Located in the historic neighborhood of El Carral, in Sopuerta (Las Encartaciones, Biscay), the Oquendo de Abajo Palace represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a unique property with stately character, great spaciousness, and extraordinary heritage value. The residence has approximately 926 m² built, distributed over three floors of around 300 m² each, with 8 bedrooms, generous interior spaces, and a versatile layout that allows multiple possibilities: from a high-end family home to an exclusive accommodation project, boutique hotel, or rural guesthouse.
On the ground floor, the property offers a garage with capacity for several vehicles, a large living room with integrated kitchen, a guest bathroom, and two independent entrances, with direct access to the garden and the enclosed porch, ideal as a transition space between indoors and outdoors. The first floor houses the main sleeping area, with several bedrooms, a large bathroom, a distribution lounge, and access to a large panoramic terrace, with stunning views of the mountains and the natural surroundings. The third floor completes the building, offering additional space for bedrooms, studies, or leisure rooms, enhancing the property’s versatility.
The property is the Oquendo de Abajo Palace, a prominent rural noble residence in Baroque style, dating from the 17th century and listed within the Monumental Complex of the Oquendo de Arriba and Oquendo de Abajo Palaces. Its origin is linked to the Oquendo (or Okendo) lineage, one of the historic families of Biscay, and the property forms part of a unique seigneurial ensemble in El Carral, reflecting the region’s rural noble architecture. Architecturally, it is a Basque rural Baroque palace, sober and elegant, with a stately footprint, rubble masonry walls, ashlar stonework in noble elements, and a clear reading of hierarchy on the façade. Its surroundings, full of historic palaces and towers, reinforce its distinctive heritage and aesthetic character.
In addition to being an exclusive residence, the property offers great potential for high-quality tourism projects, such as a boutique hotel, premium rural guesthouse, charming accommodation, or an events venue or exclusive retreat. Its layout, multiple entrances, large rooms, and outdoor spaces make it ideal for tourist operation, in compliance with heritage and planning regulations. A unique property with a historic soul, ideal both as a private stately residence and for the development of an exclusive hotel or charming accommodation project—an exceptional opportunity to live and enjoy history, comfort, and nature in one of Biscay’s most emblematic settings.
Ort: San Martín de Carral, Autonome Gemeinschaft Baskenland
Palacio Oquendo de Abajo is located in the historic neighborhood of El Carral, in Sopuerta (Las Encartaciones, Biscay), an area with a strong noble tradition and architectural heritage. The surroundings combine nature, tranquility, and accessibility, amid old palaces, manor houses, and historic towers that preserve the identity of the Oquendo lineage. Its location offers a charming rural setting, with mountain views and proximity to the county’s towns and services.