300-Year-Old Finca Turned Dream Compound in the Heart of Ibiza
Set just outside the village of San Rafael—Ibiza’s only officially designated zona artesanal—Can Terra is a 300-year-old finca reborn as a modern sanctuary, tucked into 14 acres of wooded land.
Originally built in 1803, the finca had no water, no electricity, and was nearly lost to time. Once abandoned and overrun by wild fig and silence, the property has been meticulously restored by architects Dolores and Maxim Batselaere (DOMAX) into a seven-bedroom compound that speaks to both the island’s heritage and its future.
Perched between Ibiza Town and San Antonio, San Rafael is one of the island’s most quietly influential enclaves. Known for its lineage of master ceramicists and traditional potters, it’s a village that has held onto its craft roots while the rest of the island evolved around it. Its whitewashed church looks out toward Dalt Vila. And while clubs like Amnesia and UNVRS sit just beyond town, this particular pocket of countryside remains rooted in calm.
That’s the energy of Can Terra. The main house includes four en suite bedrooms, a sculptural central living room with underfloor heating and a built-in lounge surrounding a custom fireplace, and a master wing with its own dressing room, bathroom, and covered private terrace. There’s also a TV room and a small office upstairs.
Two guesthouses—one with two bedrooms, the other with one—offer total autonomy for guests, family, or staff, each with private entrances and terraces.
A rare compound that lives like a retreat—with Ibiza still at your fingertips.
Outside, the estate is functional and meditative:
48m² swimming pool framed by fruit and olive trees
Hammam built directly into the natural stone
Wine cellar tucked into a shaded rock cove
Fully equipped outdoor kitchen with plancha and shaded dining area
Flat, terraced lawns ideal for yoga, outdoor dining, or simply doing nothing
The infrastructure is discreet and modern: air conditioning throughout, fibre optic WiFi, underfloor heating in the living areas and bathrooms, two private wells (plus Aqualia-ready), and a smart irrigation system. A separate mini casita houses laundry, and there’s a technical room onsite.
Despite the privacy, the location is central—just 8 minutes from Ibiza Town, 10 from several beaches, and 15 from the airport.
Can Terra isn’t just turnkey. It’s timeless. A rare compound where the past has been honored, and the future is already in place.
All photos belong to the listing agency.
