Dating back to 1492, this superb marquess' mansion has been extensively restored and modernised, with immaculate care to ensure that
all of the original characteristics have remained unaltered.
The result is outstanding accommodation
of the very highest quality, in a spectacularly beautiful location between Granada and
the sea.
It is the perfect place for small groups to get away
from it all, whether to relax or to work, in a peaceful and very elegant environment.
Wedding receptions for up to 100 guests (preceded by an official marriage blessing
in the private chapel, if desired) can also be arranged.
Set deep in
the heart of the Spanish hinterland, this jewel of Andalusian architecture is
now offered as a delightful country property that can accommodate from 12 to 24
guests, making it ideally suited for mixed family holidays, small business conferences
and seminars, or as a base for special interest groups.
The
property comprises the mansion house itself (where most of the accommodation is
located), a separate cottage with two bedrooms, spacious ornamental gardens, private
chapel, swimming pool, tennis court and an outside summer bar /eating area, all
surrounded by magnificent views of the hillsides and valley. Entrance to the property
is electronically controlled, guaranteeing privacy for guests at all times.
A marvellous residence amidst a sea of countryside tranquillity, the mansion house
exudes an ambience of understated, old-style luxury. Guest areas include a splendidly
restored, columned and vaulted drawing room with original stone fireplace, a wood-panelled
dining room, library and games room-cum-museum.
The
old-style atmosphere of the mansion has been very carefully preserved. For this
reason, you will not find air conditioning or central heating units, minibars
or telephones in the rooms. In the winter, electric heating for the bedrooms
and open log fires for the lounge areas are, of course, provided. And if guests
wish to communicate by telephone, fax or email then they can do so from the library.
The Palacete can accommodate up to 20 guests in the main house plus four more
guests in the two-bedroomed courtyard cottage.
There are eleven en-suite bedrooms
in the mansion, each different, each decorated with antique furnishings, as well
as the two-bedrooms in the self-contained cottage. Recently decorated in rustic
style, the cottage shares the same facilities.
The grounds are equally impressive. Ornamental Moorish-style gardens are laid
out all around the Palacete. Their shady bowers, jacaranda and topiaried hedges
are meticulously maintained.
They enclose a swimming pool (bordered
by ancient cypress hedges and fed by a natural spring), a pool bar and the tennis
court. The pool can be heated (on request). Alongside the main house is a beautiful and now fully restored, private
chapel.
Views range far and wide over huge chirimoya groves and down to the shimmering
Mediterranean. The scenic drive from here to the Moor's Sigh, overlooking
the city of Granada, is a must.
This is
an excellent base from which to explore the area or undertake organised sporting
or cultural activities. For sightseers there is Granada itself, the Sierra Nevada
ski resort, the Costa Tropical and the Alpujarra mountains, just a few of the
numerous attractions that lie within a short drive of the property.
Those interested in more active pursuits will find a huge choice of local sports, from deep sea
diving on the coast to hangliding in the mountains.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, you will delight in returning to this jewel of Andalusian architecture in its peaceful and exclusive environment. It's an outstanding country residence.
