Country House For Sale in Ardales, Málaga

Location, Location, Location For sale
this unique, very charming ecological Andalucian country estate.
Located, with excellent access along a well maintained country track ,
just 6km from the Andalucian pueblo of Ardales and less than 10kms from
the Malaga lake district and less than 1 hours drive from Málaga
international airport, this property has been owned and cherished by the
same family for , at least, 4 generations. Set within 181,300m2 ( 45
acres) of productive ,organic almond and olive groves, the cortijo style
house and outbuildings have been very well maintained by the current
owners , retaining lots of charming, traditional features but also
offering comfortable, 21st century living. The main house, cottages
and outbuildings extend to 608m2 in total and are set around 3 sides of
an expansive Andalucian patio or courtyard. The main farmhouse extends
to 266 m2 with accommodation distributed all on one level, offering 4
bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , a very attractive Andalucian style kitchen ,
separate “walk -in ” pantry, and spacious lounge/ dining room which
hosts a very efficient wood burning stove and enjoys access directly out
onto a fabulous 150m2 private terrace , ideal for ” al fresco” dining
and offering amazing, open views across the Andalucian countryside. In
addition to the main house, there are various cottages and outbuildings
situated around the central courtyard including a cottage which is
currently used as an artist’s studio but could equally be converted to
provide a studio apartment, and various other outbuildings which are
ripe for refurbishment to provide several units of guest accommodation.
There is also a very large 69 m2 garage /workshop, enjoying a high
ceiling, which would be ideal for exploitation as a communal recreation
area for house guests. There is also a swimming pool accessed from the
central courtyard. The estate extends over a wide expanse of
Andalucian countryside but there is an area of approx 3,000m2
immediately around the house and outbuildings which hosts an established
garden area planted out with a various trees and shrubs and there is
also a very impressive kitchen garden offering a great variety of fruit
trees, vegetables and herbs. The property enjoys lots of lovely
outdoor entertaining areas including several private patios and a very
attractive ” era” stone threshing circle. The property is currently
cherished as a private home but the expanse of relatively flat land and
the extensive buildings, totally 608 m2 ,could offer great potential for
a new owner to develop the property for rural tourism, equestrian
pursuits or , perhaps, as it enjoys excellent access and lots of parking
space, as a celebration venue. The now famous ” Caminito del Rey”
which has been developed in recent years and is proving to be a major
tourist attraction , bringing many visitors to the area and demand for
accommodation , is only a short drive from the property. In fact, the
location of the property is such that it offers an excellent base for
guests wishing to visit any of the main cities of Andalucia . Seville,
Cordoba and Granada are all within less than 2 hours drive making it an
ideal tranquil base to return to following a day trip to any of those
vibrant cities. The property is currently self sufficient in terms of
energy with the installation of an efficient solar power system and a
private well which provides a copious water supply. Only the internet
connection is provided by an outside supplier. This property really
does offer the opportunity to acquire a character property with lots of
potential to live the Andalucian dream!

Please note: These property details have been provided by the original agent.