Rural property for sale in Valencia Spain in the wine region of Utiel and Requena.

Valencia property and land for sale in rural Spain in the Valencia wine region of Utiel and Requena in scenic rural Valencia and close to the Don Quixote region of Castilla La Mancha.

Utiel and Requena.

The Select Spain Property For Sale in Rural Valencia section offers plots of land and properties for sale in the foothills of the Sierra del Negrete between the rivers of the Rio Magro and Rio Oleana, in the heartland of the wine region of Utiel and Requena, about an hour from the coast and the historical and beautiful city of Valencia, the third city of Spain.

The region of Utiel and Requena is a wide plain covered with vineyards and sheltred by the large pine forests of the nearby sierras. Utiel lies on the left bank of the Rio Magro, 83km from Valencia and until the 19th century, had a city wall encircling the town. The main historic buildings of interest are the church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion, which was rebuilt in the 16th century and one of Spain's oldest bullrings, which is over 100 years old. Requena lies 70km from the capital of Valencia with a history that goes far back in time. The area called La Villa is officially protected as a historical site of art and architecture where a small palace of El Cid is still preserved. Other outstanding buildings are the 14th century church of El Salvador and the 15th century Santa Maria church. Selections of the old curtain walls still stand as well as the keep which houses the Wine and Archaeological Museums.

The urbanisation of Casas Medina is a residential rural suburb located on the outskirts of Utiel and set amongst the local pine woods. Fully serviced plots of land with mains water and electric are for sale from 800 m2 up to 1,400 m2 and are attractively priced at 35 euros per m2. Casas Medina offers all the necessary infrastructure and utilities required, including communal swimming pool and sports areas, to enjoy country living in this traditional rural area of Spain.

The majority of homes are individually designed to suit the owners personal requirements and for perfect integration into the natural surroundings with construction costs generally around 750 euros per m2. A few rural homes are available direct from the constructors, and at present a 180 m2 property incorporating 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and large garage underbuild on an 800 m2 plot of land is available for 160,000 euros. Extremely good value in this present climate of high prices.