GREATNESS Homes Collection

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Homes Collection
A glimpse over the Spanish Hidden Treasures
Enjoying the world of Greatness is the ultimate
expression of exclusivity and luxury relies on having
a privileged access to it.
Founders Greetings
Isabel Benjumea, Founder and CEO
Back in January 2010 a dream started to come true: two cousins with similar backgrounds and
interests decided to join forces to start a new business focused on which we are really passionate:
Spain and its Cultural Heritage.
Greatness is the result of this common passion combined with the enthusiasm of our young
team and network of collaborators (experts, institutions, and private owners) that have believed and
supported our project whose leit-motif is “Unique experiences for the most sophisticated clients”.
Launching this first edition of the Greatness Homes Collection, we proudly share with you
some of the most exclusive, beautiful and unique private homes in Spain.
We invite you to unfold Greatness and join us in the journey of knowing Spain, its people and
cultural heritage from a different perspective and with a privileged and unique access that has not
been offered before.
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Discovering the Unknown
Spain is the second greatest contributor of sites declared by UNESCO World Heritage Sites
though many remain unknown.
Greatness offers the possibility to follow in the footsteps of history, discovering places,
landscapes and works of art many of which are inaccessible or not well known. Experience the
feeling of being the first to discover them in a unique way.
Throughout History Spain has witnessed in its splendor and decadence important Christian
civilisation (Iberian, Phoenician, Roman, Jew, Christian, and Muslim) which have left as a legacy a
variety of artistic forms of expression: Painting, Architecture, Music and Literature thus makes Spain
Greatness is a different experience,
a new approach to Spanish Heritage and History:
Exclusivity and excellence for the most sophisticated clients.
a unique cultural destination.
Greatness is a journey into the past and present of Spanish Heritage, hand in hand with the
best experts, enjoying unique perspective, and offering exclusive access to private residences and Art
collections.
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Greatness Homes
We proudly present the first edition of the Greatness
Homes Collection and invite you to discover some of the
most Exclusive, Beautiful and Unique Spanish Private Homes.
Historic Houses, Palaces, Castles in the countryside or
in the city, many of them with magnificent art collections,
inaccessible to the general public open their doors for the first
time only for our clients.
Be a guest staying at any of these wonderful homes;
organize a reception for your friends or clients and enjoy the
opportunity to learn about the history of the most illustrious
Spanish families directly from their descendants.
All of our homes and their staff offer the best attention to
our clients following the highest standards of service.
We invite you to discover a selection of our
collection in this catalogue…
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Marchioness of Tenorio Palace
Seville
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he Palace is located in the well-known Sevillian
neighborhood of Santa Cruz. This magnificent
thirteenth century building was originally part
of the Alcazar (Royal Palace). Nowadays, it is an independent
residence which colorful patio it’s one of the most admired
sights in Seville.
The medieval façade shows a sculpture of the American
writer Washington Irving, who lived within these walls while he
wrote his most famous work “Tales from the Alhambra”.
From the different rooms and terraces of the palace, the
guests will enjoy the unequalled views of the Alcazar gardens,
full of soaring palm trees and the geometric parterres. Today,
the palace is one of the properties of the Marchioness of
Tenorio, granddaughter of Duke of Peñaranda, nephew of
Eugenie de Montijo, Empress of the French.
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“La Granjilla de la Fresneda” Palace
El Escorial, Madrid
Marchioness of Tenorio Palace
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he site of La Granjilla, is part and parcel of the
Type of house: Historic
Fresneda, one of the big farms acquired in the
Availability for: Stays/Rentals
context of the creation of the Royal Domain
- Sleeps: 18 (9 rooms)
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of El Escorial by King Philip II (1527-1598), who inherited
Celebrations: up to 50 people
from his father the Emperor Charles V, the largest empire
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known until that time, in a Spain at its height and splendor.
“Discover King Phillip II
Favourite Place…”
The site has significant natural, historical and artistic heritage.
A remarkable palatial mansion, a convent and the chapel of
St. John the Baptist, built in the sixteenth century by the best
technicians of the time by order of the King, for his personal
use, some of which are surrounded by various ponds and
Renaissance gardens.
The overall project was one of the most ambitious of
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all held in the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. To
this end, numerous and complex actions were executed, in
both architectural and urban domains. Natural environment,
artificially transformed to generate a new landscape in line
with Renaissance tastes of the moment, was supplemented
by significant engineering works. In this regard, there were
different water infrastructures, through a sophisticated system
La Granjilla de la Fresneda
of lakes, ponds, and pipelines. These Royal ponds are the most
remarkable renaissance dams that have survived.
With this context as a starting point, La Granjilla has been
used by the various royal houses that followed over time, for
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different celebrations, hunting and general enjoyment of its
members, until its confiscation and auction, when it passed to
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the family who currently owns the site.
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“The gardens of Galicia, however strange it may sound,
Pazo de Oca
are winter gardens, best visited in the clouds and mists. That
Pontevedra, Galicia
is when they become scenes of extraordinary flowering, true
explosions of colour. In February the camellias and mimosas
start to bloom, acquiring exalted proportions. The pazos of
Galicia are extraordinarily beautiful and it is impossible to
speak of them without sounding nostalgic.”
“The Galician Versailles”
paradise full of romanticism. Through the House of Camarasa
it was inherited by its present owner The Casa Ducal de
Medinaceli Foundation who preserves it for future generations.
Above all the gardens from Oca are what astonish the
most. Recently restored to its 18th-century glory, the beauty
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ca is the most impressive and most famous of
here is the fusion of formal garden with working farm. The
Galician Pazos (Palaces). Usually referred to
combination of the useful and the decorative here is a natural
as the “Generalife of the north” or “Galician
phenomenon, and not an artificial creation in the mood of
Versailles” it’s just 15 miles away from Santiago de Compostela,
Marie-Antoinette’s hameau at Versailles. This is a mossy,
final milestone of St. James´s way.
misty melancholic garden, wonderful in early spring when the
legendary camellias come out.
Originally a Fortress dating from the 12th century it is
during the 18th century when Fernando Gayoso, Marquis
The Marchioness de Casa Valdes, who was raised in a Pazo
of Camarasa transforms it into its current appearance being
and wrote the classic History of Spanish gardens, described a
the golden granite stones of the walls that evokes a forgotten
pazo, and Oca was the best example:
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“El Vallejuelo” Country House
Trujillo. Cáceres
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ituated in the heart of Extremadura, Land of
the Spanish Conquistadores, this wonderful
“Discover the Treasures from
Extremadura staying at one
of the most exclusive private
properties in the area.”
countryside Home offers a unique experience to
the visitor. Owned by the Count of Guadalhorce, he and his
family have created a small paradise out of an old stable that
will allow the visitor to enjoy the authentic experience of the
Pazo de Oca
Spanish countryside.
Its beautiful garden filled with colours and scents were
designed by the Countess and along with the pool is the best
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place to relax while enjoying delicious appetizers from the local
gastronomy and the house farm. During the winter, all the fire
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places of the house create a peaceful and relaxing ambiance
where the library becomes the most popular room of the house.
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The landscape that surrounds El Vallejuelo offers spectacular
seasonal views, a perfect scenery to enjoy and discover walking
or horse riding. The house service lead by María and Francisco
will always be ready to attend the needs of the guests.
El Vallejuelo
Type of house: Country House
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Belmonte Castle
Cuenca
Belmonte Castle
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uilt in the 15th-century by the powerful Marquis
the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, or the birth
of Villena, Belmonte is one of the best preserved
of the renaissance poet Fray Luis de Leon. It has also been
medieval castles in Spain after the last important
the setting of the film “El Cid” with Charlon Heston and Sofia
restoration accomplished by their owners, the Ducal House
Loren as main characters.
of Peñaranda and Montijo. It is located in the province of
Cuenca, birthplace for some of the oldest Castilian lineages,
The Interiors are dominated by outstanding stucco works of
ninety miles away from Madrid.
Gothic and Moorish style and by a Neo-Gothic courtyard built
during the 19th century in the restoration accomplished by its
This castle has been the scenery of great historical moments
former owner, The Empress Eugenie, who passed it on to his
such as battles to conquer the Castilian crown, Royal Lodge to
nephew the Duke of Peñaranda de Duero.
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San Bernardino’s Palace
Madrid
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esidence of the Marquis of Santa Cruz,
descendant of the Spanish Admiral, Don Álvaro
de Bazán hero of the Battle of Lepanto. In this
palace you can certainly admire one of the finest private art
collections of Madrid. Largely unknown to the general public,
the palace holds art works of Vicente López, Madrazo and
Sorolla.
Highlighting among all of them we find a Goya collection,
with a portrait of the Duke of San Carlos, the homeowner’s
ancestor and other paintings with scenes of San Francisco de
Borja. Goya was always closely related to the great families of
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the Spanish Court, including the Santa Cruz family, where he
“Los Hornillos” Country House
painted the famous portrait of the X Marchioness, property of
Las Fraguas, Santander
the Prado Museum.
The former Marquis and Marchioness of Santa Cruz,
who had always lived in this house, had a relevant role in the
Spanish foreign office as Ambassadors in London during
the sixties.
San Bernardino’s Palace
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he Hornillos’ Country House was built by Ralph
Selden Wornam, a British architect, at the
beginning of the last century in an old property
of the Duke of Santo Mauro’s family.
Besides being one of the few examples of the Victorian
Architecture in Spain, this house is considered to be the
architectural precedent for the construction of the Magdalena’s
Royal Palace in Santander built for their majesties King
Alfonso XIII and his wife Victoria Eugenia. The Duke of
Santo Mauro held one of the most prominent positions within
the Royal House, as Lord Chamberlain and therefore the
King and Queen stayed at Las Fraguas many times during the
summer season.
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The house is surrounded by a stunning park and gardens
with a pond, rose garden and century trees beautifully
displayed over thirty hectares.
Nowadays “Los Hornillos” belongs to the Duke’s greatgrandson, the Marquis of Santa Cruz. This house has
recently attracted some film producers’, being the setting of
the famous movie “The others” with Nicole Kidman.
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“El Pinar” Country House
Ávila
Los Hornillos
Type of house: Historic/Country House
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roperty of the Marquis of Valdueza is located
outside of the fortified city of Ávila. This splendid
Palace has been owned by the same family for
centuries transmitted by inheritance from father to son. Today
it is held by the Alvarez de Toledo family.
The Palace was built by the Archdeacon Don Pedro Daza
at the end of the 15th century, and it was the birthplace of Don
Sancho Dávila y Daza, Commandant in chief of the Spanish
Army and the lieutenant of the Grand Duke of Alba, Don
Fernando Alvaréz de Toledo, during the battles of Flanders
and Portugal.
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El Pinar
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The palace is surrounded by an extensive garden and park.
It has also many magnificent oaks, many of which are more
than several centuries old. Inside the house there are many
painting and ornamental elements which have been kept over
generations to the present time.
The fortified city of Ávila, located nearby is worth a visit to
enjoy its cathedral and its many churches and palaces, as well
as for its gastronomy and its golf course.
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Palace of Montarco
Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca
In the War of Independence against the troops of
Napoleon, General Pérez Herrasti used the Palace as his
headquarters, and it was also used by General Wellington,
Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo and a national hero.
Palace of Montarco
In 2007, a new owner who loves the city and the palace
decided to restore it in order to use it publicly, opening it up
to the inhabitants of Ciudad Rodrigo and dedicating it to the
celebration of events. Two years were spent carefully restoring
it. In order to maintain the spirit of over five hundred years
of history, optimum respect for the key architectural and
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decorative elements was combined with the incorporation of
new items required for present day usage.
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alacio de Montarco is located in the midst of the
The history of Palacio de Montarco dates back to 1499,
historic center of Ciudad Rodrigo (Salamanca).
when Francisco Hernández de Ávila y Tiedra, the mayor of
It is a perfect combination of classic and modern
Ciudad Rodrigo at the time, had this palace-home erected in
elements. The restrained and stately style of its elegant halls,
the gothic and plateresque styles. The Palace, alongside the
the galleries and the central cloister with its 500 years of
Casa de las Conchas in Salamanca, is one of the hallmarks
history, its romantic gardens, together with state-of-the-art
of renaissance civilian architecture in Salamanca, as well as a
equipment and facilities and an extensive offer of haute cuisine,
reference point on a national scale.
allow events to become unique, unforgettable experiences.
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Viscount of “Dos Fuentes” House
Seville
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wned by the Viscount of Dos Fuentes,
descendant of the first conquerors of Seville,
This private house offers one of the best views
over Seville and its Cathedral.
This house and its stunning terrace form part of a
beautiful Andalusian neobaroque-building constructed by the
XII Marquis de las Torres de la Pressa to commemorate the
Universal Expo of 1929. In 1980 the Penthouse was rebuild
by the well-known architect Rafael Manzano, who is the first
“The most privileged
view of Seville”
Spanish architect in receiving the prestigious award “Richard
D. Driehaus” in 2010.
Strategically situated opposite the Cathedral and the
Giralda Tower, this house is without doubt the most privileged
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view of Seville, an ideal place, unrivalled and exclusive for the
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most selected people. Indeed, this is the unique place to fully
experience and appreciate the events of the Holy Week or any
other important event held in the beautiful City of Seville.
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“La Hoyabuela” Country House
Algarinejo, Granada.
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his unique Countryside Home is located
in the heart of the Occidental Hills (Montes
occidentales) inside an olive plantation from the
late nineteenth century, which maintains the original mill and
oil cellar.
Rebuilt on the ruins of an ancient Arabian fortress, it is
surrounded solely by an olive grove, a stream and an Arabian
garden in which water is the central theme running through its
many fountains and channels. It has an oil cellar in the old mill,
which is ready to hold small events.
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“Hospital de Tavera”
Toledo
After the Spanish Civil War the Dowager Duchess of
Lerma, aunt of the current Duchess of Medinaceli, recovers
and restores most of the old hospital rooms assembling an
impressive collection of paintings including works by Ribera,
Zurbarán, Tintoretto, Sanchez Coello and Caravaggio. Among
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he Hospital of San Juan Bautista (St. John
all of these the most remarkable is the set of paintings by El
the Baptist), of Tavera, is the most important
Greco, who lived in a house nearby and was commissioned
building of Renaissance Classicism in Toledo.
several works by the Hospital as the Baptism of Christ or The Tears
Conceived as a charity hospital and pantheon of its founder,
of San Pedro. With all this Tavera meant the recovery of the real
the philanthropist Cardinal Juan Pardo de Tavera, who in 1541
“Spanish style”. After visiting the hospital, an aesthete as Cecil
started the construction of this magnificent building, hand
Beaton wrote: “Among the fine homes, I have been privileged
by hand with one of the most famous Renaissance architects,
to see through my travels in Italy, France, Spain, India, China,
Alonso de Covarrubias. Since then it has remained in the hands
Germany and America, none is nobler in taste”. (The Glass of
of the Ducal House of Medinaceli.
Fashion, 1954).
La Hoyabuela
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Palatial House of Quintana
Soria
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This Palatial House is a noble estate with origins in the 18th
Hospital de Tavera
wned by Pilar González de Gregorio y Álvarez
de Toledo, member of the oldest Ducal House
in Spain, the Medinasidonia Ducal House.
Century and kept in use until today, in which both living zones,
gardens and service areas, as well as a hunting estate co-exist.
The Family Palace, known as El Palacio was built by the
end of XVIII century by Juan Baltasar Gonzalez de Gregorio,
remaining since then in the family.
In the beginning it was a wool laundry. In the early 20th
century the house was refurbished by one of the descendants in
to a more French style house with the current brick buildings as
well as the horse stables.
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Inside the set of buildings, the main building used as
residence has three main wings. The surroundings of the
Palace form a perfect space for relaxing and enjoyment of
the visitors, being a wonderful complement to the Palace and
housing. Its gardens combine quiet and relaxing promenades
with various areas ideal for sports and exercise, such as tennis
court and swimming pool.
Palatial House of Quintana
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Villa Xarbet
Sierra of Tramontana, Mallorca
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his wonderful Villa located in Llubí, heart of
Mallorca, combines in a unique and exquisite way
the peaceful and quite charm of the interior of
the Island along with the beauty from the Mediterranean Sea.
The house is surrounded by an extensive and beautiful
Italian-inspired garden full of fountains, arbors and many
Mediterranean plants and trees such as lemon and orange trees,
cypress and laurels. The view over the Sierra of Tramontana is
breathtaking and can be admire from each corner of the garden,
especially from the pool house during sunset.
The house is constructed around a main patio, with a
beautiful roman fountain, which distributes to the lovely
bedrooms. It has wonderful living rooms and a terrace
overlooking to the swimming pool and the garden.
The Villa is located at 15 minutes from the beach and has a
private boat-mooring at the harbor.
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Duke of San Carlos Palace
Trujillo, Cáceres
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he Palace of the Duke of San Carlos is located
in Trujillo’s main square, next to the monument
of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror of Peru.
Extremadura is the birthplace of many of the most famous
Spanish Conquistadores of the New World. Starting with Pizarro
and followed by Hernán Cortés, conqueror of Mexico, Pedro
de Valdivia of Chile or Francisco de Orellana, the Amazon’s
discoverer and also born in Trujillo.
This Palace is part of the beautiful Monument complex
Villa Xarbet
of de historic centre of Trujillo, which has been declared of
Historic-Artistic Interest, and one of the most representative of
Type of house: Unique Home
Spain. Built in the XVI century stands out its cornered balcony
with the coat of arms of Carvajal y Vargas, house from where
the Dukes of San Carlos descended, the courtyard or cloister
and its impressive staircase. For the last decades this Palace has
been home for the nuns of the Jerónima’s order. Nowadays,
the palace is owned by Álvaro de Bazán’s Foundation, whose
president is the Marquis of Santa Cruz and Duke of San Carlos.
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“El Regajal” Family Winery
Aranjuez
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he Regajal is a unique family winery in Spain.
Located in the outskirts of Madrid and only a
few miles from the Royal Palace of Aranjuez,
Duke of San Carlos Palace
the summer Palace best known for its beautiful gardens by the
Tajo River.
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The vineyards are located in a valley surrounded by hills
and slopes of olive trees, low oaks and thymes, a beautiful
landscape worth seeing.
Daniel Garcia-Pita and his son decided to make from their
passion their way of living. Their adventure began looking for
the perfect land and grape varieties and the result was El Regajal
Selección, a master wine appreciated by critics and wine lovers all
over the world.
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El Regajal
Type of house: Unique Winery
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“Cortijo de la Sierra”
Jerez de la Frontera
“Unspoiled Andalusian Paradise”
The current owner maintains its personality and flavour of
the Andalusian countryside following in the steps of the former
owner Fernando Villadón, Count of Miraflores de los Angeles,
an eccentric poet and bull breeder.
Behind a grand wooden gate, El Cortijo, hides a typical
Andalusian courtyard, full of colourful lemon and orange trees,
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evoking old country landscapes and traditions.
ocated in between two of the most charming
provinces of Andalucía at the foot of the Gibalbin
The terrace, overlooking the extensive estate fields, is
Mountains, home for the bandoleros in the XIX
the family’s most favourite place to share special moments
century, the Cortijo de la Sierra is one of the best examples where
in the warm company of friends, whilst enjoying a pleasant
agriculture, pure blood horses and bulls harmoniously co-
Mediterranean meal.
exist ...bringing into life this unspoiled Andalusian paradise.
Its privileged location of the estate allows to easily go and
The granaries today refurbished, were originally used to
visit Seville or Jerez de la Frontera with its wonderful sherry
store the harvested crops. Annexed to the main house and
wineries. It is also very close to the beautiful beaches of Zahara
opened on to the beautifully kept gardens, this building encloses
de los Atunes or Tarifa.
today, the property´s main gathering and living rooms.
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The garden is a perfect place to relax and have a good
read. This Cortijo is not just a house but it embraces a whole
way of live. Always in touch with nature, this estate in its quiet
Countess of Teba Country House
Toledo
afternoons, invites you for long walks around the fields of wheat
and sunflower, making its guests enjoy and become part of
the landscape.
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ocated in one of the most beautiful landscapes
of Toledo, on the banks of the river Tajo and
with thousands of hectares forested, this Country
House is one of the most traditional and emblematic partridge
shooting estates in Spain.
The Duke of Santoña, grandfather to the present owners,
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an Anglophile who entertained the Prince of Wales, was
the first to organize a drive shooting in Spain dating back to
1880 in honour of HM King Alfonso XII. This tradition was
continued in the same grand style by his son the late Count of
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Teba, Bunting, a legend amongst Spanish shoots.
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The palace was built in the 16th century as a hunting
pavilion for the wealthy and powerful cardinals of Toledo. With
the passing of the centuries, it has been enlarged and improved
by succeeding generations of the Teba family. The beautiful
and impressive gardens were designed by the famous French
landscape designer Jean Claude Nicolas Forestier in the late
nineteenth century.
Countess of Teba
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Marquis of Cartagena Palatial House
Granada
Marquis of Cartagena
Palatial House
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During the XIX Century the house passes on to a very well-
known family from Granada in whose hands it still remains. At
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the beginning of the XX Century the distinguished intellectual
“Conde de las Infantas”, Director of Fine Arts during the
kingdom of Alfonso XIII, lived in the house which became a
meeting point for painters, musicians, intellectuals and artists.
Among its notable collection highlights the furniture from
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uilt in the XVII Century, this marvelous house
San Telmo’s Palace in Seville property of HRH the Duke of
located in the historic centre of Granada,
Montpensier.
belonged to an Irish General who during the
religious persecutions in Britain came to Granada becoming
The house is designed as a typical Andalusian manorial
the city’s Military Governor. He was related with the principal
house from the XVII-XVIII Century. Nowadays the house has
families of Granada at the time, among which was the Montijo
been declared of historical and architectural interest by the
family whose daughter Eugenia became the Empress of France.
City-Hall of Granada.
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“Cortijo de Majaloba”
Seville
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Cortijo de Majaloba
ust a few minutes from the historic center of Seville,
we can find Majaloba’s Country House also known
century. The main courtyard is clearly the most characteristic
as Hacienda de Lebrena, a great example of the Sevillian
part of the house where the main activity used to take place.
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architecture of the Haciendas Olivareras. These Haciendas are
one of the most characteristic agrarian architecture from this
Currently this property grows orange trees and other
area, as it has been part, since ancient times, of the landscape,
fruit trees, due to its privileged location on the banks of the
culture, economy and History of Andalucía.
Guadalquivir. Since mid-nineteenth century, this Cortijo has
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belonged to the same family, the Marquis of Salvatierra and
Although there are reports since the Roman times, the older
Paradas who owns a large collection of vintage horse-drawn
elements from Majaloba’s house are from the late fifteenth
carriages from the Dukes of Montpensier’s collection.
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“El Santo” Country House
Aldea del Fresno, Madrid
belonged to the Jerónimos from the Monastery of Guadalupe
from the fifteenth century. In sixteenth century the Crown
purchased it to provide oil, fodder and wine to the Jerónimos of
the Monastery of El Escorial.
Most of the buildings are from that time, such as the Palace,
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the Hermitage of Herrerian style, the impressive oil press room
Located in Aldea del Fresno, only 45 minutes from Madrid,
with “El Santo” print, dating the XVI century, and the natural
his splendid historic Country House dates from
and the wine cellar. The property has a spectacular artistic,
the reign of King Philip II and was built by Don
historical and natural heritage.
Juan de Herrera the court architect.
Proof of this, is the remarkable collection of porcelain
the farm of “San Saturnino”, as it was known for its ancient
contrast between mountains and sown fields that give life to an
chapel dedicated to this saint and its surrounding lands, already
extended fauna variety.
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“Celda nº5” House
Mallorca
“El Santo” Country House
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he monumental complex of La Cartuja de
Valldemossa is located in the heart of the
Tramuntana Mountains.
This is an exceptional place chosen by King James II of
Mallorca to build his summer palace. Mallorca finished dynasty
in 1399, Martin I of Aragon ceded it to the Carthusian monks
who lived there until 1835, when it passed into private hands
with the seizure.
This home-cell is located in one of the monastery’s
corridors. It has exactly the real measure of a Carthusian monk
house, 400 square meters and 120 meters of orchard-garden,
which its neighbors were Frederic Chopin and George Sand in
the winter of 1838-1839. Rubén Darío, Azorin, Unamuno, and
Santiago Rusiñol Jovellanos spent time in La Cartuja.
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AMYC
Madrid
Celda nº5 House
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ouse owned by Mr. Francisco Daurella,
businessman and art collector, who
rehabilitated and conditioned his house to
transform it into a House-Museum.
Located in Madrid this art collection represents of the best
private collections in Spain. The central theme of the collection
is to provide a dynamic vision of what occurred between
the late-19th century and mid-20th, getting an idea of the
Mediterranean influence, even incorporating in this the French
influence and that from other countries, with artists such as
Sorolla, Nonell, Casas, Mir, Renoir, Anglada Camarasa, Torres
García, Caputo etc. until completing a collection of more than
250 works.
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“Casa de Pilatos”
Seville
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his palace dates from the 15th century, and
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comes from the union of the Enríquez and
Type of house: House Museum/Culture
Ribera families. As a result of their most
conspicuous members’ intense relationship with Italy,
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throughout the 16th century it underwent deep transformations
and became the filter through which the new Renaissance
forms and tastes were introduced into Seville.
Alterations carried out in the mid-19th century in
accordance with the romantic taste complete its picturesque
appearance, a harmonious blend of mudejar-Gothic,
Renaissance and romantic styles.
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Casa de Pilatos
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