One of
the prime rural properties in Andalucía, this is a genuine Spanish hacienda set in the beautiful surroundings of its own one hundred and forty hectare country estate.
Situated within the National Park of Alcornocales, gently rolling hillsides of
cork oak forest all around, the mountains of the Grazalema National Park rising up in the
distance, this is about as magnificent as it gets.
Just driving up to the property from the Estate gates is impressive, the countryside all around absolutely beautiful. And, suddenly, there it is: the Cortijo, quietly splendid and splendidly quiet, gleaming white in the Andalusian
sunshine, its tower dominating the property. Part of the estate is dedicated to conserving the natural wildlife of the area, where you will see pheasants, partridges and deer.
The villa is furnished with a style and opulence one would expect, with
a vast (160 square metre), tiled living room with a separate and very elegant dining area. There are six bedrooms (every one with its own open fireplace), five bathrooms and a
huge kitchen, not to mention the irresistible swimming pool, lawned gardens
and wonderful views.
Inside, the style is all about good, old-fashioned Spanish grandeur. The living
areas are especially fine: choice furnishings, many of them antique, assure perfect comfort;
books and paintings adorn the walls.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are all easily
accessible as the property is entirely on the ground floor. The kitchen alone is impressive,
large and well equipped. A cook and maid service is
available on request.
The low, rolling hillsides of the National Park of Los Alcornocales, one of the world's largest forests of cork oak, forms the splendid backdrop for this outstanding property with the magnificent mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema rising up behind.
The nearest town is El Bosque, six
kilometres away, an attractive little pueblo blanco nestling at the foot of
the Grazalema National Park. Other attractive, historic towns and villages abound
in this part of Andalucía - Arcos de la Frontera, Grazalema and Ronda -
to name just a few.
And lovely places as diverse as the golden beaches of the Costa de
la Luz and the Moorish splendour of Sevilla are well within striking distance,
too.
