Property Description
This quality holiday home enjoys an authentic, rural Andalusian setting, a great place just to "be". On the hillside above the little and very traditional pueblo of Ermita Nueva in the province of Jaén, the south facing views extend far and wide across patchwork fields and rolling hills of olive trees to the highest peaks of Sierra Nevada beyond.
The property makes best use of the wonderful views, which can be enjoyed from the lounge, from both bedrooms, from the front terrace and from the swimming pool which is situated just behind (and above) the house. It is the most delightful of settings, a place very much at peace with itself.
The rural tranquility is enhanced by the leafy shade and seclusion offered by the magnificent, 400 year old oak tree which overhangs much of the front terrace, a completely private space to enjoy outdoor meals, a leisurely barbecue and, no doubt, a sundowner or two.
There are some steep drops here, so care should be taken with young children or anyone with wobbly legs.
Inside, all is spacious, comfy and cool. It's an attractive home which, although recently built, offers charm as well as excellent facilities. The owner is constantly adding extra little touches and improvements, both inside and outside.
The attractively decorated and furnished living / dining room / open-plan kitchen extends along the entire length of the house: at one end, the fully equipped kitchen, at the other, the comfortable living space.
Upstairs (please note that the stairway is not railed) are the two attractive bedrooms, one double bedded, one with twin beds pushed together. Both are spacious, both have beamed ceilings, both enjoy the wonderful view. Not a bad place to wake up to the early morning birdsong! There are TV's in both bedrooms, as well as the living room downstairs. The second bathroom, which has a tub as well as a shower, completes the distribution.
Throughout, furnishings are of good quality. It is equipped down to the very last detail with satellite TV, mosquito nets on all windows, an independent freezer (as well as a fridge, of course), dishwasher, WiFi etc.
At an altitude of 1,000 metres, summers are warm and sunny here but pleasantly comfortable. Thick walls and double glazed windows keep the house cool in summer, warm and cosy in winter. And just to make absolutely sure, there's central heating as well as the cheering open fireplace around which the sofa and armchairs are arranged.
Steps lead up the bank to the swimming pool which is located just above and behind the house. A lovely, south-facing sun trap, the terrace surround is equipped with sunloungers and a sunshade. Almost all of it is completely private, not overlooked by any other property.
Ermita Nueva is a charming rural hamlet which climbs up the hill, a village famous for its delicious, plump cherries as well as its olives. Still an agricultural area, the people here are friendly and the lifestyle remains unhurried. As yet, few tourists have found their way to this part of Andalucía and welcomes are warm and genuine. The village boasts a small supermarket, a bakery and a bar.
Just below the village lies the main Granada to Córdoba road, so from here it's very easy to visit either of these great cities. Granada is just 40 kilometres to the south (little more than half an hour away by car), with Córdoba some 120 kilometres to the northwest.
This main road is two kilometres from the house. Very occasionally, but only when the wind blows from the south east (which is unusal), from outside the villa one is slightly aware of the rumble of traffic in the distance.
There are some fantastic places to visit around and about, too: Montefrío and the surrounding rural beauty of the Poniente Granadino lies to the southwest of the house, a region which leads naturally on to the Subbética de Córdoba, another lovely area of pretty villages set amongst rolling hills and small mountains, a place to enjoy a glass or two of the local Montilla sherry.
Just five kilometres away is Alcalá La Real, a Moorish fortress town dominated by its magnificent 15th Century hilltop castle. These days it's an unpretentious market town, with a handful of quite decent (and very reasonable) restaurants.
At the same time, this is also a great place to come home to after a day out exploring the great historic cities and countryside joys which are so close at hand.
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Property Details
Ground Floor :
Entrance terrace, partly shaded by the 400 year old oak tree (furnished)
Living / dining room / kitchen (separated off by a bar-top)
Bathroom (shower only)
First Floor :
2 bedrooms :
1 double
1
twin bedded
Bathroom (shower over bath tub)
Facilities
Satellite TV (some channels in English; also German, French etc) in the living room and in both bedrooms • DVD • Hi Fi • WiFi Internet (bring your own laptop)
Open fireplace in the living room • Central heating in the bedrooms and bathrooms • Air conditioning in both bedrooms • Double glazing
Electric Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge • Freezer • Dishwasher • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Filtered swimming pool (7 m x 4 m, 1.50 - 1.75 m deep)
Pool terrace • Grounds • Sunbeds • Sunshades • Pool shower • Night lighting on the terrace • Barbecue • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open from April until the end of October each year
Care should be taken with young children and anyone with wobbly legs as there are some steep drops in places and because the stairs have no balustrade
Prices are inclusive of central heating costs and firewood
Prices are inclusive of a starter pack of essential groceries etc.
Maid service is provided weekly (inclusive in the price). Additional maid service is available on request, for a supplement
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
½ km above the village of Ermita Nueva (very basic facilities); 5 km from Alcalá La Real (all facilities)
Granada 30 mins; Córdoba 1¼ hrs; Málaga 1¾ hrs; Sevilla 3 hrs
See the location map above
Airports
Granada 45 mins; Málaga 1¾ hrs
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