3503 Cortijo, Low-Energy Solar System

Recently renovated house, divided into two separate units, each with one bedroom and independent access. The house is nestled in 4435 m2 of land, enjoying gorgeous views of the valley as well as Sierra Nevada and Lake Beznar, with a swimming pool and a garden with a variety of fruit trees. Located in the stunning Valle de Lecrin, and just 1.5 kms along a quiet access road from the nearest village, Albuñuelas, where all amenities can be found.

One of the great advantages of this property is its low energy consumption. The house boasts a solar system consisting of 15 solar panels with 10KWh storage capacity, allowing the property to be completely off the grid and even allowing the owners to charge their electric cars. In terms of heating, the intelligent solar power heating system is used to heat the underfloor heating (another great comfort), the shower and the swimming pool.

It would be ideal for a couple looking to live in the ground floor unit and either rent out the studio apartment upstairs or keep it as guest accommodation for friends and family. Coming in from the gate, there is a carport and access to the property through another gate. Ahead is the front door to the ground floor main unit and exterior stairs leading up to the upper floor unit and a big terrace. The house is well taken care of and benefits from underfloor heating and radiators, air conditioning (hot and cold air), ceiling fans, plastic frames with thermo glazing and mosquito nets. The electrical wiring has been renewed. The sliding door is equipped with a roller shutter.

On the ground floor, the hall, dining room area, fully fitted kitchen and living room are set out in an open-plan L-shape. The spacious living room, complete with wood burning stove with oven, leads out to the terrace. Down a second hall is an ample double bedroom, bathroom and storage area. 

On the top floor, up the external staircase, is the large terrace and guest accommodation, consisting of an open-plan living room and fitted kitchen area, a bathroom and a big double bedroom.

Outside, a number of terraces ensure that there is a variety of sunny and shady spaces. The property enjoys a heated swimming pool of 4 x 6 m, complete with Roman steps and lighting, a veranda with a covered dining area, a shaded deck for sun loungers, a BBQ, a pizza oven, an ornamental garden with a fountain, a vegetable garden, a shed for the pool pump and another shed for tools and wood storage. The garden has a variety of fruit trees, including orange, lemon, grapes, apple, cherry, pomegranate, almonds, olives, etc.

Electricity is provided by the off the grid solar power system. Connected to mains water as well as the irrigation system of the cooperative. Internet available through a provider.

If you don’t know this area well, why not take a look at our exposure guide on the Lecrin Valley in the Area Guide section above (next to Overview).