The front door delivers you to the central part of a HUGE expanse of living area. The whole space is dominated by the mighty sloping ceiling beams and grand windows  on two levels.

The living area is two storeys high and is looked down into from seven steps. There is an imposing enamel chimney hood for the open fire which, along with the Samsung flatscreen TV (and Sony DVD player) is the focus of the living room. There is plenty of space for everyone as the L-shaped sofa seats 8 - 9 and the love seat takes 2. French windows look out to a patio which has four armchairs, a coffee table and a sofa, all for relaxing and soaking up the sun. This patio terrace leads, by steps, to the outdoor swimming pool.

Sliding doors from the interior dining room lead to a spacious balcony/dining terrace (shown here). The dining table seats six but extra tables can be provided to seat up to 22. There is a gas barbecue on hand as well as a brick built one. This dining terrace overlooks the pool and has direct access to the gardens down five steps to the patio terrace outside the living room (mentioned above). It's all south facing and this terrace has the same cupola-themed ceiling  and sound speakers for music for your barbecue party.

From the lounge terrace, there are 16 rustic steps down to the large, octagonal swimming pool, all bordered with flowering shrubs and yucca palms. The pool terrace is paved and has a wooden sun deck. Seven sunbeds are shaded by a chunky wooden cabaña roofed in cane. On the boardwalk to one side of the cabaña are six more sun-loungers shaded by an orange tree. Thatched sunshades and a matching table are conveniently placed for sipping poolside drinks. The jacuzzi is to the side of the swimming pool as is the shower. The gardens and pool are lit at night. What could be more romantic than a garden walk on a hot summer evening?

The swimming pool (10 x 10 m, 1.5 m deep) can be gated if requested in advance of arrival. The owner has facilities for fencing in the pool if you have little ones and need that extra peace of mind.

To the left of the front door are the bedroom suites. There are six bedrooms in the main house, one is the bridal room (1) on the second level, four are on the first level (2 - 5) and one (6) is downstairs from the living area. There is also a self-contained apartment which sleeps six. Along the corridor is a long cupboard set in the wall, it's a mini library! Also along the corridor is a small cloakroom with wc, handbasin and a horizontal length mirror. Opposite this cloakroom is a store for the ironing facilities and a view to a small courtyard dominated by a mimosa tree and a little bubbling fountain.

Let's start with the four bedrooms on the first level.

Bedroom 2 is a double bedded room just off the living room. It has en suite bathroom facilities of a shower, basin and wc. Bedroom 3 is white, but with grey and pink accents in its soft furnishings. This room has a sloping ceiling with square, exposed beams, a king-sized bed and black chaise longue.

The main bedroom in the apartment has a super king-sized bed, and its decor is modern but with a rustic feel. The room has built-in wardrobes and bedside cabinets. The en suite bathroom has a full bath tub with mixer taps, heated towel rail and square, contemporary hand basin and wc. All the fittings gleam like new.

There is direct access to the pool by sliding glass/wooden doors which lead out to a small sun terrace with two small chairs. The apartment also has its own garden and terrace with dining table (seating for six) and lounge chairs.

The apartment living room (shown here) has a double bed with a good-sized sofa (which can convert into a double bed if necessary). The bathroom has a walk-in shower, twin basins with mirror above and wc. The washing machine and tumble dryer are in this bathroom. The living area has a TV with a computer and monitor available for guests to use. The dining table seats four.

The fully equipped kitchenette has twin sinks, coffee machine, kettle, microwave, 4-ring ceramic hob, dishwasher, all cutlery and crockery needed, fridge freezer and saucepan storage.

As mentioned earlier, the villa has a jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool. It also has an indoor pool shown here. Both pools, indoor and outdoor are heated by solar power, the indoor pool is set at a luxurious 28c so swimming is possible even in winter.

The indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness room are housed in their own building (with air con/heating), a short distance through the trees, from the villa. The pool is 3 x 12m and 1.5m deep. Aromatic oil and salts are provided for guests using the sauna. The fitness room has two exercise machines, radio/cd player, hand weights and towels. The annexe also has a shower and wc, an exercise bike and hifi system.

Guests are please asked to replace the pool cover when they have finished swimming, to reduce the humidity for the benefit of the cane ceiling. The building has a wooden veranda overlooking the river.

To the right of the front door is the dining area which has a chunky refectory table taking pride of place. It seats eight in plushy, comfy dining chairs and faces a white dresser full of glassware. Above the table is a cupola ceiling with those distinctive exposed beams. To one side is a desk with office and computer facilities.

The kitchen in the main house leads off from the dining area and like the rest of the house is smart and of top quality. The black granite worktops contrast sharply with the white units. The kitchen is divided from the dining area by a breakfast bar with six high stools. There is a hefty American-style fridge freezer with ice-making facilities, four-ring induction hob, microwave, electric oven, dishwasher, two toasters, kettle, coffee machine, juicer and pots and pans galore.

The guesthouse is ideal to rent together with the main house and apartment when holidaying with family or friends. Although on the same estate, it's totally private and only 20 metres from the main house.

It has a stylish living room with a fireplace, and open-plan kitchen/diner. The guesthouse has its own access, a garden with mature fruit and avocado trees, a private covered terrace with barbecue, dining table and lounge chairs. Through the garden and the driveway it has direct access to the swimming pools and garden of the main villa. It has its own parking.

Guesthouse amenities
Hot and cold air-conditioning
Wifi internet and 1 PC desktop system
Satellite TV, music system
Filtered drinking water from tap
Bar with 4 high stools
Dishwasher
Refrigerator/fridge, microwave
Coffee machine and hot water boiler
Fire place
Barbecue
Hair dryer in every bathroom
Iron and ironboard
In-room safe box
Alarm clocks