Historic Mill with Restaurant Business in Santa Maria del Camí

Description

On the outskirts of Santa Maria del Camí stands this historic stone mill, which was operated as a restaurant for many years and established itself as a renowned gastronomic destination in Mallorca. After around 25 years, the tenants have now retired. This presents a unique opportunity to continue the long-standing history of this special gastronomic location.

The property is exclusively designated for gastronomic use and, according to the owner, cannot be converted into a residential property. A corresponding restaurant licence already formed the basis of the long-standing restaurant operation and, according to the owner, has since been renewed.

The property is spread across three plots with a total area of approximately 3,614 m². The historic mill building offers approximately 459 m² of built area and, with its various indoor and outdoor spaces, provides interesting potential both for a traditional restaurant operation and for events and individual gastronomic concepts.

Upon entering the property, you first reach the bar. The adjoining dining area occupies the left-hand side of the ground floor. High vaulted ceilings, partly white-rendered and partly featuring exposed natural stone, characterise the rooms. Two large chandeliers and preserved elements of the original architecture further enhance the unique atmosphere of the old mill.

A staircase leads to the upper floor, where two additional rooms offer particularly interesting possibilities for events. They could, for example, be used for smaller, separate private functions. Another option would be to create an elegant wedding room in one of the spaces, while the second could serve at larger events as a separate area for children or as a retreat and preparation room.

This floor is complemented by a separate office. A former food lift connects the two levels; its current technical functionality has not been confirmed.

The outdoor area also offers various possibilities for gastronomic use. In addition to a sheltered courtyard, there is a covered porch. In front of the historic building lies a park-like landscaped area that was already used for outdoor dining during the former restaurant operation.

The former restaurant was designed for approximately 70 seats. During the summer months, the spacious outdoor area was also used for dining. In addition, events for up to 100 people were held here in the past.

The operational areas are sensibly separated from the guest areas. On the ground floor, there is a spacious main kitchen, a separate dishwashing kitchen, storage and staff areas, as well as another kitchen area that was formerly used as a pastry kitchen. A separate wine room and two cold rooms complete the existing gastronomic infrastructure.

An internal access also leads to the upper section of the historic mill, extending to the preserved mill tower and the old milling mechanism. This distinctive feature provides a tangible reminder of the building's original function and history.

Property Features

The existing kitchen and ancillary areas provide the structural basis for a professional restaurant operation. Both the main kitchen and the former pastry area are already equipped with corresponding extraction systems. The kitchen equipment itself is not included in the property, allowing it to be fully adapted to the requirements of the future business.

Two cold rooms and a separate wine room are structurally in place and can be prepared for renewed use in the restaurant operation with the appropriate technical equipment.

The building is connected to the public electricity and water networks. Wastewater is handled by a generously sized septic tank, which is easily accessible for maintenance.

The property also has a large gas tank, which was previously used for the kitchen operation.

A separate outbuilding houses part of the technical installations and also provides storage space for equipment used to maintain the outdoor areas. It also contains a powerful emergency generator which, in the event of a failure of the public electricity supply, can automatically take over the power supply within a few seconds.

Parking is available for guests and staff both directly at the restaurant and on an additional plot located opposite the property.

The former restaurant furniture and professional kitchen equipment are not included in the property.

The location

Santa Maria del Camí is centrally located in the heart of Mallorca, at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, and is particularly known for its traditional town centre, weekly market and surrounding wineries.

The location combines a rural setting with excellent accessibility. Its proximity to the Ma-13 provides quick connections to both Palma and the northern part of the island.

For a gastronomic business, the location offers a catchment area extending well beyond Santa Maria itself. This was already demonstrated during the many years of restaurant operation: the mill had established itself as a gastronomic destination and attracted guests from various parts of Mallorca.

CONCLUSION

This historic mill offers a rare opportunity to revive a gastronomic location with a long-established history. The building's distinctive architecture, various dining and event spaces and versatile outdoor areas provide an exceptional foundation for a new concept.

The combination of restaurant and event operations offers a wide range of possibilities for individually designing the existing spaces while preserving the unique character and history of the mill.