in zenithal light that descends almost sacredly onto the stone.

It is an architectural heart that orders the entire structure and reveals, from the very first moment, the monumental essence of the building.

To the right of the entrance lies the chapel, an intimate and solemn space that confirms the historical significance of the property and adds a spiritual dimension to the experience.

Around the central courtyard, several spacious and luminous rooms are arranged, all with generous proportions — ideal for accommodating contemporary uses while respecting their ancestral character.

The walls and structural elements, built in finely crafted ashlar stone, remain in remarkable condition, preserving the material strength and original authenticity of the construction.

Above this foundation rise the second and third floors, completing a unique and imposing building capable of combining historic presence with extraordinary potential for an architectural restoration of distinction.

The verticality of the structure and the coherence of its volumes create a bold, sculptural silhouette that reaffirms the palace’s grandeur within the landscape.

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Details

  • Reference THSSESAST0023
  • Price 550000
  • Built area 2400 sqm
  • Plot area 8282 sqm
  • Location Bores, Asturias

Attributes

  • Original attributes
  • To reform
  • Views of nature

In the green and hidden heart of eastern Asturias, the small village of Bores emerges as a natural lookout suspended among mountains, meadows, and silence. Located in the municipality of Peñamellera Baja, this enclave preserves the essence of the most authentic Asturias: a place where time seems to move differently, in harmony with the rhythm of the landscape. Protected by the imposing Peña Mellera, which gives identity to the entire region, and open to the valley that descends toward the Cares River, Bores enjoys a privileged topography. Light filters between peaks and slopes, creating a constant play of atmospheres that wrap the surroundings in ever-changing beauty throughout the day and the seasons. Its proximity to the Picos de Europa National Park adds an extraordinary dimension: protected nature, routes that cross mythical landscapes, views that stir the soul. Bores is, in essence, an intimate balcony overlooking one of the most iconic territories in northern Spain. To live or design in Bores is to do so in a place where nature does not merely accompany — it defines. A setting that invites retreat, contemplation, and a way of life that prioritizes what is essential.

The property enjoys a privileged orientation, open to all four horizons, allowing light to move through each room with a distinct character throughout the day. The main façade, facing due south, receives continuous sunlight that enhances the texture of the stone and creates a warm atmosphere even in the coldest months. This full exposure turns the palace into a luminous organism: clear mornings, radiant noons, golden sunsets, and nights that settle into an environment of absolute calm. An orientation that not only illuminates, but elevates the architecture and enriches the interior life.

The singularity of this palace lies in its ability to unite, in a single architectural gesture, the strength of the ancestral and the delicacy of the essential. It is not merely a historic building: it is a rare piece, a stone testimony from another era that has reached the present with an unusual level of integrity.

Its fortified structure, its finely crafted ashlar walls, and the presence of an integrated chapel make the property an exceptional example of noble architecture in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. Every element — the semicircular arches, the zenithal light of the central hall, the chapel’s vaulted ceilings, the solidity of the stone — adds another layer to a story that cannot be replicated or interpreted anywhere else. The direct relationship with the landscape, open to mountains, valley, and shifting sky, gives the property an almost scenic aura: the palace does not merely sit on the land — it embodies it. Its orientation, its volumetry, its silent presence all converse naturally with the surroundings, creating an atmosphere of balance that is hard to describe and even harder to find. It is a property that moves you through its authenticity, that stirs emotion through its architectural truth and untouched character. A property that stands out not for what it has, but for what it is: a singular, unrepeatable legacy filled with memory and possibility.

The palace retains a surprisingly intact structural condition, preserving the essence of its original architecture. The walls, arches, and noble ashlar elements reveal a solid past and a construction designed to endure. The roof, recently restored, ensures the protection of the entire building and provides an exceptional starting point for any restoration project. The interior spaces, though in need of comprehensive rehabilitation, preserve immeasurable architectural and heritage value. They are authentic settings, untouched in their narrative, allowing for a contemporary intervention without losing the historical depth that defines them. The property’s current state represents a unique opportunity: a building with soul, a robust structure, and elements of great beauty, ready to be reinterpreted with excellence and respect for its legacy.

The property includes a project designed to transform it into a high-end vacation complex, an operating model perfectly aligned with the growing demand from visitors seeking authenticity, nature, and unique experiences in this privileged area of eastern Asturias. The location, the scale of the building, and its heritage character allow for the creation of a one-of-a-kind destination in the market, capable of attracting high-value national and international clientele. The combination of historic architecture, natural surroundings, and experiential concept anticipates high occupancy rates and outstanding profitability, particularly in a region where the supply of properties with this identity is extremely limited. The uniqueness of the palace, together with the magnetism of the setting, makes the project a strategic opportunity to position itself within one of the most dynamic and expanding tourism segments: emotional, cultural, and retreat-focused tourism. In this context, profitability is measured not only in economic terms but also in the creation of an iconic asset, capable of establishing itself as a benchmark within the landscape and the boutique hospitality market of northern Spain.

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