Country houses for sale in Spain

Features of a country house

Country houses are rural homes located on the outskirts of cities in a countryside setting. Originally, they were intended to house working families from the fields but nowadays are more associated with second homes, i.e., temporary or vacation residences. These houses are simple and very functional, with spacious areas, large windows, and integrated environments. They offer a sense of nature, tranquility, and comfort, either through their architectural design or the materials used for their construction. They usually have a garden to cultivate any type of plant or fruit tree. Regarding their value, the average price per square meter of country houses in Spain is approximately 3,900 euros. For example, a country house measuring 150 square meters, with one floor, has an average value of 130,000 euros. Depending on the floors the property has, its value may increase, as well as other features like a pool and garden. In these cases, the average price can be around 175,000 euros, for a 150 square meter country house.

Different styles of country houses

There are various architectural styles we can find depending on the materials used. From a rustic style, using wood, clay, or stone, providing a sense of nature, to a modern style constructed with glass and dynamic shapes, such as asymmetrical roofs. This type of homes can also be built in a minimalist style, where simplicity and harmony prevail, or in the Victorian style, where elegance stands out, often featuring a porch decorated with columns and a gabled roof. This gabled construction is prevalent in frequently rainy or snowy places, as its own slope allows water or snow to wear off, as well as to fall by simple gravity.

Materials to build a country house

Traditional materials are used for its construction. There are many options, but orientation must be considered. Like all houses, country houses also have a strategic location in space. The side of the house facing north should be protected as the area where the winds come from, while the south-facing part should be open and have larger windows for better sunlight entry.

Wood can be used to build an ecological country house, as it can be recycled wood. Additionally, combined with stone in the cladding, it is one of the favorite components in this type of dwellings. To all these elements, bricks can be added, as they have great insulating capacity and can maintain both warm and cool temperatures. The last notable material is concrete (a mixture of sand, gravel, and crushed stone), which is very fashionable due to its excellent design combination, giving a spectacular visual aspect. Its cost is very accessible.

Where to buy a country house?

We can find country houses all over the Spanish territory. They predominate in the periphery of main urban centers, offering greater tranquility and contact with nature without losing proximity to services offered by large cities. Thus, inland municipalities like Madrid, Albacete, Zaragoza, or Córdoba have a significant number of country houses. Similarly, in coastal areas like Alicante, Barcelona, Málaga, Mallorca, or Tenerife, there is a wide range of country houses available. Even though they are on the coast, demand is also very high.

Their price varies according to the qualities they present, their square meters, construction materials, and extra features like a pool or garage. In recent years, their price has increased by an average of 4,000 euros, as interest in moving to this type of property has grown.