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Benefits of Owning a Riverside Property

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Living, sleeping, or being near natural waters is surprisingly beneficial for mental health and wellbeing, which is why owning a riverside property brings enormous benefits to people. On one hand, places near rivers have much less pollution, the vegetation and nature help the immune system, and having access to a river increases physical activity in people. This is always correlated with better health.

The Pucón and Villarrica area is full of properties and land with access to rivers, such as the Liucura River, Los Pozones River, Pucón River, and the classic Trancura River, among many other rivers in the region.

Below we list the benefits of having a property with a riverside.

Table of Content

  1. Property Value Appreciation for Land and Properties with River Access

  2. Access to Water

  3. Sports Activities

  4. Water Sound, Natural Music

Property Value Appreciation for Land and Properties with River Access

A plot of land or a house with a river border has a higher appreciation than a property without access to water. Although in the Araucanía region there are many rivers and streams, lands bordering them have a higher value than properties without a river or lake border. So if you want to buy a house or a plot as an investment, we recommend that the property has a lake or river border.

Access to Water

Access to water, as we mentioned earlier, brings many health benefits, but also helps reduce the maintenance costs of our property. Especially when the waters are like those of the southern rivers, crystalline, minimally polluted, and full of minerals. Hydrating with these waters is a unique benefit that few can enjoy. And in case the water is not potable, you can use it for everyday use, such as watering gardens, filling the swimming pool, and the internal functioning of the home. This definitely helps the household economy.

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Sports Activities

Buying land on the riverbank enhances the sports activities of family members. From sport fishing, canoe trips, small boats and kayaking, to simply spending an afternoon on the riverbank, bathing and enjoying nature, it is truly healthy. Contact with nature allows us to have peace and harmony of mind, and keeping the body active during the day allows for a comforting rest.

In the rivers of Pucón, one of the most classic water sports is rafting on the Trancura River. This river is world-renowned because it has different grades in its rapids, ranging from grade II to IV, which allows those who are just starting out and those more experienced to practice this sport.

Another activity is river fishing, especially due to the number of river bends that this region offers. Having a property with the possibility of fishing in your garden is something highly coveted worldwide. In fact, Engel & Völkers has an incredible house on the edge of the Liucura River, right in its garden there is a bend of this river, where fishing is truly a dream. It is a privilege to be able to practice sport fishing with the privacy offered by your home garden.

This property gives us the benefits we seek when we want a space surrounded by nature and exclusivity, a beautiful house that integrates the comfort of modernity and avant-garde, together with the rustic and natural aspects of the area. It has large windows that make you feel inside the southern forest with its wonderful landscapes and unique views. In addition, this house is close to hot springs, but the most surprising thing is its incredible and magical riverbank, which extends for about 500 meters. Also on this wonderful flat land of about 2.5 hectares, we can find beautiful crystalline water pools. Experience this house from your computer on our 3D tour.

Hiking and horseback riding are other activities to enjoy with the family, touring wonderful landscapes, which become unforgettable and extraordinary experiences.

Water Sound, Natural Music

The river has a magical quality of producing sound, which, according to various therapists, has a calming and healing effect. According to therapists, being near water sources, such as rivers, facilitates connection with our senses and with nature, which in itself is an experience that facilitates rest and relaxation. Two fundamental elements that we look for in our second home where we will spend the main holidays. In a house with a river border, you can hear this music from your bedroom.

In conclusion and taking into account all these qualities and characteristics that having a property with a riverbank provides us, on one hand the entertainment of the activities it offers us and on the other hand the relaxation and rest, we invite you to review our offer of properties in Pucón and Villarrica, many of which have a river or lake border.

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