The castle is for sale for three million euros, it was
renovated in 1977 to make it a livable residence.
La Razon
By Miguel Martín
February 24, 2018
In the natural park Cabo de Gata-Níjar is located 'El
Playazo' of Rodalquilar, a beach guarded since the eighteenth century by the
military battery of San Ramón, a fortress declared of Cultural Interest that is
now for sale for three million euros on the Internet.
"Two lounges, kitchen, patio with access to pool,
Arab cistern and battery of four guns for possible although unlikely piratical
attacks" is the announcement posted on Twitter by the realtor Bernardó,
who has also put the "sell" poster on other social networks such as
Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
Carlos III ordered in 1764 the construction of the
fortress that had the objective of defending the gold resources of the Mines of
Rodalquilar against the attacks of the Berber pirates.
A defensive mission of which some fifty men were
responsible, who rarely left the fortification and who had the support of a
battery of four guns, of which two are still preserved in the castle of San
Ramón, explains Maite. Linares and Alberto Morales, responsible for the Los
Patios hotel and two of the owners, during a visit to the building.
The fortress, after the War of Independence, was occupied
alternately by people without shelter and different police bodies until in 1875
it was alienated by the State and acquired by a private person for 1,500
pesetas.
With a huge part of its towers and walls demolished, it
was acquired by a second private proprietor and
a third particular, an architect who in 1977, undertook the necessary
works to turn it into habitable residence.
This technician segmented and conditioned the interior
spaces, and endowed the fort with the corresponding supplies of light -by solar
panels- and running water -which comes from the farm's own spring- to be able
to count on reliable energy and water resources for spending long seasons in
'El Playazo',
Currently the building is in the hands of a community
formed by about fifty owners, including Maite and Alberto, who remember that,
despite its peculiarities and being of good cultural interest, the military
battery of San Ramón it is still private property located in a "location
of incredible coves and wonderful views in the middle of the natural
park".
Although it is true that they recognize that it has some
particularities since the monument itself presents the same consideration in
terms of use as any other house in Rodalquilar, its character of cultural
interest requires the property to ensure its proper conservation.
In fact, the Junta de Andalucía also claims that
according to the Heritage Law a schedule of visits is established, although
"containment of expenditure" has declined to acquire strength, as
sources from the regional government have confirmed to Efe.
In addition, recently the Andalusian Ombudsman has asked
the Board for information on the state of conservation of eleven properties of
Cabo de Gata, including the San Ramón battery that is now for sale along with
between five and six hectares of land annex of the property.
Be that as it may, the owners assure that the maintenance
of the military battery of San Ramón is guaranteed and they opt for a private
use as a home for this fortification, although they also remember that it has
already been the setting chosen to host wedding celebrations and all kinds of
events facing the sea.
This was the building which when it was in disrepair was
used as the Confederate hospital where Angel Eyes went to and found out
information where Bill Carson may have been taken as a prisoner of the Northern
Army. He was provided the information by a Confederate sergeant played by
Victor Isreal. This scene has been cut out of most release of the movie.
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