All around, the majestic scenery of the Serranía de Ronda provides brilliant brush strokes of colour and contrast. It's a view which can be enjoyed for ever.

Sheep's bells clink gently in the distance, birds sing happily in the trees - here there are just the wonderful sights, scents and sounds of pastoral bliss to keep you company.

The house itself is entirely in harmony with its glorious natural surroundings. A compellingly romantic family home, it has charm, joy and rustic beauty in abundance.

And then there is the fabulous swimming pool just a few meters away across the shaded patio … Oh, what a spot! Oh, what a pool!

Behind, the thickly forested, rocky terrain clambers dramatically up the mountainside, forming a beautiful natural wrapping around the wide pool terrace. To the south and west, views are far and wide.

The pool is both big (12.5 m x 5 m), and deep (2.5 metres at one end) so safe for diving. At the other end (1.2 metres deep) it is accessed by wide entry steps.

Glistening gloriously blue in the day-long sunshine, it is an idyllic scene, surrounded by terraces on different levels, some shaded by olive and carob trees, others perfect for sun bathing. You’ll find deck chairs and outdoor furniture around the pool, sunbeds and parasols, as well as a hammock slung casually between the olive trees.

Stunning at night, too, when the underwater lighting comes into its own, a thousand stars twinkling up above. As one client said, "A night swim with the pool lights is not something to be missed".

On a lower terrace there is a ping pong table with bats, balls and views to Africa! All around, mile upon mile of wild, rocky mountainside to explore …

There's a flat screen TV with "Apple TV and Netflix" (bring your own Apple device), a DVD player and collection of DVD’s, plus an excellent collection of books. The Hi-Fi has CD and radio plus cable connection for MP3 players and iPods. Your laptop can be connected to the TV, so if you have films downloaded, you can watch them on the bigger screen.

A large ceiling fan keeps the living room cool in summer. Comfy sofas and easy chairs are gathered at one end of the room, the round dining table (which comfortably seats six) at the other end. It's colourful, casual and relaxing - country-style living at its very best.

The living room leads through to a pretty bathroom (shower over bath tub). At the other end, to the side, is the open-plan kitchen area. It's not a big space but it's decently equipped with a 4-ring ceramic hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and all the other usual kitchen gear. There are cookbooks, plenty of saucepans and enough china, glasses and cutlery for eight people.

Above all else, this is a real "home" with toys, games, and lots of interesting books. Children will find plenty to keep them happily occupied both inside and out: Lego, building blocks, a rocking horse, puzzles, a children’s library and a few children’s videos and DVD’s will no doubt compete with ping pong in the sunshine and exploring the great outdoors.

Whatever the time of day - or night - we are sure you will wile away many a happy hour around the barbecue terrace, accessed from the kitchen through lovely old wooden doors. A great space, its wooden dining table (comfortably seating six) is ideal for al-fresco meals under the shady awning.

The attractive brick barbecue and a drinks fridge (in summer) are close at hand. There's lots of casual bench seating too, some in the shade, some in full sun, all of it surrounded by tropical plants, trees and natural splendour.

From the kitchen, a short corridor leads to the two very spacious bedrooms, one downstairs, one upstairs. As everywhere in this lovely home, they are pretty rooms, cheerfully decorated and attractively furnished.

Both have double beds. The lower one, which has double doors opening to the terrace outside, also has two single beds so lends itself equally well as a children's room for up to three kids. Or it could sleep a couple and two children. You choose! Whoever you share with, there's an Ipod docking station with radio/alarm clock to keep you company. An independent air-conditioning unit ,with remote control, adds the choice of being extra cool in summer and even warmer in winter.

There are few downsides to this beautiful property but please note that this bedroom doesn't have en-suite facilities. There is the full bathroom at the other end of the living room, of course, and there's also a W.C. on the landing upstairs.

The master double bedroom is also on the first floor, a light, airy and very attractive room with windows on both sides. Views from here (all the way to Africa on clear days) are stunning. It opens through on one side to the en-suite bathroom (shower over bath tub, double wash basins, bidet and a heated towel rail); on the other side it opens to a well appointed little office area. An independent air-conditioning unit ,with remote control, adds the choice of being extra cool in summer and even warmer in winter.