Cortijo for sale in Puerto Lumbreras

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Situated in the foothills of the Sierra de las Estancias, this beautifully renovated cortijo lies on the north eastern fringes of Andalucia surrounded by 17 hectares (42 acres) of almond and olive trees. With superb views of the distant mountains and surrounding countryside, this rural retreat is an ideal family house for those seeking peace and tranquility. Attached to the main house is a separate, fully independent cottage (Casita) ideal for holiday letting. The Main House - Set over two floors, the house has been lovingly renovated to enhance all the original features of this beautiful Andalucian Cortijo. The spacious living area has attractive beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors. There are two wood burning stoves, and a large open fireplace, together with oil fired central heating. Ground Floor - A large, vaulted kitchen/breakfast room opens into the dining room. Off the hall from the dining room is the smaller sitting room/fourth bedroom with a wood burning stove. Next door is a shower room. Off the front entrance hall is the main sitting room, in the oldest part of the house. The original beamed ceiling is complemented by a large traditional, open fireplace. A second staircase leads up to two further bedrooms. Also on the ground floor at the front of the house is an additional room, currently used as an office, which could be turned into a double bedroom. First Floor - A curved Andalucian staircase leads up to an impressive master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. French windows and a small balcony offer spectacular views of the surrounding countryside and the distant sierras. Two further bedrooms are reached by a separate staircase. Both have en-suite shower rooms. There is mains water and a fully automated, independent power supply. Outside - Outside are pretty gardens, a courtyard and various paved seating areas, one under a vine-covered pergola. Steps lead down to an attractive oval swimming pool (10m x 5m) with uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. Casita Attached to, but independent from, the main house is the 'Casita' (Little House). with its own gas fired central heating and hot water system. Studio/Living Room - An impressive ground floor Studio/Living Room rises via a wooden staircase to a galleried, mezzanine floor currently used as a second double bedroom. French doors lead out onto a small patio with a view of the pool. At the other end is a large fireplace with a wood burning stove and steps leading down into the kitchen. Kitchen area - Steps from the Studio/Living Room lead down to a kitchen/breakfast room with a beamed ceiling and stairs leading to the first floor. To the the left is a short passage leading to a large shower room with w/c. Main Bedroom - Stairs lead up to double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a beautiful view of the distant mountains. This Cortijo is 15 minutes from two small towns, Velez Rubio and Puerto Lumbreras where you will find numerous bars, restaurants, supermarkets etc. It is situated approximately 90 minutes from four major Spanish airports - Alicante, Murcia, Almeria and Granada - and just 10-15 minutes' drive from a major motorway, the A92N to Granada. The property is 45 - 50 minutes from the coastal resorts of Aquilas and Mojacar.

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