Charming Riverside Village House, Cortes de la Frontera

Charming riverside village house in Cortes de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain. This stunning inland property was originally a historic water mill. Today, an enchanting 9-bedroom retreat that offers a peaceful atmosphere in an authentic white village. This unique inland property overlooks the river and the countryside beyond. An ideal holiday home for family & friends. Alternatively, the perfect place to run your own guest house.

This Andalusian village house is built over 3 floors. 319m2 on the ground floor, 225m2 on the first floor and 253m2 on the lower (summer) floor. An antique wooden door opens to an ample reception area. Continuing to the spacious and bright open plan living & dining. Finished in the typical Andalusian style with clay tiles, beamed ceilings and a lovely fireplace. French window doors open to a beautiful, covered terrace. It is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, a breezy lunch, or to wine & dine. The view towards the mountains, the green countryside and the river, makes this the most magical spot in the charming riverside town house. Adjoining the living room is the industrial kitchen, fully set up to cater for a large group of guests. The dining room continues into a separate lazy lounge area, from where you have direct access to the pool. The pool area offers ample space for sun loungers and picknick tables. It’s the perfect place to relax and cool off.

There are 2 guest restrooms on the ground floor. Furthermore a 1-bedroom apartment for staff, fitted with a living room, kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. It has an independent entrance from the street and has direct access to the main house.

A staircase in the entrance hall leads to the first floor. A lovely hallway leads to 5 ample en-suite guest rooms. They are finished with pitched beamed roofs and rustic styled bathrooms. Some of the suites have a little balcony and all have a stunning view over the countryside. At the end of the hallway is a roof terrace and from here you have direct access to the pool area.

Returning to the covered terrace on the ground floor, steps lead down to the lower floor. Ample terraces here as well. An outdoor kitchen with BBQ, accommodates to spend many evenings with family and friend on the riverside. Ample place for dining. Through the garden you have access to the river if you fancy to jump in. The jetty needs some TLC though. On this level are 3 additional summer bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and an ample covered terrace as well. Looking out on the lush and green garden. On this level you will still see old details from the watermill. The water channel, the ‘acequia’ is still in place.

The village house is connected to mains electricity. The property has a well of 2 meters diameter and 6 meters deep and has community water. There is central heating with radiators, gas fired, and the bedrooms are equipped with ceiling fans. The old thick walls provide excellent natural insulation, keeping the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

This beautiful village house is a unique investment opportunity! It’s perfect to rent out as a vacation home for large groups. The tourism license in place. An interesting fact is that the Camino de Santiago passes along the property. Hiking, biking and horse riding in the direct area is endless. This riverside town house embedded in nature and offering a peaceful setting, and is an ideal base for hiking, biking, horse riding and exploring the inland villages and towns. The property is sold fully furnished. Call us to organize a viewing!