Ten
minutes drive from the pretty white village of Colmenar, through olive and almond
covered hillsides brings us to this property, a very attractively restored Andalucian
farmhouse.
The first thing that
strikes you is the magnificent location, south facing, perched on the side of
a hill, with expansive views over the surrounding hills and valleys, to distant
farms and the coastal mountain ranges beyond.
The farmhouse is situated
within its own seven acres of olive and almond trees, a supremely tranquil, very
beautiful and private environment where only the soft sound of clinking goat bells
and the breeze rustling through the trees will interrupt the peace.
And the house does this location proud,
too. A rustic, rural country farmhouse, gleaming white in the southern Spanish
sun, it has been carefully renovated and restored by it's English owners to create
a very comfortable and friendly home, at the same time retaining most of the traditional
workmanship and materials used here over the centuries.
On the ground floor there is a fully equipped
country kitchen, a wood beamed-dining room, bathroom and a large, spacious living
room up a couple of little steps.
Upstairs (the staircase is steep compared to modern houses) there are three bedrooms,
one double and two twins. Under the traditional beamed ceilings, all the amenities
of a quality holiday home are here, furnishings made by local craftsmen, WiFi internet access, satellite
TV, video and a music system.
At the front of the house runs a shaded, cobbled patio,
and to the side is the inviting, filtered infinity swimming pool with sun terrace
alongside, sun loungers and a barbecue built into the rocks. Just behind, shade
is provided by a rustic wooden porch.
And, should you grow restless of this rural
paradise, there is lots to do nearby: Pretty villages to explore with their authentic
Andalusian character, the timeless countryside of La Axarquía with it's
beautiful lake, La Viñuela as it's centrepiece, and the dramatic mountain
terrain of the Montes de Málaga.
Walking, horse and mule riding,
cycling and other outdoor pursuits can be enjoyed. A little further afield, Mediterranean
resorts such as Nerja and Torre del Mar are less than half an hour away and
the historic city of Granada is an easy day trip.
Wherever you go, you will be happy to return here, where the character and atmosphere of a previous era blends gracefully
with the comfort of modern conveniences. Beautiful views and an unchanging peace
and tranquillity will not fail to impress.
