Property Description
Set in its own acre of olive and almond groves with spectacular, sweeping views across the mountains, this spacious, sunny holiday villa is located just outside Gaucín, one of the best loved white villages in Andalucía. The villa comfortably sleeps four (there is a small sofabed which could, at a squeeze, accommodate one more) and is fitted to a good standard.
There are other properties dotted about on the surrounding hillsides but no near neighbours, making this is a fabulous location which combines the best of Andalucia's rural magnificence with easy access to one of the classic "pueblos blancos".
Once a haven for brandy and tobacco smugglers who traveled through the surrounding hills, Gaucín remains a delightful tangle of narrow, twisting streets and still retains its old-world charm. Add a sophisticated touch here and there (including some excellent little restaurants), close proximity to some of Andalucía's best attractions and enduringly spectacular views across to Gibraltar and the Rif mountains of North Africa, and you have one of the great Spanish rural holiday destinations.
The villa won't disappoint you, either. Built on a terraced hillside, there are delights on each of its different levels.
A large open-plan living / dining room / kitchen extends along most of the ground floor. It's both comfortable and pretty, bright and cheerful, with its primrose yellow walls and colourful drapes, cushions and rugs. Some of the owners own paintings hang on the walls. It's well equipped too, with satellite TV (BBC free-to-view), VCR, DVD, CD and radio, plus a selection of tapes, games and videos. A glass-fronted wood-burning stove, as well as central heating, makes it cosy on winter evenings.
An archway divides the living area from the kitchen / dining area which is equally attractive and spacious. It's fully equipped with everything you will need for comfortable, creative dining. A turquoise-blue bathroom leads off. There is also a utility room on this floor which houses the washing machine, dryer and other household equipment.
At the other end of the living room, a door opens to the ground floor bedroom, with two beds (which can be pushed together), another light and attractive space, the colourful details contrasting nicely with the white room scheme.
Stairs lead up to the master bedroom with en-suite shower room. French doors open on to the upper terrace area and the fabulous southerly views. Alongside, also with access to this terrace, is a small reading room. This has a single bed so can accommodate an extra person.
The main outdoor space is on the ground floor and on the terraces immediately below the house. A shaded, open walkway runs along the entire length of the property, extending out to a very comfortable terrace area immediately outside (and also accessed from) the kitchen / dining area. Neatly planted and furnished with a wooden table and chairs and a barbecue, this is a lovely spot to take your meals al fresco or perhaps to enjoy an aperitif or two whilst watching the sun setting over the sea.
From here steps take you down to the "Cool Room", a shaded sitting area with night lighting. Here, wicker chairs and bench seating create a different but equally attractive ambience.
Just below, another terrace down, is the place to improve your tan, stretched out on one of the sunloungers alongside the delightful, kidney-shaped swimming pool. All around, planted garden areas add to the rural idyll. A pretty walkway through the olive groves will take you to a tranquil viewing point. But it's not just from here that you will enjoy the view: wherever you are on this property, the vista is stunning.
The beaches of the Costa del Sol, and some of the best golf courses in Spain, are only 25 minutes from Gaucín and a short drive through fantastic countryside in the opposite will take you to Ronda. Day trips to Córdoba, Cádiz, Sevilla and Granada are all possible from here.
Lots and lots of positives about this villa; just one word of caution. The villa is accessed from the road by a 150 metre track which currently is not in the best of condition; it should be negotiated slowly and with care.
It certainly didn't deter clients who wrote, "I just wanted to let you know what a truly fantastic time we had. All plans to visit other places vanished when we arrived at this beautiful villa in such a wonderful place - what a stunning location! It had everything. We could hardly bear to leave it, and will never forget waking up on our first morning to THAT view. We loved Gaucín, we loved it all. Thank you so much".
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Property Details
Ground Floor :
Living room (with sofabed)
Kitchen / dining room
1 twin bedroom (the beds can be pushed together)
Bathroom (shower and bath tub)
Utility Room
Part shaded dining terrace (furnished)
Lower terrace with shaded sitting area (the "cool room")
First Floor :
Small reading room (with a single bed)
Master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower only)
Upper sun terrace (furnished)
Facilities
Satellite TV (Free to view) • DVD • VHS • Radio/Tape/CD player
Wood burning stove in the living room • Central heating (in the living room and both bedrooms) • Ceiling fans in both bedrooms and in the kitchen
Electric Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge • Freezer • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Tumble Dryer • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Salt-water filtered (no chlorine) swimming pool (irregular kidney-shaped, approx. 8 m x 3 m, 1.00 - 2.50 m deep)
Pool terrace (part shaded) • Grounds • Sunbeds • Barbecue • 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)
Care should be taken with young children as there is a steep, unprotected drop on one side of the swimming pool
Please note that the clamboo's (mosquito nets) shown in one bedroom photograph have subsequently been taken down
Access to the villa is via a 150 metre track which currently is not in the best of condition; it should be negotiated slowly and with care
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
Five minutes from Gaucin (most facilities)
Ronda 45 mins; Marbella 45 mins; Gibraltar 1 hr; Málaga 1¼ hrs; Jerez 2 hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs
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Airports
Gibraltar 1 hr; Málaga 1¼ hrs; Jerez 2 hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs
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