Property Description
This 200 year old farmhouse has seen life as a wheat mill and later as a bodega (a wine cellar). Now it has a new existence as a carefully restored and neatly decorated Spanish Cortijo holiday home.
Set in several thousand square meters of private land which has been planted with hundreds of fruit trees, it's not only a charming home, it also enjoys fantastic views of the city of Arcos de la Frontera, which rises up dramatically from the plains below. It's a magnificent sight, particularly at night, the city lights twinkling and its hilltop castle brightly illuminated against the evening sky.
The location is perfect, far enough away from the town to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside, yet close enough to take full advantage of the many delights on offer in what many consider to be Andalucía's premier pueblo blanco. Perfect for anyone who want to get away from the hustle and bustle but still have plenty to do within an easy drive. It's a 25 minute walk.
South facing, the house is surrounded by a wide terrace with steps down to a very inviting and good sized swimming pool. These take full advantage of the views. Other, shaded terraces around the finca give further perspectives across the peaceful, rolling hills.
Inside, the farmhouse is equally inviting, furnished with good style and comfort and incorporating air-conditioning in each of its three bedrooms. For the cooler winter months, central heating and an antique wood burner (brought over from America) provide a cosy atmosphere.
Each of the rooms, with their restored, high-beamed ceilings a special feature, is attractively decorated using brightly contrasting colours. Highlights include imaginative and very decorative pieces of Moroccan furniture, pottery and lamps.
The kitchen / dining room is very up-to-date and well equipped. In common with the rest of the house, which is all on one level, imaginative colours and decent quality fittings have been combined in an attractive and stylish way. It is modernism with a country cottage feel.
All in all, it's an enjoyable and friendly house.
Quite apart from lazy days by the pool, there's so much to do and see in this lovely part of Spain. Arcos de la Frontera is a must-visit town, a fascinating mix of Moorish and Renaissance, a maze of steep narrow streets climbing up to the Plaza Cabildo at its very top. Here you will find the Gothic Church of Santa María, the old castle (castillo) and one of Spain's better Paradores.
You will also find some excellent craft shops (painted ceramics are the specialty), a busy farmers market and good-value tapas bars and restaurants. You may be lucky enough to catch one of the town's excellent music festivals, flamenco being a particular favourite here.
And last, but not least, Arcos is 'just up the road' from Jerez and its sherry bodegas, flamenco and motor cycling Grand Prix, less than an hour's drive from Cádiz and Ronda as well as both the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. Sevilla is just a little further. Here, you are right in the heart of western Andalucía!
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Property Details
All on one floor :
Living room
Kitchen / dining room
3 bedrooms :
1
double with en-suite bathroom (shower over bath tub)
1 double bedded
1
with twin beds & bunk beds
Bathroom (shower only)
Shaded terrace (furnished)
Facilities
Spanish TV • DVD • Books, board games, chess set
Wood burning stoves in the living room and kitchen • Air conditioning / Heating Units
Electric Oven • Electric hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot available
Filtered swimming pool (11 m x 5.5 m, 1.25 - 2.0 m deep)
Pool terrace • Pool shower • Terraced gardens • Sunbeds • Barbecue • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open from April to mid October
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
3 km from Arcos de la Frontera (all facilities)
Jerez 35 mins; Grazalema 45 mins; Ronda 1 hr; Cádiz 1 hr; Málaga 2 hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs; Gibraltar 2 hrs.
See the location map above
Airports
Jerez 35 mins; Málaga 2 hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs; Gibraltar 2 hrs.
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