Distinguished homesteads - Cañuelas, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cañuelas, Province of Buenos Aires.
LOCATION
Cañuelas, Province of Buenos Aires. This property is located only 73 km from Buenos Aires and just 7 km from Cañuelas, home-town of reknowned polo player Adolfo Cambiasso. Its ample, open spaces and old trees make La Lucila an ideal place for sporting activities and relaxation, as well as for the development of agricultural and cattle breeding activities.
SIZE
The farm comprises 411 hectares (1015.6 acres)
DESCRIPTION
The main house on the farm is an old, ample and substantial building, which has recently been remodelled. It is surrounded by extensive grounds landscaped by Carlos Thays, a well-known landscape architect. On its 12 hectares there is also a swimming pool and a tennis court. Secondary house (guest house): This additional building has recently been remodelled and is perfectly apt for habitation. Keeper´s lodge: This is a comfortable and roomy building for the staff in charge of the farm. It is five roomed (living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and laundry). Shed (in proximity to the ranch): This storing place features an electrical 3-phased connection. Traffic: Internal circulation on the property is made easy by 8 km of firm domed roads. Drainage: Important drainage works have been carried out within and without the establishment, making it more suitable for farming activities. Other features: The farm has two independent lines of electric supply as well as several mills, water tanks and drinking troughs. Geography: The geography of the place is varied, featuring groves, woods, out buildings and small fenced pastures, close to the ranch and the farm hands´ lodge. The average annual rainfall in the area is 1,000 mm.
APTITUDE
La Lucila has approximately 65 hectares allotted to agriculture and farming (growing soy and wheat). Cattle rearing, including repasturing of livestock is also carried out on the premises. The farm has a system of corrals and corrals entrances, located near the farm-hands´ lodge.