The real estate agency SoTradesForYou is proud and delighted to present for exclusive sale a truly unique property in Lanzarote known as “La Torrecilla de Domingo“.
Also referred to as “La Torrecilla de los Lajares”, it is the most iconic property in the north of Lanzarote, near the village of Yé, at the foot of the Monte Corona volcano.
The estate includes two separate buildings: La Torrecilla, built on two levels measuring 234 m² and 221 m² respectively, plus terraces, next to winemaking facilities covering a total of 355 m². A secondary house of 537 m² on one floor, along with a 56 m² garage.
A Winegrowing Legacy in Northern Lanzarote
Built in the 1920s by Domingo López Fontes, this property represents an essential chapter in Lanzarote’s winemaking history. Spanning over 260,000 m², it features two houses, a traditional wine press (lagar), and a wine cellar (bodega)—clear signs of the estate’s agricultural and viticultural heritage.
At its peak, the estate cultivated nearly 100 fanegas of grapes, producing up to 200,000 litres of wine per year, making it one of the most prolific estates in the island’s north.Even today, the property remains a powerful symbol of the region’s rural and winegrowing heritage.Later in the 20th Century La Torrecilla was acquired by a unique figure: Baron Peter von Carnap-Bornheim, a German aristocrat who fell in love with Lanzarote and was closely linked to the European artistic and intellectual world.
He frequently stayed at the estate and helped preserve and enhance the site, respecting the island’s traditional architecture.
A Cinematic Setting
In 2008, La Torrecilla was used as a filming location for Pedro Almodóvar’s movie “Broken Embraces”, starring, among others, Penelope Cruz. Several scenes were shot there, enhancing the property’s mysterious and storied image. Pedro Almodóvar was enchanted by the island, which was introduced to him by César Manrique.
The property is in good overall condition, having benefited from regular maintenance and various renovations over the years.Today, it represents an exceptional opportunity to bring a new project to life—yours. Whether for a private residence, hospitality, fine dining, winemaking, seminars, or events… the potential is outstanding.
With panoramic 360° views over the valley and the sea, this century-old estate continues to fascinate with its unique location and history, blending local tradition, winemaking ambition, and enigmatic European figures like Baron von Carnap.
The property is currently listed for €2.5 million.
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