Hacienda El Boyal Country Hotel with Equestrian Centre.
Torrecera, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
Torrecera, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
A LUXURIOUS AND MAGNIFICENT EQUESTRIAN CENTRE AND HOTEL OF 41.27 ACRES / 16.7 HECTARES - THE MOST ADVANCED OF ITS KIND IN WESTERN ANDALUSIA.
Hacienda El Boyal is an old farming estate dating back to the end of the 19th century and was the family residence of the famous bullfighter, Juan Belmonte, who until 1962 bred and raised such legendary fighting bulls like 'Cameron', 'Irresistible IV', 'Tormenta' and many more on this estate.
In subsequent years the property was subdivided and the owners produced wine for the region's famous sherry, cotton and other produce, until the hacienda was bought by its present owners in 2003.
Hacienda El Boyal is an old farming estate dating back to the end of the 19th century and was the family residence of the famous bullfighter, Juan Belmonte, who until 1962 bred and raised such legendary fighting bulls like 'Cameron', 'Irresistible IV', 'Tormenta' and many more on this estate.
In subsequent years the property was subdivided and the owners produced wine for the region's famous sherry, cotton and other produce, until the hacienda was bought by its present owners in 2003.
Hacienda El Boyal lies on the periphery of the village of Torrecera and is well situated with convenient access to Jerez de la Frontera town centre (12.5 miles / 20 kms) and Jerez de la Frontera airport (15.5 miles / 25 kms).
Sevilla town centre and airport are 68.4 miles / 110 kms away.
Beaches are a mere 21.75 miles / 35 kms.
Gibraltar / airport: 65.25 miles / 105 kms.
Costa del Sol / Sotogrande: 77.7 miles / 120 kms.
Malaga Airport: 137 miles / 220 kms.
7 golf courses within 31 miles / 50 kms.
THE PROPERTY:
When the current owners were searching the provinces of Malaga and Cadiz for a suitable property to realise their dream of a small hotel with excellent riding facilities, they immediately recognised the great potential of Hacienda El Boyal to convert this derelict farm into the most advanced, luxurious and complete resort of its kind in western Andalucia.
After three years of construction to rehabilitate the old building and adding new ones, the owners have turned the estate into a fascinating and beautiful complex consisting of a luxurious hotel, a designer restaurant and a state-of-the-art riding centre.
It has a generally flat land area of 166.700 sq. meters which slopes down to the Guadalete River in the north and borders onto the road from Jerez de la Frontera to San José del Valle in the south.
When the current owners were searching the provinces of Malaga and Cadiz for a suitable property to realise their dream of a small hotel with excellent riding facilities, they immediately recognised the great potential of Hacienda El Boyal to convert this derelict farm into the most advanced, luxurious and complete resort of its kind in western Andalucia.
After three years of construction to rehabilitate the old building and adding new ones, the owners have turned the estate into a fascinating and beautiful complex consisting of a luxurious hotel, a designer restaurant and a state-of-the-art riding centre.
It has a generally flat land area of 166.700 sq. meters which slopes down to the Guadalete River in the north and borders onto the road from Jerez de la Frontera to San José del Valle in the south.
Within an area of 1,760 sq. meters there are 18 beautiful and tastefully decorated suites which incorporate a double bedroom with satellite TV and safe; a spacious bathroom with extra-large showers; a comfortable lounge with satellite TV and mini-bar, as well as a large private covered terrace.
All suites are fully air conditioned and are connected by WiFi to the internet. All suites have direct access to the gardens and pool or to the Andalusian patio. There is the possibility to increase the number of suites / rooms to a maximum of 50.
12 suites lead straight in to the subtropical gardens of some 5.000 sq. m. with a most beautiful white lagoon pool reflecting the azure blue skies of southern Andalusia. The other six suites lead out to the Andalusian patio where lush palm trees and orange trees are competing with colourful tropical bushes filling the air with their sweet aroma at night.
The small spa with Finnish and Turkish saunas will be supplemented with an indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi.
The small spa with Finnish and Turkish saunas will be supplemented with an indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi.
The restaurant (1,270 sq. meters) is located apart from the rest of the property at the entrance to the resort, serving both hotel guests and passers by. It distinguishes itself from the usual “venta”, the typical road-side bars and cafeterias, not only by its design but also by its cuisine.
There is the central “bistro” serving delicious tapas and local dishes during the day, while the two more intimate dining rooms cater for the enjoyment of excellent Spanish and international cuisine, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
The large covered terrace overlooks the riding arenas allowing for a leisurely viewing of the equestrian activities taking place.
Next to the restaurant will be a spacious, partially covered children’s play area with an adjoining terrace.
The stables total an area of almost 3,200 sq. meters and incorporate the following:
58 spacious, airy boxes (3x4m each) designed with plenty of light and each with automatic waterers. Every box has its own 24 sq. meter partially covered paddock.
For the foals there is a separate stable building and for the ponies there are open stables for 6 to 8 horses. The total capacity under the present licence is for approximately 70 horses.
In the main stable hall there is a lounge for the staff as well as the staff rest rooms and opposite there are the rest rooms for the clients, complete with changing facilities, showers and toilets. There are also separate tack rooms for clients with in-house equipment as well as a training room for future grooms.
One principal outdoor riding arena of 28 x 68 meters with flood light and sound equipment. This all-weather riding arena was built to the highest specifications to ensure permanent and instant use after even the heaviest rain fall. There will be another open air riding arena of 20 x 40 metres with equal specifications. A 14 metre lunging circle completes the outdoor facilities.
The covered riding school is 22 x 62 metres and closed on three sides. There are covered spectators’ stands for about 50 people. Adjoining the school is the fully automatic covered walker with suspended machinery allowing the use of the interior circle of 16 metres in diameter to be used as a lunging circle or an arena for beginners.
All riding facilities are equipped with a fully automatic sprinkling system. There are also two larger paddocks each of 2.500 sq. meters for the foals.
The manor house was the first building to be built in the late eighteen hundreds and consists of two floors, totalling 520 sq. meters. The ground floor boasts an impressive entrance hall with a vaulted beamed ceiling leading into the even more impressive reception hall, also with vaulted ceilings supported by massive pillars.
Next to the kitchen is a pantry, leading into the fully equipped laundry room with direct access to the patio.
The upper floor of the house is reached via a wide staircase winding up from the entrance hall. There are three bedroom suites leading off from the decorative landing. A few steps down lies the guest suite. The upper floor is fully air conditioned and has under floor heating throughout.
The private gardens of some 2,500 sq. meters include a large conventional swimming pool and a 70 sq. meter covered porch with summer kitchen and barbecue. The gardens border onto the foals’ paddocks to the south and onto the Alfalfa fields to the west.
There is separate staff accommodation for up to 6 people with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, a laundry area and a dining / living room with kitchen and a large private terrace.
The garage which takes 3 cars leads off from the main patio. In addition it has a mezzanine floor for storage and a tool shed. The main machine room can be reached from the garage and from the rear of the building which houses the equipment for hot water, heating, decalcifying machine, fire pump, pressure pump etc. Underneath the machine room are the water depots for drinking water, garden irrigation and fire fighting.
Another vaulted room serving as a 'Bodega' (wine cellar) leads off from the patio as well as the reception area and the general offices.
The property totals 167,000 sq. meters of which about half the area is used to grow alfalfa, an excellent crop used for horse fodder. The planted area is irrigated from the Guadalcacin reservoir. There are seven cuttings per year yielding approximately 92.400 kgs p.a. making the riding centre self sufficient for this type of horse fodder. There are about 2 kms of reinforced tracks for riding, jogging and for driving a pony and cart.
The land is also suitable for 2-3 polo fields.
The property is in superb condition and fully modernised, including the following:-
New 150 Kw transformer with new electrical cabling throughout.
Solar panels.
Completely new water & waste water installations.
Three sources of water: agricultural, own well and mains.
Modern telephone switch board, with internet featuring WiFi to all suites.
Security alarm with 24 hour security surveillance.
Fire alarm and fire fighting equipment etc.
For further information, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
office@william-montgomery.com
Also in association with:
Windsor Clive International;
+44 (0)1672 521155
info@windsorclive.co.uk
www.windsorclive.co.uk
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