Stunning Cortijo with guest house in the Granada province, Andalusia, Southern Spain. Close to the picturesque village of Montefrio. We seldom see properties that have been restored with so much charm, quality, eye for detail, and love for craftsmanship. This unique country property is located in the midst of the olive groves. It has a main Cortijo with an entrance courtyard, a fully fitted guest house, a chapel, a Spa, a fully prepped vegetable garden, and a chicken shed/barn. A relaxing and inviting place to spend time with friends and family, to enjoy the Andalusian lifestyle in comfort and luxury.
Access over a gravel road, approximately 5 minutes from the main road. Ample parking. The main Cortijo is accessed through a lovely courtyard with outdoor seating. Overgrown by vines that provide shade in the summer. The main door opens to a hallway with on the right a lovely salon, to relax and sit around the fireplace in wintertime. On the opposite is the fully fitted new kitchen, finished in a rustic style, which opens to a large living and dining room also with a fireplace. All these rooms are finished with rustic tiling and beamed ceilings.
The large living room opens toward the courtyard, which basically functions as outdoor living and dining during the summer months. On the ground floor is also a large bedroom suite with bathroom and guest toilets. The first floor can be accessed by the stairs or has a direct entrance on the side of the Cortijo. It has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. All bathrooms are renovated and every bedroom is charmingly furnished, each in its own style. The two bedrooms that share a bathroom also have a private sitting area with a fireplace. On this floor is also a laundry room and an ironing room.
From the main house, you can wander down to the pool, with ample sunbathing terraces and lounge terraces to relax in the shade or the sun looking out over the amazing mountain ranges and olive groves.
From the pool, steps up lead to a spectacular Moorish-styled Hammam or Spa. What a place to relax and spoil yourself! It has a hot bath (35º) and a cool bath (28º). From the nearby village of Montefrio a massage therapist can attend, to complete your Spa experience. Wandering further up the stairs you will find a chapel, which at present is in use as a music room and even small concerts are organized here.
A little bit away from the main Cortijo is the fully fitted cosy guest house. It has a salon kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. Private terrace in the front and the side of the house. The first floor of this building is a large open space. It could be used as a gym or a yoga room. There is a toilet on this floor as well.
Walking towards the vegetable garden you will pass the jeu-de boule or petanque yard. The vegetable garden is fully prepared to grow your own food and there is a variety of sheds next to it for storage, or to keep small animals. To complete the full farm feel of this unique property. The 150 olive trees and 50 almond trees on the Finca are maintained by one of the neighbours. In return, the owner gets a few bottles of extra virgin olive oil.
This Cortijo has its own water supply through a well, is connected to the mains electricity supply, and has solar panels for electricity (14.4KW). Electric radiators in every room for heating, and underfloor heating in the Spa/Hammam by means of a pellet burner. Hot water is partly by electric boilers and partly by a pellet burner. Satellite internet connection. Automatic Chlorine and PH system for the pool. The 10.000L deposit for drinking water is set up with a filter system. Garden with irrigation system. The property is sold mostly furnished.
This luxury country property is just 9 km from Montefrio and 50 km from Granada city. 1,5 hours from Málaga airport. If you are looking for a place in the Andalusian countryside to spend a fantastic holiday with friends and family. This is it! Don’t hesitate to contact us.
