House Benkovac

Self-sustainable farm
For sale: a self-sufficient agricultural estate with an established tourist rental business, olive oil cultivation and production, and essential oil production. The estate, which covers an area of approximately 8500 m2, consists of: - main house with six apartments - house under construction - oil mill and distillery - prefabricated houses - bungalows - apartments within the oil mill - spa facility (jacuzzi and two saunas) - pool measuring 8m x 4m - garage with office space - olive orchard with over 100 olive trees of various varieties - building land This impressive estate is located in the heart of the Zadar hinterland. It is situated on several separate cadastral parcels owned by the same owner. The estate is dominated by the main building, the ground‑floor house, which consists of 6 apartments of different sizes and interior styles, covering a net living area of 420 m2. The largest apartment is 104 m2, while the smallest is 39 m2. The apartments are rented throughout the year, with fully booked dates in the summer months. According to tourist accommodation classification, the apartments have been awarded 4 stars. The house is complemented by an outdoor pool of 32 m2, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, a spa house containing two saunas and a jacuzzi, and a large fenced children’s playground where kids can play without constant parental supervision. According to internet sites offering tourist accommodation, this property has a guest rating of 9.7, an important indicator of the overall condition of the business. Immediately next to the main house, on a separate land parcel, a new house is currently being built which, according to the building permit, will have about 220 m2 net living area and will consist of a basement, ground floor and first floor. In the yard of the future house there is a three‑year‑old bungalow, 40 m2 in size, with a large covered terrace and a fireplace, which is also rented in the summer months. Furthermore, on the estate there is a small oil mill of 100 m2 that provides olive processing services for olive growers throughout the Benkovac area; because of its characteristics, the mill is also known beyond the region, and it is not uncommon for olive growers from the Zadar and Split archipelagos to use its services. Average annual processing ranges between 80 and 110 tonnes of olives. Next to the oil mill there is a distillery that offers herb processing and essential oil production from lavender, rosemary or sage. Within this part of the estate there is also a garage with an office of approximately 120 m2, a large laundry for the estate’s accommodation units, a fully furnished apartment of 47 m2, and a fully furnished large prefabricated house of 56 m2. The entire estate is rounded off by an olive orchard with over one hundred olive trees. In the main house a solar power plant of 22 kW has been installed, providing the estate with electricity autonomy. All installations for video surveillance have also been installed. The house has external insulation and an energy efficiency rating of A+. The estate is located in the village of Podlug, near Benkovac, in the centre of the Ravni kotari region, just one kilometre from the A1 highway. Podlug and the whole Benkovac area have recorded a steady increase in tourist overnight stays and rental properties in recent years, a fact reinforced by the fact that the small settlement of Podlug currently has more than 30 holiday homes, 26 of which include pools in their offerings. The location of this business is ideal as a base for exploring the entire northern and southern Dalmatia, and even beyond. It is only 27 km from the regional centre of Zadar, a city rich in cultural and historical heritage. Biograd na Moru and nearby towns are less than 17 km away. The nearest organized beach is 15 km away. For freshwater‑fish enthusiasts, Vransko Lake is 12 km away. Three Croatian national parks are within a half‑hour to one‑hour drive. Plitvice Lakes National Park is 70 km away, Paklenica National Park is 49 km to the north, and Krka National Park is just 38 km away. The estate is offered as a whole, but individual parts can be purchased separately by agreement with the owner. For any additional information or to visit the property, feel free to contact us. Emil Perović +385 99 220 6266 [email protected] EPIC NEKRETNINE d.o.o. Polačišće 4, Zadar For more information: Emil Perović Tel: +385 99 2206266 Email: [email protected] ID NEKRETNINE: K50