Unique renovated 100 years old country cortijo, nestled in the hillsides and
surrounded by olive- and almond groves in a remote peaceful location. With
360 degrees mountain and countryside views, accessed via a 2,5 km well
maintained track and about 15 minutes-drive from the well-known whitewashed
village of Riogordo.
This rustic Andalusian property consists of 3 independent living units around a central
inner walled courtyard. An outer white wall with a double wooden entrance door
surrounds the complex which has total privacy… The cortijo has been stylish and
sensitively restored but keeps its original grandeur. It has a constructed size of
approx. 350 m2 with comprehensive accommodation as follows: Unit A: the main
living space with split level open plan lounge/diner/kitchen, oozing charm and character.
The kitchen is fully equipped, has a high ceiling and a special wall with stone features.
At this level there are 2 good sized double bedrooms and a large family shower room.
Upstairs is the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a wooden French door
leading to a private terrace with stunning views towards the mountain ranges and the
unspoilt countryside. Double wooden doors from the huge covered terrace give access to
unit B which has also split-level open plan lounge/diner kitchen area, 2 immense double
bedrooms and a family shower room. Next to unit B are double wooden doors leading to
unit C which features an open plan seating corner/diner/kitchen and a large double
bedroom with en-suite shower room. The guesthouses have the same charm and character
as the main living unit and can open up into 1 spacious home due to an internal
interconnecting door, if required. In addition, next to unit C is a door to a large
utility/power room (for the solar panels), a 24m2 garage, a guest toilet and separate
from the house there is also a generator room.
The property built with eye for detail and authentic design benefits from walls with
stone features, high ceilings, terracotta floor tiles, ancient wooden doors, wooden windows
with shutters and fly screens, 3 wood burning stoves, alarm system, RIoSat internet and
SAT TV. Electricity is supplied by eco-friendly solar panels with large static generator
back up (which runs on oil). There is mains water and 3 water deposits together good
for 25.000 litres. Sold fully furnished!!
There are various plots of (flat) land being sold with this property, making up a total of
approx. 25.000 m2 and at the front of the complex there is a huge gravelled parking area.
The charming inner walled courtyard features a black tubing solar heated 8m x 4m
swimming pool surrounded by synthetic grass and a lot of terraces with flowers and
exotic plants. There is a large pergola covered area, ideal for having breakfast and a very
large covered terrace/BBQ area, the perfect spot for relaxing or dining al fresco….
This unique cortijo would be a fantastic family residence or a permanent home with great
business opportunity, due to its flexible accommodation. Properties like this and with
such a value for money rarely come onto the market, so take your chance!
Early viewing strongly recommended!
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