Property Description
Superbly situated on the hillside above the little hamlet of Ermita Nueva, this is a delightful holiday villa. The view from here is inspirational, across the patchwork of fields in the valley below to the mountain ranges of Jaén and Granada beyond, culminating in the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada.
It is the most delightful of settings, a place very much at peace with itself. This situation was the deciding factor for the English owner (who has created some very beautiful houses in Spain during her 45 year love affair with the country) when she chose to build her home here.
Spacious and very comfy, it's a lovely home which, although newly built, achieves an old-time Spanish "hacienda" feel, exuding elegance, grace and class.
There are original works of art everywhere, and some fabulous antiques too. But it's not a design museum: it's a completely equipped and functioning house, warm and friendly, the owner's favourite place in all Andalucía.
There is private parking at the end of the driveway which leads off from the little country road. All on one level, one enters through an attractive, plant-filled central patio. The beautifully decorated and furnished main room extends along the entire length of the house: at one end, the fully equipped kitchen; at the other, the comfortable living space, with the dining area in between.
Doors open to to a lovely, covered veranda with seating and dining alfresco, a great place to relax, listen to the birdsong and gaze across the swimming pool below, over the olive groves and cornfields in the mid-distance to the magnificent sweep of mountains beyond.
From the main room, there is access to the master, double bedroom, with en-suite bathroom. The second, twin bedroom (which also has an en-suite bathroom) is accessed from the central patio, thus creating its own independence.
Thick walls keep it beautifully cool in summer, warm and cosy in winter. And just to make absolutely sure, there's central heating throughout, as well as the cheering open fireplace around which the sofa and armchairs are arranged.
Steps lead down the bank to the azure-blue waters of the swimming pool just below the house. The terrace surround is equipped with sunloungers and a table and chairs. This is a gorgeous, south-facing sun trap and, as elsewhere on the property, is completely private. There are no near neighbours.
Ermita Nueva is a charming rural hamlet which climbs up the hill, a village famous for its delicious, plump cherries as well as its olives. Still an agricultural area, the people here are friendly and the lifestyle remains unhurried. As yet, few tourists have found their way to this part of Andalucía and welcomes are warm and genuine. The village boasts a little supermarket, a bakery and a bar.
Just below the village lies the main Granada to Córdoba road, so from here it's very easy to visit either of these great cities. Granada is just 40 kilometres to the south (little more than half an hour away by car), with Córdoba some 120 kilometres to the northwest.
There are some fantastic places to visit around and about, too: Montefrío and the surrounding rural beauty of the Poniente Granadino lies to the southwest of the house, a region which leads naturally on to the Subbética de Córdoba, a lovely area of pretty villages set amongst rolling hills and small mountains, a place to enjoy a glass or two of the local Montilla sherry.
Just five kilometres away is Alcalá La Real, a Moorish fortress town dominated by its magnificent 15th Century hilltop castle. These days it's an unpretentious, authentically Spanish market town, with a handful of quite decent (and very reasonable) restaurants.
This is a beautiful home in a lovely Andalusian setting, a great place just to "be". At the same time, it's also a great place to come home to after a day out exploring the great historic cities and countryside joys which are so close at hand.
As one of our clients said, "Many thanks. We had a great time in Spain. The villa is the best we have stayed in".
Another wrote, "I am writing to let you know my family and I had a wonderful holiday. The villa is a real gem. We loved the rural location and the way it's nestled on the side of the mountain with views of olive groves, amazing blue skies and the Sierra Nevada. Stunning! It was perfect, very peaceful and there was plenty of space for all of us. We loved the rooms, elegantly furnished and the beds were extremely comfortable, hallelujah! I think this villa is probably one of the best kept secrets in Andalucia"
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Property Details
All on one floor :
Walled entrance patio
Living / dining room / kitchen
2 bedrooms :
1 double with en-suite bathroom
1 twin bedded with en-suite bathroom (shower only), accessed from the entrance patio
Covered terrace (furnished)
Gardens and Grounds
Facilities
Satellite TV (some channels in English; also German, French etc) • DVD • Hi Fi
Open fireplace in the living room • Central Heating throughout • Double glazing
Electric Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Fridge / freezer • Dishwasher • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Filtered swimming pool (8 m x 5 m, 1.6 m deep)
Pool terrace • Gardens • Sunbeds • Barbecue (brick) • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open throughout the year (although, because it's not heated, the normal swimming season is from April to September, inclusive)
Prices are inclusive of central heating costs and firewood
Prices are inclusive of a starter pack of essential groceries etc.
Maid service is provided weekly (inclusive in the price)
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
½ km above the village of Ermita Nueva (very basic facilities); 5 km from Alcalá La Real (all facilities)
Granada 30 mins; Córdoba 1¼ hrs; Málaga 1¾ hrs; Sevilla 3 hrs
See the location map above
Airports
Granada 45 mins; Málaga 1¾ hrs hrs
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