Property Description
The little hamlet of Tijola is an excellent holiday location with its mountain landscapes all around and its proximity to the coast, to Sierra Nevada's ski slopes and to the city of Granada, home of the Alhambra and many other cultural treasures.
It is here that this farmhouse, set in 2,500 m2 of gardens and grounds, has been completely renovated by its enterprising British owners who, after years of endeavour have proudly created their very own Moorish mini-palace.
The attention to detail and design is fantastic. They visited Fez, Meknes and Chefchouen in Morocco as well as many trips to the Alhambra Palace as they became increasingly inspired by Spain's Moorish past.
Their perfectionism has paid off: echoes of Granada's Moroccan style are subtly present almost everywhere you look. The ornamental window grilles were inspired by antique metalwork they found in Granada's old Arab quarter; the elegant arches of the villa's terrace were inspired by an archway in Meknes. They drove 1,000 miles just to get the green slate tiles for the entrance courtyard!
Inside, mirrors of carved and gilded camel bone reflect Moroccan lamps and rugs glowing in jewel shades. Painted cedar shelves and inlaid tables are set off by walls of dark ochre or deep blue.
In the tiled courtyard, a gently bubbling marble fountain makes a central feature. And a gently curving plaster wall pierced with arched peepholes has been given a colour wash of soft faded rose, a canvas for the real roses growing on it.
The garden, with the inviting swimming pool as a central feature, has been designed to make the most of its established fruit trees and centuries-old olive trees which are now carpeted by a thriving lawn. Rose and oleander hedges provide privacy.
From the terrace you can see lemon, orange and peach trees as well as the startling scarlet blossoms of pomegranate, Granada's historic emblem. There's even a small herb garden for guests to use when they are cooking.
Part of the property is the owners own home. They have their own entrance and live there discretely and out of the way of paying guests. The guest property comprises a self contained two bedroomed villa on the ground floor with a three bedroomed apartment on the first floor of the property. These combine perfectly for six or more guests who will have private use of the pool and gardens.
The Guest Villa Entering from the courtyard, the living room with its blue walls and contrasting fabric colours is comfortably furnished. It is well equipped with a ceiling fan, Satellite TV, video/DVD recorder, (the owners have a library of videos and DVDs available), wood burning stove and radiator.
There are two bedrooms, one double and one twin bedded. Both with ceiling fans, air-conditioning, central heating, large fitted wardrobes and luxury bed linen. There are fabulous views from every window. The kitchen which overlooks the Moorish courtyard is modern and very well equipped. Indoor space is completed with the beautifully tiled bathroom. There are various outside dining and relaxing areas to choose from, including a Moroccan arched veranda and an open aspect room.
The 10 metre x 5 metre pool reflects the style of the villa and is set among the orange, lemon, olive, palm and jacaranda trees. Relaxing by the pool amongst the olive groves with the superb mountain vistas, you will occasionally hear the sound of goats bells in the distance and see horses trotting past.
The Apartment This has been designed to offer flexibility of accommodation, the focus of which is a large balcony area with splendid views over the small pueblo of Los Tablones and the Contraviesa mountain range. From here, french windows open to a comfortably furnished sitting room equipped with TV, video/DVD player, ceiling fans, air-conditioning and central heating. There are three double bedrooms, all with large fitted wardrobes, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, central heating and luxury bed linen. There are two bathrooms. The partly open-plan kitchen is fully fitted and very well equipped.
Nestling among the olive groves of Tijola, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the villa is a quiet and peaceful retreat located three kilometres from the market town of Orgiva with its bars, restaurants, supermarkets and thriving weekly market.
Less than an hour from of Granada, it's two hours east of Malaga, with the Mediterranean coast and its golf courses just 35 minutes away. Skiing in the winter at the fabulous Sierra Nevada resort is an 1 hour 15 minutes from here. Maybe you will prefer to stay right here, in this villa designed with the 16th century Alhambra Palace in mind, but with all the luxuries and comforts of the 21st century thrown in too!
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Property Details
The Villa (sleeps 4) all on the ground floor :
Living room
2 Bedrooms :
1 double bedded
1 twin bedded
Fully equipped kitchen
Bathroom (luxury fitted shower only)
Furnished outside dining area and veranda
The Apartment (sleeps 2 to 6) all on the first floor :
Living room
3 Bedrooms :
2
double bedded
1 twin bedded
Fully equipped kitchen
Two bathrooms (fitted showers only)
Large balcony
Facilities
Satellite TV (free to view) • video/DVD recorder (the owners have a library of videos and DVDs available) • Note: An extra TV can be requested; all bedrooms have a TV point • WiFi internet (bring your own laptop)
Wood burning stove in the living room • Air conditioning • Central Heating • Ceiling fans
Split level electric Oven • Gas / electric hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Dishwasher • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee Pot • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing machine • Iron & board
All linen, including pool towels, is provided • Cot & Highchair available (on request) • Hair Dryers
Private swimming pool (10 m x 5 m, 1.2 m - 2.2 m)
Gardens & Grounds • Gazebo with sunloungers • Boulle Court • Table Tennis • Badminton • Barbecue • Private Parking (on request)
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open throughout the year (it has a thermal blanket which will keep it warm if the weather stays warm). The normal swimming season is from April to October, inclusive
Please, no smoking in the house
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday but other start and finish days may be possible
Location
On the roadside, two minutes from Tijola (no facilities); ten minutes from Órgiva (most facilities)
Costa Tropical 30 mins; Granada 45 mins; Málaga 2 hrs
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Airports
Granada 1 hr; Málaga 2¼ hrs
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