4208 Cortijo/ Country House in Alora

This impressive large country property enjoys a stunning location in the countryside between the Andalucian pueblos of Álora and Valle de Abdalajis. Valle de Abdalajis is just a few minutes drive away and has a full range of amenities for everyday needs, including a medical centre, bank, shops and restaurants. The larger towns of Álora and Antequera are around 20 minutes drive. The wonderful Lakes at El Chorro are just 15 mins away and with the re-opening of the Caminito del Rey ,which is proving to be a major tourist attraction, and the world famous climbing, the area has become a very desirable location. With excellent access less than 100m from a tarmac road, the land extends to approx 36,000m2. The major part of the land comprises of a productive olive grove of approx 500 trees and in addition there are various other fruit trees such as citrus, figs and pomegranates and there is also an established formal garden area around the house hosting a variety of decorative trees and shrubs. The house is a substantial Andalucian cortijo style property which has been refurbished by the current owner. The accommodation extends to approx 360m2 and is offered over 2 levels plus a semi-basement. At garden level ,one enters from a covered porch into an expansive , welcoming reception hall which hosts a quality wood burning stove and offers access to an impressive lounge which also hosts a wood burning stove, air con heating & cooling, feature beamed ceiling and direct access back out to the covered porch. There is a lovely flow to this property as one can lead off from the main reception hall through to 2 attractive inner halls on either side. On one side there is an attractive suite of rooms currently offering a sitting room, bedroom and en-suite bathroom, although the sitting room could equally be exploited as a 5th bedroom. In addition there is a further area which is currently used as an office but alternatively could be exploited for various uses. The kitchen/dining room extends across the full width of the rear of the property and enjoys stunning views. It is of very generous proportions. The fully equipped kitchen has been finished to a very high standard offering granite work tops, and equipped with a SMEG double oven , 5 ring range, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, integrated coffee machine and a 2nd oven /microwave. The dining area is sufficiently large to host a large dinner party and like the rest of the house, it enjoys stunning views. A cloakroom with a WC and wash basin completes the accommodation on this level. An attractive staircase leads to the upper level which hosts a large landing/ office area leading to 3 very generous, double aspect double bedrooms, each enjoying ensuite bathrooms and air con heating & cooling.

Equally as impressive as the internal accommodation are the expansive outside, sunny and shady entertaining areas including a pool area hosting a 9m x 5m pool and outside Summer kitchen and gym. There is also a stable block and lunging ring.

This property enjoys the benefit of mains electricity, mains and well water and a good internet connection. Indeed, you could say that this property has it all and is just waiting for a potential buyer who wishes to live the Andalucian Dream.