Property Description
Since acquiring this once-derelict farm in the summer of 2002 the English owners, together with a team of local builders, have transformed its numerous buildings into a spacious, stylish, luxurious holiday villa. No expense has been spared and the result is, quite simply … stunning.
Situated about 10 minutes (5 kilometres) north of Ronda, even closer to the little market town of Arriate, the farm enjoys peaceful seclusion, accessed down a little single-lane country track.
It nestles on the gentle slopes of a valley with views over the rolling countryside towards Ronda, and is surrounded by vines, olives, fig trees, giant palms and a mulberry tree. The south facing, terraced gardens of some five acres have both paved and grass areas. There is an abundance of lavender, rosemary and thyme, a small citrus grove, and assorted fruit trees. A productive vegetable garden completes the picture. It really is a delightful spot.
The accommodation comprises the main farmhouse and a variety of fully converted outbuildings immediately below it. The living and dining rooms and the kitchen are all located in the principal house.
The Main Farmhouse
The beautiful, double-height entrance hall has been converted into a very stylish dining hall. Open from the ground floor to the roof, it is overlooked by both the sitting room and master bedroom galleries, which are accessed by the two opposing staircases at one end of the dining hall. Warmth is generated in winter by open fires and underfloor heating. The dining table seats fourteen.
Alongside, the deluxe farmhouse-kitchen is suitably large, and suitably well equipped (it has, for example, two ovens, two dishwashers, two sinks and even an ice-making machine). Also on the ground floor there is a separate laundry room (with two washing machines and two dryers), and a guest W.C.
The ample living room on the first floor offers plenty of space to relax, read, or entertain. Comfortable sofas and armchairs are gathered around the big open fireplace. There is Sky satellite TV, DVD's and videos, board games, cards and books, plus, of course, wonderful, far-reaching views across the valley.
There are two bedrooms in the main house. The master bedroom (Bedroom 1) on the first floor, which also looks out across the hills, has a 5 foot double bed and a roll-top bath within the room. There is also an en-suite shower room and an ante room with a single day-bed. A balcony overlooks the rear garden of the house and the smaller of the Finca's two swimming pools.
Bedroom 2, on the ground floor, is a double room with two zip-linked beds (so it can be made up as either a double or a twin) and an en-suite bathroom (with both a bath and separate shower). There is direct access from the bedroom to the garden.
Here, as in all the bedrooms, you will savour the luxury of high quality pocket-sprung English beds and crisp Egyptian cotton sheets, usually the preserve of five star hotels.
The Annexe Accommodation
Bedrooms 3 and 4 are located in an annexe opposite the main house. Bedroom 3 is another double room with twin zip-link beds (which can be joined to make a 6 ft double) and adjoining shower room. This room has its own front door, a lovely old wood burning stove, and access to a terrace, shared with Nº 4.
The smallest of the bedrooms, Nº 4 also has twin zip-link beds (which can be joined to form a 6 ft double), a shower room and access to the terrace shared with Bedroom 3.
Bedroom 5 is located in a second annexe, a little further down from the main house, accessed by a stairway. Decorated in Moroccan style, it is a double room with a 5 ft Indonesian four-poster bed and shower room. The bedroom opens onto a private terrace and to the gardens below. It can also be accessed through the games room in the lower house (see below).
Situated beneath the Vine Terrace, Bedroom 6 has a 5 ft double bed and a bathroom with a bath and separate shower. It has a sitting room with a sofabed and an ornamental balcony overlooking its own private terrace.
Bedrooms 1, 4 and 6 have air conditioning.
Other Facilities
Just across the way from the main house is the Vine Terrace. One of the many fabulous outdoor spaces here, and conveniently located close to the main farmhouse kitchen, this long, wide terrace has bench seating all the way around as well as a large glass-topped table and chairs (seating 12), a built-in barbecue, night lighting, a sink and fridge. Shade is provided by an ancient vine.
And there's more! The lower house and terraces, immediately above the swimming pool, have been developed into a fabulous "fun" area - with seating and eating areas, stereo, video and DVD players; it even has home-cinema. There's pool, football and table-tennis tables - even a karaoke machine - and a grassed area is for playing boules, badminton and other outdoor games. There are two sets of golf clubs, four tennis racquets and two mountain bikes available for guest's use.
It also has a fully equipped kitchen and an additional shower room /W.C. Wide terraces, both open and covered, extend along its entire length, overlooking the infinity pool and and the gardens beyond. The dining table here, also seating twelve is another venue ideally suited for al fresco dining.
There are two swimming pools. The stunning, thirteen metres x seven metres infinity pool (1.2 m - 2.0 m in depth) is surrounded by a terrace which provides both sunny and shaded areas for relaxing, lots of sun loungers and other pool furniture.
To the side of the main farmhouse, a second, smaller but equally inviting, filtered, spring-fed alberca pool (7m x 5m, 1.2m-1.5m deep) offers an alternative for those who prefer a quieter dip in the shade of the palm trees.
Below the main pool, the gardens are laid out on a number of terraces which are still planted with some of the original fruit and walnut trees. It incorporates banks of lavenders, rosemary and thyme all tended by Miguel, the gardener. He also grows organic vegetables which, according to season, are made available to guests.
And to wash them down, the property now has a small bodega (wine cellar) filled with Spanish wines and sherries which are available for guests to purchase.
Around and About
Nearby Ronda is a lovely town, Hemingway's favourite in all Spain. Brimming with history and interest, a visit to its famous bridge and bullring, reputedly the oldest in the country, is a must. Even closer, little Arriate is a relaxed market town, famous throughout Andalucía for its tapas bars.
A little over an hour's drive through the spectacular scenery of the Serranía de Ronda will take you to the beaches of the Costa del Sol. In the opposite direction, stunning Seville is just 2 hours away.
The lush Grazalema National Park, some of the most wonderful walking and riding countryside in Spain, is only 15 minutes drive away. Here you will find some of the most beautiful of the famous "white villages". Elsewhere, Arcos de la Frontera, Setenil, Gaucín and Casares are all well worth a visit.
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Property Details
The Main House : Ground Floor :
Dining hall
Kitchen
Bedroom Nº 2: double with twin zip-linked beds (can be made up as either a double or a twin) and en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower)
Laundry room
Guest W/C.
Vine Terrace (furnished)
The Main House : First Floor :
Living room
Bedroom Nº 1: double bed (5 ft) with a roll-top bath within the room, en-suite shower room and ante room
First Annexe :
Bedroom Nº 3: double room with twin zip-link beds (can be made up as either a double or a twin) and adjoining shower room
Bedroom Nº 4: double room with twin zip-link beds (can be made up as either a double or a twin) and adjoining shower room
Terrace (shared between the two bedrooms)
Second Annexe :
Bedroom Nº 5: double room with four-poster double bed and adjoining shower room
Private terrace
Third Annexe :
Bedroom Nº 6: double room with 5 ft double bed, en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower)
Sitting room (with sofabed)
Private terrace
Vine Terrace :
Dining furniture, barbecue and night lighting
Lower Terrace :
Kitchen
Shower room /W.C
Games Room (pool, football & table-tennis tables, home cinema)
Open and covered terraces (with dining furniture and night lighting)
Bodega (Wine Cellar) :
Filled with interesting Spanish wines and sherries which are available for guests to purchase
Facilities
Satellite TV (Full Sky) • DVD • Video • CD Player / Radio • Home Cinema • Library of films to choose from • Snooker Table • Table Tennis • Football Table • Karaocke machine • Board Games • Books • Boules & badminton area • WiFi Internet (bring your own laptop)
Open fireplaces in the living room and dining hall • Wood burning stove in bedroom 3 • Central Heating throughout (see note below) • Air Conditioning in bedrooms 1, 4 and 6 (see note below) • Fans in all bedrooms
2 Electric Ovens • Gas hob (5 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Ice Machine • Drinks fridges • 2 Dishwashers • Magimix • Blenders • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery • Note: there is also a second, fully equipped kitchen on the Lower Terrace
2 Washing Machines • 2 Tumble Dryers • Iron & board
All linen is provided (includig pool towels) • Hairdryers • 2 Travel Cots & 2 Highchairs available (cot linen is not provided) • All bathrooms have Penhaligon's soap, shower gel, shampoo & body lotion
Filtered Infinity Swimming pool (13 m x 7 m, 1.2 - 2.0 m deep) • Spring-water fed filtered alberca pool (7 m x 5 m, 1.2 - 1.5 m deep)
Pool terraces • Gardens (organic vegetables in season are available to guests) • Sunbeds • Pool shower • Barbecue • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking
2 sets of golf clubs, 4 tennis racquets and 2 mountain bikes availavle for guest's use
Notes
Weather permitting, at least one of the swimming pools will be open throughout the year
Prices include eight hours cleaning each week
Additional maid & cooking service are available on request
A food hamper is provided on arrival
In high season (July and August) air conditioning can be provided in the three bedrooms ( 1, 4 and 6) at a supplement of 35 euros per week per unit requested, payable locally to the house manager
In winter months, between November and March, a supplement of 50 euros per week will be charged to cover heating costs and a supply of logs for the open fires. Payable locally to the house manager
Adjacent to the main house is the Casita (cottage). This is occupied by the (English) resident caretaker
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
In open countryside, 2 km from Arriate (most facilities)
Ronda 10 mins; Costa del Sol 1hr; Málaga 1½ hrs; Jerez 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
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Airports
Málaga 1½ hrs; Jerez 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
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