Property Description
Recently restored, this traditional Spanish farmhouse is within easy reach of Colmenar, a pueblo with much to recommend it, a little market town which still retains its time-honoured Andaluz character and charm.
Set at the head of a valley with views across the olive and almond covered hillsides which surround it, this old farmhouse is a peaceful, idyllic place to be. Far away from any hustle or bustle.
Delightfully rustic inside, the best of its traditional features have been retained, adding character to the excellent restoration work that has been done by its current owners. You will still find the old bread oven in the kitchen (albeit unused these days) a reminder of the self-sufficent lifestyle of days not-so-long gone by. The stone cobbled path which leads up to the house is another original feature.
On two floors, downstairs you will find the living room, the kitchen / diner and one twin bedroom (with en-suite shower room). Both the kitchen and the living room have outside access.
Separate stairways lead up to the master double bedroom (also with an en-suite shower room) and the second twin bedroom. The latter doesn't have it's own bathroom but there is a third shower room downstairs, leading off from the sitting room. Please bear in mind that the stairs are quite steep, perhaps not ideal for anyone with wobbly legs.
All of the rooms are attractive and appropriately rustic, with earthen floor tiles and beamed ceilings. Being an old property, the walls are substantial, properly constructed to provide good insulation, keeping out the chills of winter and maintaining a cool interior in mid-summer. The kitchen / dining room is well equipped and the living room has a nice, cosy feel to it. Facilities include a washing machine, dishwasher, satellite television, video and a CD/radio.
Outside all is gorgeous nature, the south facing terraces leading down to a jade-green, infinity swimming pool. Colourful plants on the terrace areas add vibrancy to an already beautiful scene, the surrounding hillsides bedecked with olive and almond trees.
The pool area is lovely, with views which extend down the valley to the peaks of Málaga's distant mountains. Carefully integrated into the nature which surrounds it, this is a place easy to fall in love with.
South facing, its terrace surround is equipped with sun loungers, just the place to take in a little of La Axarquía's famous sunshine (more hours per year than anywhere in Europe, they claim). Although there are farmhouses in the far distance, privacy is, to all intents and purposes, total.
The terrace which runs along the front of the house provides plenty of options for more relaxation and for meals al fresco. Part covered, part shaded by a vine and part open to the elements, all you have to do is choose your spot.
An easy drive from Málaga airport, the cities of Granada and Antequera are also within striking distance. The coast is a short drive away, and nearby Colmenar has a surprising number of shops, bars and restaurants. Also nearby are the Montes de Malaga and El Torcal National Parks. Maybe you will prefer to stay put right here at the farmhouse: comfortable, traditional, still a private little piece of Andalucía.
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Property Details
Ground Floor :
Living Room
Kitchen / dining room
Shower room
Twin bedroom (with en-suite shower room)
Terrace / porch (furnished) along the front of the house (part shaded)
First Floor :
2 bedrooms :
Master bedroom (double, with en-suite shower room)
Twin bedroom
Facilities
Satellite TV (Free to view) • DVD • Radio/CD player • Books and Games
Wood burning stove in the living room • Electric Radiators in all bedrooms • Portable gas heater • Portable Fans in all bedrooms
Electric Oven • Gas hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Dishwasher • 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 (8 m x 4 m, 1,10 m - 1,80 m deep, with Roman steps)
Pool terrace • Night lighting • 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)
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
Accessed by a 2 km track (unsurfaced but in good condition), near the hamlet of Solano (no facilities); Colmenar 6 km (Thursday market, bars, restaurants, small supermarkets, banks, taxi service)
Málaga 30 km (40 mins); Montes de Malaga Natural Park 12 km; Torre del Mar & Mediterranean beaches 40 km (45 mins); Granada 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
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Airports
Málaga 40 mins; Granada 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2 hrs
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