A desirable traditional Detached 5 bed/2 bath Country Cortijo with stunning open countryside views.
This charming country home sits on a plot of just over 6,000m2 – planted with olives and almonds. Adjoining the house, is a beautiful mature garden of 500m2 overflowing with many variations of trees, climbers, flowers, fruit trees, and tropical plants.
The local hamlet of El Higueral, is a short 10 min walk and Iznajar with its historic hilltop Castle overlooks the Lake, (the largest in Andalucia) and is a mere 15 minutes by car. Pretty cobbled streets, quaint Tapas bars, secret beaches and Chiringuito’s, fishing and sailing, rolling hills and amazing hiking trails – coupled with the stunning countryside sunsets, this green and lush area will take your breath away..
This delightful Cottage has been lovingly cared for, and offers many outdoor areas to sit and relax in summer, potter about the garden, pruning here and there! A rear courtyard/patio offers privacy and tranquility – ideal for relaxing, whilst the front patio has wonderful open far reaching views and a gazebo / pergola with seating, draped in Bougainvillea – the perfect spot for breakfast or evening tapas.
Layout:
The Entrance Hall leads off to the left, via traditional wooden doors into a beautiful spacious living room, oozing character,
Natural light and a centrally located fireplace. A few secret quirky storage areas behind draped heavy curtains. To the right is a well furnished dining room, beautifully presented and overlooking the front patio. Continuing leads into a charming fully fitted rustic kitchen, (all the necessary white goods) with pretty tiled splash backs, and a delightful rustic fireplace. Adjoining is a walk-in Pantry where washing machine is located and other Kitchen items, plus the electric water heater. Further along the passageway is a 2nd spacious, white fully equipped Kitchen, with beautiful white marble worktops, plenty of storage cupboards, white goods, complete and a window overlooking garden. There is also a very rustic theme chill out lounge, which exits onto a rear patio area with grass, which is surrounded by pruned trees – ample space for patio furniture and sun lounges.
First floor:
Spacious master double bedroom, with stunning views far into the countryside. Along the corridor are 2 further guest double bedrooms, 1 guest twin bedroom, 1 large single bedroom, (currently used as an office) which has chimney breast, and stunning countryside views. All bedrooms have new UVPC triple glazed windows, are south facing and have wonderful, countryside views.
Finally, at the end of corridor is a further spacious room with large fitted wardrobes (ideal as walk-in dressing room), with ample space to install an ensuite bathroom.
There is a tiled family bathroom (walk-in shower) with glass screen, hand basin, w.c and bidet, plus window. A separate wc and hand-basin are situated on the same floor.
Exterior areas :
There are 2 entrance doors. One leads directly into the country Kitchen and the other being the main front door.
A spacious front tiled terrace with gazebo etc, flowering bushes and spectacular views of the countryside. There is has an entrance gate, and walls so completely enclosed. Through an archway, it opens out into a large mature garden, with stepping stone walkways and pretty coloured pots. Large mature Palms sway in the warm breeze and the garden just overflows with aromas and has a beautiful selection of mature bushes and flowering plants, even a little feature fountain / pond, with a few frogs no doubt! A little storage area too! A part of garden levelled, where previously an above ground pool stood, with overhead gazebo covers to give much needed shade.
To the rear of the garden above the house are the property’s olive groves. There is also a garage, plus a few outbuildings / workshop and a small courtyard just waiting to be finished – or if you don’t need it, then simply use as a large storage area, and extend a little the size of the garage to allow a larger car.
The Cottage has a very special atmosphere, as the present owners developed it over many years, enjoying it as their permanent home. The many original features stand out, beautifully conserved to create a cozy, quirky and welcoming home.
Internet is connected via Movistar. Good mobile connection too!
Water is pumped into a giant storage tank above the house on the hill, surrounded by Olives.
Electricity is connected and there are many lights surrounding the property.
A simply delightful home, sold furnished and open to sensible offers.
Deeds are 100% in order.
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