Overview
- Updated On:
- 02/03/2026
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- 262 m2
Description of property
This is a traditional 19th-century Galician stone house with substance. Not a staged lifestyle product. A real home with history, land and room to shape it into something personal.
The total constructed area is 262 m², divided between
Ground floor 132 m²
First floor 130 m²
One level has already been renovated and is comfortable to live in from day one. The remaining space offers flexibility for future plans.
Current living space includes
3 bedrooms
A spacious kitchen and dining area with a traditional wood-burning stove
A comfortable living room with pellet heating
1 bathroom
It works as it stands and allows you to expand gradually over time.
The land
The 1,600 m² plot is usable and practical.
Garden space, fruit trees and enough room for vegetables, outdoor seating or small-scale self-sufficiency. This is functional land, not decorative land.
What life here actually looks like
Fornelos de Montes is inland Galicia. Forested hills, open views, scattered stone houses and quiet country roads.
This is true countryside living. The immediate surroundings offer space, greenery and privacy, along with a small rural community where people greet each other and neighbours still grow vegetables, keep animals or tend their gardens.
For everyday services such as bakeries, pharmacies, supermarkets and cafés, you drive around 15 minutes to Mondariz. There you find the practical infrastructure that makes daily life comfortable and easy.
You are rural, but not isolated.
Climate
Atlantic climate with inland influence.
Winters are cool and wet, typically 10 to 13 ºC during the day. Light frosts are possible but prolonged freezing temperatures are rare.
Summers are warm but moderate, usually 22 to 26 ºC, with cooler nights. It is slightly warmer than the immediate Rías Baixas coast during the day, but evenings cool down well.
Rainfall is concentrated between October and March, keeping the landscape green throughout the year.
Location context
15 minutes to Mondariz
25 minutes to Ponteareas
Around 30 minutes to Vigo Airport
Around 30 minutes to Praia de Cesantes on the coast
Good road access throughout the year
You can live inland and still reach the Atlantic within half an hour.
Local life
Weekly market in Mondariz
Every Sunday
Around 8:00 or 9:00 until approximately 14:30
Praza de España in the centre
A traditional Galician mercadillo with around 100 to 110 stalls. You will find clothing, shoes, accessories, plants, fruit and vegetables, local food products and pulpo.
The indoor plaza de abastos also opens on Sundays, adding to the lively market atmosphere.
Who this property suits
People relocating to Galicia who want space and authenticity
Remote workers seeking lower living costs and more land
Buyers who prefer part-renovated projects over full restorations
Those interested in gardening, sustainability or building something over time
For international buyers
Buying the house is only part of the move.
Depending on your situation, residency planning, tax clarification, NIE or TIE appointments and local registration may be required. We support clients through both the purchase and the practical relocation process so that the transition is structured and secure.
If you are considering a real move to Galicia rather than a short-term idea, this property offers a solid and realistic starting point.
