Estate with Custom Craftsmanship
Escape to your own private paradise with this New Mexico–style property featuring a 3-bedroom main house and a separate guest house, situated on over half a hectare of land (1.48 acres). The property showcases beautiful custom craftsmanship, including wooden columns, doors, and windows that reflect the unique charm and character of the region.
Inside the main house, you will find two spacious and comfortable bedrooms arranged in a railroad-style layout, with a shared Jack and Jill bathroom located in the middle. Each bedroom sits on either side of the bathroom and has direct access to it, creating a practical and connected design. The interior walls do not reach the ceiling, leaving open space above them. This architectural detail allows natural light from skylights to flow through the entire area, bringing brightness and an airy feeling to the bedrooms and bathroom.
There is also an additional guest bedroom with its own private bathroom.
The open living room and outdoor dining area are ideal for entertaining while enjoying beautiful views of the Malacatos Valley and Mandango Mountain. The kitchen features elegant countertops and abundant natural light thanks to large windows and skylights.
The separate one-bedroom guest house includes a covered outdoor kitchen with a barbecue and dining area, allowing guests to prepare their own meals or host friends. This space can also be rented to generate additional income.
Enjoy a self-sustaining lifestyle with fertile land, a greenhouse, and a variety of fruit trees, including mangoes, avocados, bananas, oranges, mandarins, lemons, and soursop.
A rustic-style chicken coop was recently built using natural materials, blending beautifully with the landscape while providing a comfortable and functional space for chickens.
The house is approximately 15 years old, and the property is accessed by a dirt road, maintaining the peaceful rural character of the area.
The estate sits on a secure half-hectare lot (1.48 acres) in a safe and friendly area of Malacatos. The property includes a bamboo entrance gate, security alarm system, and access to high-speed fiber optic internet.
The property can also be sold with the animals currently on site, including cats, chickens, and guinea fowl, if the buyer wishes. If not desired, they can easily be excluded from the sale.
Visit the nearby Sunday market, where you will find some of the most affordable local produce in the region, and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery surrounding the valley. Whether you are looking for a peaceful full-time residence or a relaxing vacation retreat, this property offers the best of both worlds and is priced below current market value.
The property will be sold fully furnished, in the same condition as shown in the photos.
Price: $200,000
Ref. LOJMAL87
Property Data
$200,000
Location: Malacatos, Loja, Ecuador
Property Size: 5,659 m2 (1.48 acres)
Main House: 3 br / 1 ba
Guest House: 1 br / 1 ba
Population: 7,114 (Malacatos)
Altitude (Malacatos): 1,470 m (4822 ft)
Distance to Vilcabamba: 29 minutes by car
Distance to Malacatos: 15 minutes by car
Distance to Loja: 40 minutes by car
Distance to Airport (Catamayo): 1 hour and 20 min by car
Annual precipitation (Malacatos): 764 mm (30 in)
-Estimated Closing Costs: $5.900
* Much of Southern Ecuador experiences a rainy and a dry season. The dry season is approximately June through September, while the rainy season is approximately October through May.
Although located just 35 minutes from Loja, the first thing you will notice upon your descent into Malacatos Valley is the change in temperature. Green, lush landscapes, affordable prices, and an average daily high of 77° F (25° C) make it the preferred second home and vacation destination of Loja. Read More >
