House Benkovac

Benkovac - agricultural property with great potential
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 extends over an area approx. 7000 m2, consists of: - main house with six apartments - house under construction - oil mills and distilleries - mobile houses - bungalow area - apartments within the oil mill - spa facility (jacuzzi and two saunas) - pool dimensions 8m x 4m - garage and work space area - olive grove 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 property is dominated by the main building, the villa, which consists of 6 apartments of different sizes and interior styles, covering 420 m2 net living area. The largest apartment measures 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 the 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, which is an important indicator of the overall state of the economy. Immediately adjacent to the main house, on a separate plot of land, a new house is currently being built which, according to the building permit, will have about 220 m2 net living area and consists of a basement, ground floor and first floor. In the yard of the future house there is a bungalow of 40 m2, 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 growers throughout the Benkovački region, and because of its characteristics the oil mill is also recognized beyond that, so it is not uncommon for growers from the islands of the Zadarskog and splitskog arhipelaga to use its services. The average annual processing ranges between 80 and 110 tonnes of olives. Next to the oil mill there is a distillery that provides plant 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 cca. 120 m2, a large laundry for the needs of the apartments, a fully furnished apartment of 47 m2, and also a fully furnished large mobile house of 56 m2. The entire estate is completed by an olive grove with over one hundred olive trees. A 10 kW solar power plant has just been installed in the main building, guaranteeing the estate's energy independence. All installations for video surveillance have also been installed. In 2022 the house received complete external insulation together with all external joinery, and now has an energy efficiency rating of A+. Solar panels are installed on the roof of the house. The location of this farm is ideal as a base for exploring the whole of northern and southern Dalmatia, and even beyond. Thus the distance to the regional centre of Zadar, a city rich in cultural and historical heritage, is only 27 km. Biograd na Moru and surrounding places are less than 17 km away. The nearest equipped beach is 15 km. For freshwater fish enthusiasts, Vransko Lake is located 12 km away. The airport is located 20 km away. Three Croatian national parks are just a half to an hour's drive away. Plitvice Park is 100 km away, National Park Paklenica is 49 km to the north, and National Park Krka is only 38 km away. The property is offered as a whole, but purchase of individual parts is possible by agreement. Documentation and ownership are in order. For more information and to view the property, contact us 091 466 0640