Property Description
This old farmhouse has been transformed into a top quality and thoroughly modern home. Spacious and very comfy, it's a lovely house which retains all its traditional country style and spirit.
In a glorious pastoral scene with lovely views over the rolling hillsides of El Poniente (dotted, of course, with a million olive trees), there's not another house anywhere near. Yet access couldn't be easier, along a ½ km farm track which is shared only with the occasional tractor. It's a pleasant walk into town from here (1½ km kilometres from the property; a 30 minute walk to town, a little longer on the way back as it's uphill).
The farmhouse is set in an acre of natural woodland garden which rises up the hillside behind the property. Wildflowers, including cistus (rock roses), wild crocus, narcissus and three types of wild orchid grow amoung olive trees and holm oaks.
A terrace stretches the full length along the front of the house with three sets of French doors opening from the living room and kitchen. The terrace incorporates a shaded pergola, a perfect spot for al fresco dining, overlooking the pool and beyond to the rolling hillsides. The built-in barbecue is alongside.
The attractive swimming pool (9m x 4m) and sunbathing area, with its quality wooden sunbeds and big sunshades, are accessed by a few steps leading down from the terrace. The remainder of the front garden is given over to olive, almond and fig trees which are incorporated into the landscaped surround.
Inside, all is calm, serene and very spacious. Floors are marble, walls and ceilings painted white, neatly setting off quality furnishings under lovely wood-beamed ceilings. It's an airy house which remains cool even in mid summer. With a wood-burning stove in the living area and central heating throughout, it is also an ideal villa for winter lets.
The kitchen is spick and span, with lots of work space and everything you may need to prepare your meals (including a split level double oven and grill, gas hob, dishwasher and larder fridge). It's an attractive space where you will enjoy cooking. There is a small breakfast bar and French doors opening to the dining terrace outside.
An archway leads through to the big living / dining room. This is a very impressive room under its double height, timber-beamed ceiling. Two sets of French doors open to the terrace.
Sofas and other casual chairs are gathered around the glass-fronted woodburner. There is a flat screen satellite TV (Free-to-view) and DVD player. Reference books and novels, DVD's and board games are here for you to enjoy. A lovely wooden dining table comfortably seats eight.
The sitting room leads through to a twin bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower room. This has access to its own private terrace.
On the other side of the kitchen, the study is furnished with a good quality double sofabed, making it fully functional as a fourth bedroom, if required. It has an en-suite shower room which also extends through to the utility area, housing the washing machine, iron and board, and a small freezer.
The other two bedrooms are upstairs. The twin bedroom has an en-suite walk-in shower room. The master bedroom has a king-sized double bed, double balcony doors - which make the best of the wonderful view - and a huge bathroom with both a walk-in shower and bath tub. Beyond, the gallery which overlooks the living room below offers a quiet space for reading and relaxing. This bedroom also has its own private sunbathing terrace.
El Poniente is still an agricultural area, rural and very pretty. The people are friendly and the lifestyle remains unhurried; welcomes here are warm and genuine. The area is rich in bird life and three of the more unusual species you may see in the garden are hoopoes, azure winged magpies and golden eagles.
Montefrio itself has a trio of extraordinary beautiful and impressive churches and a very relaxed, easy style. It's well worth a visit. A 20 minute drive through the countryside will take you to the main Granada to Córdoba road, so from here it's very easy to visit either of these great cities. And, in a different direction, you will arrive quickly at the motorway which heads south to Málaga and west to Sevilla.
An ideal location for adventures beyond its boundaries, it's also a very relaxing house just "to be".
The owners were determined to make their home here in Spain a bit more special than the average holiday home … in this they have more than succeeded. And every year they make an improvement here, another one there. The plaudits from clients keep coming in: comments such as "Wow! This property is gorgeous, amazing! It has been built to a fabulous standard and is very spacious. We loved our trip and had a wonderful time".
Another said, "Thank you for your assistance in booking a fabulous holiday in Montefrio. The property was perfect for a quiet two weeks away from home. We will not hesitate to book again."
And one more: "We had the most amazing holiday. The house is so lovely and it was definitely a highlight. We feel so privileged to have spent time in such a lovely place and location. I love Montefrio, such a pretty town. Everything about the place was perfect. I really cannot fault it at all. A whole week of eating al fresco dinners on the patio, reading by the pool or in the hammock, playing backgammon, enjoying wine and the scenery without distraction. Oh and we had a full moon while we were there so got to watch it rise up over the hillside each night. Spectacular and something I have never seen quite like that before".
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Property Details
Ground Floor :
Living room with dining area
Kiitchen
1 twin bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower room and access to its own private terrace
Study with double sofabed; through to en-suite shower room / utility room
Part shaded terrace (furnished)
First Floor :
2 bedrooms :
1 Master double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (walk-in shower and bath tub) and private sun terrace
1 twin bedded with en-suite walk-in shower room
Gallery (overlooking the living room)
Facilities
Satellite TV (Free to View) • DVD • Books, DVD's and board games
Glass fronted wood burning stove in the living room • Central Heating • 3 Fans
Electric Double Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Fridge • Freezer • Dishwasher • Food processor • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee pot • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Filtered swimming pool (9 m x 4 m, 1.4 - 1.9 m deep)
Pool terrace • Natural Gardens • Sunbeds • Hammock • Built-in 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)
Firewood is included in the rental price in winter months
Please, no smoking indoors
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
In open countryside, 1½ km from Montefrio (basic shopping, bars, restaurants)
Granada 50 mins; Málaga 1½ hrs; Córdoba 2 hrs; Sevilla 3 hrs
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Airports
Granada 45 mins; Málaga 1½ hrs
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