4 bedroom Country House for sale

This classic Cortijo, about 40 minutes drive from Málaga airport, is easily accessible with a paved road through typical Andalusian countryside with distinctive mountains, olive & fruit trees and many breathtaking views.This a unique Andalusian Cortijo built in the classic style and, while retaining all its architectural charm, has been sympathetically renovated and extended to offer all modern conveniences. The estate extends to 48,550m2 with 300m2 of built property. It includes a successful Airbnb rental and extensive planted hillsides and gardens. The property is fortunate to be connected to fresh drinkable spring water from the El Torcal mountain.While being complete in itself the property additionally offers the opportunity for simple conversion into a guest house and/or the installation of further rental businesses across the estate. Top floor A lush ivy archway surrounds a portico and it is through this you enter the front of the house on the top floor. Classic Spanish studded doors open into a bright rustic hallway with beams and arches showing off the magnificent thick and sturdy cortijo walls. On this floor is the spacious kitchen and open dining room. The kitchen is well equipped with built-in appliances. Across the breakfast bar is a dining area and from the kitchen, there are breathtaking views all around, through the authentic windows with wooden shutters.Continuing through the hall, we enter the master-bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The en-suite has two doors one from the bedroom and the other into the hall. The en-suite has a recently installed modern bathroom suite with bright Spanish tiling and invigorating pan head shower. There is also a private terrace to enjoy the stunning views of the countryside all around you. The hall way gives access to the tiled stairwell leading down to the ground floor of the Cortijo.Ground floorDown here are two further double bedrooms The wooden beamed hall here opens up into a family living room with large classic fireplace. Behind the living room is a small storage room that can be used for several purposes. This part is at least 100 years old !!From the adjoining back hall we turn into the family bathroom with a large jacuzzi style bath. For owners who may want to use the lower part of the main house for holiday rentals, there is a separate entrance.Swimming PoolThe swimming pool (8x4 M) is surrounded with a large stone built terrace, olive trees and yuccas and offers breathtaking views over the valley. An unusual and beautiful feature are the natural rock walls surrounding the terrace creating an enchanting oasis to enjoy the tranquillity of this area.CasitaThe casita is spacious and it contains a living room, and a bedroom with double doors onto the shaded outside terrace. This bedroom and the main casita both have attractive natural stone walls.The Casita is heated by an effective woodburning stove.Circus WagonA short but beautiful hillside track takes you up to the properties unique, original Circus Wagon. Built in the 19th century, the wagon now nestles secluded in the hillside and has been renovated up to modern standards and is currently available for rental through Airbnb. The wagon has full tourist licenses and its success is proven by its multiple 5 star reviews. Displaying original artwork from circuses across Spain and uniquely decorated it is designed in full circus theme and has been restored and features a super comfortable luxury double bed, dining area, sofa and a stylish fully equipped kitchen with all modern conveniences.The circus wagon is surrounded by a full decking with rocking sun chairs and breakfast table.Complementing the circus wagon an attractive shower cabin has been created, with double shower, toilet and sink, also decorated in the circus style .The groundsAmple spaces and raised beds for vegetable growing and paths and tracks all over the extensive internal fenced area of the property, amounting to somewhere in the region of 25 to 30,000 m². This area would be ideal for other activities such as keeping horses or other animals. It is certainly very safe and secure for dogs. ref:APN7667