Property Description
This magnificent farmhouse, five kilometres from the popular village of Capileira, is situated high in the mountains (1,450 metres above sea level) at the end of a forestry track.
Set in a seven hectare estate, completely on its own with nothing but gorgeous mountain terrain all around, the vast views which opens up in front of you are fantastic, over the southern Sierras to the Mediterranean Sea beyond.
Designed by a renowned expert on classical Moorish work, the cortijo (farmhouse) is built in traditional style entirely from mountain stone. It is surrounded by very attractive gardens which include a 10 metre diameter circular swimming pool (2.6 m deep all round) and bathing terrace.
It's a delightfully quiet place. Hidden courtyards and patios provide sanctuaries of shade and greenery, others offer privacy in the sun. The gentle murmur of a spring or fountain never seems far away.
There are five apartments, each of them quite separate and private. They are a little different in design and in facilities offered (see the descriptions opposite) but all have been decorated and furnished to the same high standard, with handcrafted cupboards, finely detailed woodwork and Arabic tile work.
Four have one bedroom (some also have a double sofabed); the fifth has two bedrooms (one double and one twin).
The gardens are magnificent and so, too, are the views, down to the Sierras de Lújar and Contraviesa with the Mediterranean Sea beyond. On a clear day it's possible to see Morocco, far away across the sea. To the north, the peaks of Mulhacen and Veleta, snow-capped for much of the year, dominate the rugged mountain scene.
Five kilometres away, Capileira is the second highest village in Spain, molded onto the mountainscape 1,435 metres above sea level. Its old streets - happily too narrow for cars - entwine and criss-cross their way a full hundred metres down the side of the gorge.
It's an enchanting maze of ancient dwellings, their cats and geraniums, hens and goats, nooks and crannies, fountains and sudden, dramatic views - both down the valley to Capileira's attractive sisters, Bubión and Pampaneira, and up to the mountain backdrop of Sierra Nevada, where blue skies meet pure white snow cresting the peaks.
Here you are in authentic, high mountain Spain, with hundreds of square miles of magnificent, wild and brooding scenery to revel in. It's incredibly beautiful. And what better after a day out exploring the hills and dales than to return here, to quality accommodation which combines originality and style with comfort and convenience.
And, for something just as rewarding but completely different, you can of course spend a day out in Granada, one of Spain's great cities, or even take a jaunt down to the Med.
Here you really are spoiled for choice.
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Property Details
Apartment Nº1, El Ático
1 bedroom, sleeps 2 :
Entry from the gardens by an attractive stairway
Small kitchen / dining room
Large studio bedroom / sitting room with a double bed, chairs, writing desk
Bathroom (shower over bath tub)
Large private, half-shaded terrace (with furniture)
Open fireplace in the studio bedroom • Underfloor central heating
Electric hob (2 rings) • Microwave with grill • Fridge / freezer • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Apartment Nº2, El Estudio
1 bedroom,
sleeps 2/4 :
Entry from the gardens by an attractive stairway
Large studio bedroom / sitting room with double bed, sectioned off by an arabic style carved wooden screen
Kitchen / dining area, up a few steps from the living room
Bathroom (shower only)
Terrace (with furniture)
Open fireplace • Gas and electric heaters • Double sofabed in the dining area
Electric oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Apartment Nº3, El Tinado
1 bedroom,
sleeps 2/4 :
Entry from the estate gardens via a furnished private porch
Open-plan living / dining room / kitchen
Twin bedroom
Bathroom (shower over bath tub)
Underfloor central heating • Double sofabed in the living room
Electric oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Apartment Nº4, La Oficina
1 bedroom,
sleeps 2/4 :
Entry is from a patio covered with roses and passion flowers (with garden furniture and a fountain)
Small kitchen
Living / dining room
1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower over bath tub)
Open fireplace in the lounge • Central heating • Double sofabed in the living room
Electric oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Apartment Nº5, El Taller
2 bedrooms,
sleeps 4 :
Entry from the estate gardens via a shaded and furnished private patio
Kitchen
Living / dining room
2 bedrooms :
1 double with en-suite shower W/C
1
twin bedded, with en-suite
Bathroom (shower over bath tub)
Open fireplace in the lounge • underfloor central heating
Electric oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Facilities
All Apartments : SatelliteTV (some channels in English; also Spanish, German, French etc) • DVD • WiFi Internet (bring your own laptop)
All linen is provided (including pool towels)
Kettles, hairdyers, cots and highchairs can be provided on request
Shared use of : Laundry Room (with washing machine and iron & board) • 10 m circular swimming pool, 2.6 m deep (the pool has solar heating) • Estate Grounds & Gardens • Sunbeds • Sunshades • Garden & dining furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open from mid April until mid October
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
In open countryside 5km from Capileira (simple shopping, restaurants, bars); 22 km from Órgiva (most facilities)
Costa Tropical 1¼ hrs; Granada 1½ hrs; Málaga 2½ hrs
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Airports
Granada 1 hr; Málaga 2¼ hrs
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