Property Description
Until just a few decades ago this 17th century water mill and bakery provided bread for the local community for over 300 years. Now, after a painstaking renovation carried out by the grandchildren of the last miller, it has been given a wonderful new lease of life.
An old Andalusian country house, it now provides accommodation for up to ten people in a truly unique environment. Set in two hectares (approx. five acres) of its own land (crossed by a river that collects the waters from Sierra Albayate), here the gentle beauty of this part of Andalucía combines with the equally relaxing tempo of Spanish country living.
Wherever possible, the original structure and workings of the mill have been kept, so a real sense of history remains. In fact the entire lower ground floor still houses all the old milling machinery where guests can wander at their leisure. These fascinating relics from the past have been faithfully respected and combined with a sensitive restoration of the house using original and natural materials such as wood, clay, forged iron and hand crafted ceramic tiles.
The result is a very special mix which combines 21st century comfort with history, tradition and charm.
Access to the house is through a vine covered walkway bordered by flowers, plants and ivy covered walls. It’s a lovely spot to while away a few hours and the owners, knowing this, have provided comfortable cane sofas and chairs. This is just one of the many relaxing spots in this charming, tranquil property.
The house opens into a long kitchen / dining / sitting room with a large fireplace. It was in this room that the flour was once sifted and the bread baked. The original oven is still there and in working order - shine a torch through the old metal door and you can see the enormous dome shaped, brick-lined structure behind.
It's a fascinating room, full of character and charm. With its old stone floors, original wooden flour sieves lining one wall and other antiques, it's not hard to imagine how this room looked a few decades ago - a hive of activity with a wonderful smell of bread filling the air. The owners can offer you the unique experience of learning how to make flour and bread - you just need to ask.
The first of the double bedrooms (accessed from the ground floor kitchen / living room) has its own en-suite bathroom. Light and airy, with a beamed ceiling and tiled floor, it is furnished with an iron bedstead, antique lights and switches and colourful paintings. All the bedrooms follow a similar style but each has its own flavour, style and colour scheme. The attention given to even the smallest of details is evident throughout the house.
Upstairs, there is a twin bedroom with a traditional cane lined ceiling. From here you cross a small hallway to access a cosy little sitting room and another open-plan kitchen / dining area.
With ochre walls, cobalt blue furnishings and a lovely old wooden dining table and chairs, these cheerful rooms have a distinctly Mediterranean feeling. The artistic layout of the kitchen with its hand made tiles may look rustic but it has also been fitted with good quality appliances, all in a traditional style, of course.
The remaining three bedrooms (two with twin beds and one with a double bed) are all located off a long corridor with a bathroom at the far end. Please note these three bedrooms (and the twin bedroom located across from the sitting room) all share this bathroom, which has a bath as well as a shower.
Beyond the kitchen lies a vine covered cobbled terrace, complete with outdoor dining table and chairs. A small but well maintained lawn extends beyond and takes one through to a romantic and rambling garden with walks down to the river and to an orchard full of fruit trees.
From the main terrace you can also climb some iron stairs to access a small roof terrace which has lovely views that extend over the entire property and to the gentle countryside all around.
The most recently developed area is the front garden. Here you will find the large 10 m x 5 m gated swimming pool - perfect for those with toddlers. At one end of the pool a shaded terrace area is complete with outdoor sofas, TV and DVD, and a large built-in barbecue.
There is everything here for outdoor living under the gorgeous Andalusian sun. A proper outdoor kitchen includes an enormous fridge to keep all the food and drink you will need for your daily barbecues … and, alongside, the large family dining table (with bench seating) enjoys shade under its canopied pergola.
Should you feel the urge to venture out from the peace and tranquility of the house and grounds, you will find a wealth of places to visit. Located deep in classical Andalusian countryside, in the centre of Southern Spain, it is more or less midway between Córdoba, Málaga and Granada, each of these fabulous cities within easy reach.
Even closer, there is the whitewashed market town of Montefrío, perched high on its impressive rock, and Priego de Córdoba, known as the "Baroque Jewel", a delightful, energetic and flourishing little town.
Geographically located between two Natural Parks, the "Parque Natural de la Subbética Cordobesa" and the "Parque Natural del Poniente Granadino", there is mile upon mile of beautiful landscapes to discover. Pretty villages to explore and enjoy, too.
Birds of prey, eagles, owls and thrushes fly the blue skies above rolling hillsides dotted with a million olive trees. It's glorious countryside!
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Property Details
Lower Ground Floor :
The old milling machinery is housed here
Ground Floor :
Vine covered entrance walkway (with furniture)
Living / dining room / kitchen
1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room
First Floor :
Sitting room
Kitchen / dining area
4 bedrooms :
1
double and
3
twin bedded
Bathroom (shower over bath tub)
Cobbled dining terrace (furnished)
Roof terrace (furnished) accessed by a external stairway from the terrace below
Pool Area :
Outdoor Kitchen
Shaded dining area (furnished)
Shaded barbecue terrace (furnished)
Facilities
SatelliteTV (some channels in English; also German, French etc) • DVD • CD Player / Radio
Open fireplace in the living room • Electric radiators or underfloor heating • Double glazing
Electric Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Dishwasher • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee pot • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery • Note that there is also a small kitchen in the downstairs living room and one by the pool
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer (on request) • Cot available (on request)
Gated, filtered swimming pool (10 m x 5 m; 1.20 to 2m deep) with underwater lighting
Pool terrace • Gardens & Grounds • Sunbeds • Sunshades • Pool shower • Outdoor kitchen • Pergola dining area • Barbecue (brick) • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open from May to October inclusive. It can be opened earlier on request
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
4 km from Algarinejo (basic shopping, bars, restaurants), 18 km from Priego de Córdoba (banks, restaurants, shops etc), 21 km from Montefrio; 36 km from Loja
Granada 1¼ hrs; Málaga 1½ hrs; Córdoba 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs
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Airports
Granada 1¼ hrs; Málaga 1½ hrs
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