3500 Cortijo/ Country House in Orgiva, Las Alpujarras

A three-bedroomed cortijo with a tropical garden, swimming pool and well-kept vegetable gardens.

Entrance to the property is by gravel driveway, whcih leads up to an ample parking area. The cortijo is surrounded by a tropical garden with palm trees and a big lawn leading off from the side of the house. An archway leads to the front of the house where you will find a covered porch and barbeque area, great for summertime or for having guests around, with a scenic view of the Sierra Lujar Mountain range. This area overlooks the swimming pool (8m x 4m) which is surrounded by lawn and has a covered, wooden area for sitting in the heat of summer. 

Coming through the front door, you will see an open plan living room with fireplace and three windows giving light. Complete with wooden beamed ceilings typical of the Alpujarras area, insulated cavity walls and double glazed hardwood windows. Straight ahead is a fitted kitchen with pleasant wooden finishes and an American style breakfast bar which overlooks the living area. Through a passageway to the left, you will find a walk-in pantry and utility area and then continuing on down the passage, the three bedrooms and a bathroom with shower, wc and wash basin. 

Also outside there is a lovely, ordered vegetable garden, that is easy to maintain due to its raised beds, and a chicken coop. The land is spread over several large flat terraces, making it easy to maintain. 

The property is situated 2 kilometers from the town of Órgiva, a 6 minute drive by car or a half-hour walk on foot.