If you´re looking for a place to live that also produces income, consider a renovated building and business in Cuenca´s Historic District. Kookaburra Cafe and Accommodation, the creation of Jenny and Chris Bluefields, has established a large, loyal following in Cuenca and is an ideal situation for expansion. 
In 2009, the unassuming building on Calle Larga, the heart of El Centro, underwent a grand renovation that transformed it from a rundown sleeper into a vibrant and functional townhouse.
The private and public spaces flow more freely around the two tranquil open Patios that provide a functional and highly aesthetic venue for outdoor living. The integrity of the building's original scale and layout, as well as design and function, has been returned and the overall ambience is now one of 'Utilitarian Merchant Class' dwelling meets 'Chic and Spare'.
The building is a two-level adobe, timber and concrete dwelling and was constructed in the early 20th Century. Its Renovation has been followed, with interest, by many of the City's Architects, Artists and Historic Conservators. It has also become a retreat for International Travelers to Cuenca who are drawn to the comfort of Kookaburra Cafe's layout as well as its creative and cosmopolitan ambience.
This Property offers a Buyer
the opportunity to purchase a prime piece of Real Estate in a popular location. The building will comfortably accommodate up to six people in its two bedroom residence and two, purpose-built, self-contained studio apartments.
With minimal modification, the Property could be converted into a 4 Bedroom Private Residence while the Cafe premises could provide a private income, converting into a freestanding Commercial Rental space with separate entry and street-front exposure. Alternatively, the entire property would suit enterprises such as a Café/Bookshop, Center for Natural Therapies, Language School, Spiritual Retreat Center or Gallery/Workshop/Studio. In its present form, the Business's carrying costs are no more than $1000 p/a.
For more information about this property, please write Info@TransAndeanTrading.com.
Specificaitons:
Asking: $460,000.
1 x 2br Apartment
2 x Studio Apartments w/Kitchenettes
Street-front Cafe w/Full Amenities
2 Separate Entrances
2 Courtyards
Dimensions:
Approximate Land Size in Square Meters: 215
Approximate First Floor Construction Size in Square Meters: 160
Approximate Second Floor Construction size in Square Meters: 190
Approximate Total construction: 350 meters, or 3,700 sq. ft.
Infrastructure included in Sale Price
2 x Conventional Phone Lines + Phones
4 x Gas Instantaneous Hot Water Heaters
8 x 15 kg Gas Cylinders
1 x 3 hp Grundfos Mark Water Pump
2 x Water Filters
1 x 234 L Water Pressure Tank
2 x 1100 L Water Tanks
Cafe 
Astoria Single Group Espresso Machine (with water filter) Made in Italy
Glass front Display Refrigerator
1 x 2 Door (side by side) Refrigerator/Freezer
1 x Microwave
Music Speakers
Tables and Chairs
Cutlery
Crockery
Stove (5 gas jets/1 electrical, gas oven, dual gas/electric grill element)
All Fixed Light Fittings
B&B
1 x Queen sized Bed and Mattress w/ 6 pillows/Duvet/Manchester
2 x Twin Single sized Beds and Mattresses w/6 pillows/Duvets/Manchester
2 x Chrome Clothes Racks
2 x Single Lounge Chairs
assorted Blinds and Curtains
2 x Microwaves
2 x Bar Fridges
2 x Electrical Kettles
4 x 2 Drawer Bedside Tables
4 x Reading Lamps
2 x Std Lamps
All Fixed Light Fittings