Spectacular hacienda near Gaucin, Southern Spain, Andalusia. Sheltered by the Gaucin mountains, this unique country estate is situated on an enviable position. From the mansion and the terraces you can enjoy open panoramic views of the surrounding hills towards the Alcornocales Natural Park. Designed in an elegant Andalusian style, around a traditional courtyard, this charming hacienda or cortijo has many classic integrated details. Set in a beautifully landscaped garden with a large pool area.
A short drive from the main road leads to a video controlled entrance gate. This opens up to a private drive with palm trees and oleanders, leading to large double garage and ample parking for guests. Impressive antique door gives way to a classic designed courtyard with lemon trees and a fountain.
The 747 m2 ground floor is very well set out. It comprises a spacious living room, opining up to a large covered terrace with stunjning views over the hills, a separate dining room, a large kitchen with breakfast area, opening to a large BBQ terrace and also connected to a utility room which can be accessed from the outside by staff. On the ground floor are also 5 guest bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Of these 5 bedrooms there are 3 large en-suites. A fourth bedroom is connected with the former children’s room and has access to a bathroom on the gallery. The fifth bedroom was designed to be the staff room. It is located at the entrance hall, away from the main living quarters, yet is a full en-suite. All rooms connect to the cloister surrounding the courtyard.
A large distrubution hall next to the living holds the staircase leading to the 337 m2 first floor. This is set up as a the private quarters for the owner. It has a large privet suite, a master bedroom with dressing room followed by a bathroom. There is a second bedroom here, to be used as an extra his or hers. Furthermore the first floor has a large private office room with annex a library. or archive.
The outdoor areas are as beautiful as the indoor areas. Large covered terraces, a beautiful pathway leading to the free style pool, romantic pool house, landscaped gardens and old olive trees, an unique oasis of peace and quiet. A place to enjoy family life in absolute privacy.
From the utility room a large basement is accessed. Here you find the machine room and an enormous basement that could easily be converted into a large parking, a Gym, a Spa. The possibilities are endless.
The villa is built to high specifications. It has underfloor heating throughout, double glazing, a video entrance . Hot water is with several electric boilers. The property is connected to mains electricity and has its own water supply, 80m3 water deposit. The village Gaucin is at 10 minutes, 45 minutes to the coast, 70 minutes from Marbella. The airport of Malaga is at 1,5-hour drive, Gibraltar at app. 1 hour.
