Cortijo style Country property, Gaucin

Cortijo style country property in Gaucin, Málaga, Andalusia. Beautifully set in the mountains behind Gaucin. The Cortijo has breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside and from the main garden you can admire the Rock of Gibraltar and the Atlas mountains in Morocco. The extensive plot of 130.000m2 is split up by a track. The Cortijo is situated on the top half of the plot (nearly 36.000m2). The remaining 94.000m2 are below the track. With several flattish areas it could easily be prepared to keep horses.

Access from the main road by a 3 minute dirt track. Electric gates open up to a private driveway, lined with Andalusian olive trees, leading to ample parking space. Carport for 3 cars and plenty of open parking for at least 6 more cars. The palm trees surrounding the house give a lush and Mediterranean feel on the countryside.

Steps lead up to the entrance of this stunning country home, designed by César de Leyva. Finished with exquisite details such as high beamed ceilings, antique hand carved doors and ironwork from the local artist Sebastian Fisher. An antique wooden door opens up to the spacious entrance hall. From here the home is distributed in different areas. In the left wing of the cortijo, the main living areas and private bedroom. In the right wing, the guest- suites. All built around a lovely and authentic Andalusian courtyard with palm tree and fountain. The perfect place to relax.

Starting in the left wing, a fully fitted modern kitchen with island-bar and stools. The island creates a cosy atmosphere bringing the family together for cooking meals and a lazy Sunday morning breakfast. There is a separate laundry room and pantry. Directly connected by large double wooden doors, to the spacious and bright living-dining room, with incredibly high ceilings. A lovely lounge area around the fire place, a cosy dining area, and more than enough space to unwind in your new home.

Both the kitchen and living open up to the partly covered terraces for outdoor lounging and dining, or strolling through the garden on your large and soft lawn, to the spectacular pool area. The living also opens towards the courtyard: where it is lovely to spend some private time in summer & winter time. From the living you can access a guest WC and 2 private suites. One on the ground floor and one on the first floor. Both with stylish private bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. The ground floor suite has French window doors opening up to the garden. The suite on the first floor has a French balcony.

From the entrance hall you have direct access to the 3rd suite, with a private bathroom and built-in wardrobes. Alongside the courtyard, you access the right wing with 2 additional bedrooms sharing a bathroom. At present one of the bedrooms is dressed as an extra sitting room or TV-room. Could also be a study. Built-in wardrobes in the hallway.

The garden surrounding this charming cortijo styled country house is a true delight! A large & flat lawned area, lush palm trees, full grown olive trees, an abundance of fruit trees, and a vegetable patch. The pool has ample sun bathing areas and a beautiful trees providing natural shade in the summer. The views from wherever you are on this finca are spectacular! The rolling hills, the Alcornocales Park in the distance, you are surrounded by nature here yet not isolated! At present there is also a paddock for horses on the ‘top’ plot. A seating area is created to overlook the countryside in good company of your horses. On the back of the house, next to the parking is a storage area with a chicken pen. Also on this side it would be possible to create a paddock if you would like to have your horses close by.

The house is beautifully finished with high quality materials. Sold fully furnished with exception of a few personal items. Central heating with radiators. Solar panels for electricity with batteries and a back up generator. Own water supply from a private well. Underneath the cortijo is a basement for storage area. This is where for example the batteries are stored.

The property is at a 15 minutes drive from the famous village of Gaucín and 45 minutes to the coast with its beaches and golf courses. Gibraltar airport at 1.15hr and Malaga at 1.45hr. Contact us for more information!