Property Description
Deep in "Driving over Lemons" country, this attractive house looks out far and wide over the Guadalfeo river valley.
The original farmhouse is over 100 years old. It has been renovated to a high standard keeping its traditional Andalusian style. Newly fitted-out and pleasingly decorated it is one of the prime holiday homes to be found in the pretty, quiet and semi-tropical Tíjola area outside Órgiva.
When the country lane peters out, an unmade track (passable in a normal car) soon leads up to private parking at the house, nicely situated to take advantage of wonderful views and to catch the delicious breeze. The cortijo is painted a soft sandy yellow and the water of the generously-sized swimming pool glistens blue in the sun.
A covered porch, one of three shady spots around the house, serves as entrance-way to a large, stylish dining area by the kitchen, which rises two steps to the open-plan and comfortably furnished living area (with an efficient woodburning stove). Double doors lead outside and there's a second sitting area equipped with a video, a DVD and a TV to play them on.
A couple of steps either side of the main room lead to the three bedrooms: a spacious bedroom that can sleep two adults and a child, the en-suite master bedroom and a third room (which has a curtain over the entrance rather than a door) with a high-quality sofabed that can double as either an extra sitting room or as a double bedroom.
The master bedroom and the bed-cum-sitting room each lead out to a shady rear terrace. This has the best of the views and is a great place to enjoy meals or drinks and watch the sunsets.
There is plenty of space both indoors and out. Bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and an extra utility space is a boon for storing luggage. Inside the style has lots of charm, including wood beams throughout and tastefully chosen floor tiles. Both main bedrooms and the living area now have air conditioning / heating units.
Outside a newly planted garden flanks a large swimming pool provided with steps, ladder and a handrail. The location remains interestingly semi-wild, the mountain scrub beginning immediately you step out of the property. You really feel pretty much out on your own here; that's if you don't count the wildlife that includes badgers, foxes, ibex, eagles and buzzards!
From the door you there is direct access to a foot path which links the higher mountain villages should you want the challenge, or just for a stroll up to view the valleys from above. For those who want to take life a little easier, the light is great for photography, and the views are worthy of painting.
Clients have remarked "this is just to say how much we enjoyed are stay. The house is well appointed and we did lots of walking, the area is absolutely breathtaking and peaceful".
The nearby market town of Órgiva has several small but well stocked supermarkets and a market every Thursday. Typical local food is served in its bars and several restaurants. There is a good pizzeria in town, with a summer orange grove to dine in, popular with tourists and locals alike.
Beyond lie the spa town of Lanjarón (on the road which takes you to Granada), the beaches of the Costa Tropical and the picturesque white villages of the high mountains, Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira.
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Property Details
All on one floor :
Open-plan sitting / dining room with wood-burning stove
Kitchen
3 bedrooms :
1 double (master bedroom) with en-suite shower/WC
1 double (also with a single bed), with a shower room/WC opposite
1
curtained-off double (with a large convertible sofa-bed)
Shaded terrace (furnished)
Facilities
TV (for watching videos & DVD's only) • DVD • Radio cassette/CD player
Glass fronted wood burning stove in the living room • Heating / Air Conditioning Units in the living area and two main bedrooms
Gas Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Fridge / freezer • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (but not pool towels) • Cot available
Filtered swimming pool (13 m x 5 m, 1.5 - 2.5 m deep)
Pool terrace • Garden • Sunbeds • Barbecue (portable) • Terrace dining and garden furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open from May to the end of September
We do not consider this property to be suitable for children under the age of five
Please, no smoking indoors
The water supply comes from a spring and we recommend buying bottled water for drinking
The plumbing system is biological and therefore cannot process non-biodegradable hygiene products such as sanitary towels and cotton buds. Bins are provided
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
In open countryside, accessed by an 800 m track, 7.5 km from Órgiva (most facilities)
Costa Tropical 50 mins; Granada 1hr; Málaga 2¼ hrs
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Airports
Granada 1¼ hrs; Málaga 2¼ hrs
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