Some Information about La Tercia and the Development One of our most exceptional development is located on a site with a rich historical background. This area has been, since many centuries ago, the site of the most prestigious “Haciendas” (stately homes) of the rich and powerful noble families of the kingdom of Murcia. In the XVIII century is already recorded that the families Gea and Truyols, along side with the Riquelme and Peraleja Haciendas, used to retired from the hustle and the summer heat of the city of Murcia. This area benefited, and still does, from a cool sea breeze which always blows during the long hot summers and took advantage of its wine and olive groves, and also the neighbouring Sierra de Columbares which was an exceptional hunting ground, today it is a natural park and one of the biggest and best bird reserves of Spain. It is the family Gea (who reached noble status in 1776) who began the construction of the old Hacienda “La Tercia” in 1735. Later, as it was customary by then, when all the known descendants of Don Alonso Antonio de Gea had died, ownership was transferred to the Church, who granted it to the Order of the “Predicadores” (Preachers - Spanish). During the eventful Spanish XIX century, one of the most revolutionary decisions taken by first liberal government of the young Queen Isabel I, was to expropriate all the land and houses that the catholic church all over Spain, had accumulated over the centuries. This was done in 1855, under the name of “Desamortización”. It was then when a new period of splendour converted these Haciendas as the leisure estates of the rich bourgeoisie and nobles alike. Today, the Hacienda “La Tercia Real” and its listed buildings (especially the wine cellars, the chapel and its characteristic towers) are testimony to our historical heritage. Because the 18th century foundations are in very bad condition, all the ornaments of the façade have already been disassembled and a team of experts from the “Patrimonio Nacional” (National Trust), will decide whether the house will remain where it is or if the most significant elements will be dismantled and rebuilt again. The location for “La Tercia Real” is at the foot of the “Sierra de Columbares Natural Park” and half way between the shores of the Mediterranean and the city of Murcia, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, capital of the region. The surrounding haciendas of “Peraleja”, “Riquelme” and “Baños” (now Mosa Trajectum), all contain prestigious golf resorts to which we can add another 5 courses which are already at planning permission stage or under construction. This is known in Europe as the new “Costa del Golf” and a much sought-after location for local Spanish families who want to live in quality surroundings with cool summer temperatures and 10 minutes driving to both Murcia city and beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor. Now families from all over Europe favour this kind of residential project away from mass tourism, and with access not only to the turistical coastal towns, but to real Spain (the new motorway connecting La Tercia with Murcia and the beach at San Javier will be operational before the first villas are ready). “La Tercia Real” benefits from a first class infrastructure and a gated urbanisation with wide avenues, tree lined streets, huge green areas and a central leisure area dotted with swimming pools, gardens and “The Village”: a Spanish Pueblo recreating the old settlement of “La Tercia ” with bars, shops and all services combined with town houses. Our villas are spacious 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses of a Mediterranean style that combine an elegant architecture with plenty of exclusive details to make your home unique. A variety of façades and lots of different models have been created by a team of experts in historical buildings and traditional architecture. All villas feature beautiful Andalusia patios, sun roofs, some with towers, fenced private plots with the possibility of private swimming pools, with plots that range from 250m2 up to 500m2. Here you can finally invest in a home that, we intend, is a reflection of your personality. | 
