Our beautiful Cortijo is now sold…..
Cortijo en el paraíso Reluctantly for sale
situated in one of the most beautiful areas of
“La Alpujarra”
ALL TOTALLY RENOVATED!
3 Beds, 2 baths, 3 showers, 4 WCs, Solar Energy, Water, Internet, 210m2 Built Area, Part Central Heating (1st Floor) , Part Underfloor Heating (Part Ground Floor). Built area on 2.6 hectares having Almonds, Fig Trees and a Few Grape Vines
Our stunning “Cortijo en el paraíso” is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of “La Alpujarra” in the Contraviesa which forms part of the Sierra Nevada, Granada provincia and boasts having 360 degree views including towards the magnificent “Mulhacen” which is the highest mountain in Spain at 3,479 Metres and offers excellent skiing in the adjoining areas.
The cortijo faces South East, rear North West, end terrace North East and has three separate terrace areas and is accessed by a 1.5 track from a tarmac road and just 15-20 mins from the local town of Cadiar with all facilities and an excellent Carrefour supermarket, plus fuel station and many bars of course… 🙂 Just 30-35 mins to the coast and the charming relaxed small beach resort of La Rabita.
The track has virtually zero traffic, in the region of maybe 2 to 10 cars a WEEK….. depending on harvest time. It is an extremely quiet and SAFE area with nearest neighbour around 1 Km. Totally at peace with nature and Springtime here is particularly stunning with the huge varieties of wild flowers following the fabulous flowering of the almond trees in Late December early January, the fragrance is absolutely wonderful….
“Cortijo en el paraíso” has a built area of approximately 210m2 which has all been totally renovated or renewed in the last 12 years and boasts a large new lounge extension with roof lights and many windows giving fantastic views and a totally serene ambiance.
This exclusive property includes:-
“3 Bedrooms all en-suite with 2 having baths, showers, vanity units, WCs, then the guest bedroom with shower/vanity unit and WC.”
The property features a very spacious hallway with open pine staircase to the first floor.
The ground floor has a section that could be simply converted to a studio apartment with own external entrance which would contain a living/sleeping room with kitchen area, shower room and separate WC.
This area at present is used as a living room, office and kitchen.
The hallway leads to 3 steps down to a magnificent lounge with high ceiling and is of approx. 46m2. It has 2 double glazed doors to the terraces with fabulous views and then 3 steps up to featured double pine doors opening into the new kitchen/dining room which is approx. 29m2.
No kitchen units are at present fitted but it has plumbing points installed ready to install sink base etc.
At the end of this room there are two doors, one leading to a small laundry room with gas central heating boiler, which serves the 1st floor central heating and underfloor, the other room is a small utility room which is at present used as my tool store.
1st Floor
The main bedroom from the end of the landing has a walk-through dressing room to the bathroom which features a corner bath, vanity unit and a large shower with WC. There is also a new semi-glazed door behind the original external door in the bedroom, which opens to the original steps which can be seen on the front façade.
The second bedroom is a separate suite with a door from the 1st floor landing and which contains an office/workroom with a sunny studio, double bedroom with fitted wardrobes plus a bathroom with large double ended bath, large shower, basin and WC.
This could also be easily converted to an independent unit if needed with a kitchenette installed in the office area having plumbing feeds immediately below.
The guest bedroom with double bed has a fitted wardrobe and WC, vanity unit and shower.
The property is off grid and has a solar system supplying the electricity to the property with very many power sockets throughout.
SO NO ELECTRICITY BILLS!
It also has hot water solar panels feeding a storage tank on the ground floor which feeds all the bathrooms and kitchens.
Plus in the battery store there is a small gas instant water heater as a back up.
Water is supplied by the local Junta but is classed as “agricultural” water and which we filter and boil for drinking plus use in all the bathrooms etc.
Steps leading down from the main bedroom.
Front Elevation – facing South East
North East elevation looking towards Mulhacen
South West Elevation showing small store
View from the South East Elevation (front)
GROUND FLOOR
Ground Floor (Layout plan)
Spacious entrance Hall with two large built in storage cupboards
Living room with kitchenette 20m2
Office
WC with hand basin
Lounge
Kitchen and Dining Room end with door to washing machine and gas boiler
Open pine staircase to First floor
Landing to First Floor:-
Main Bedroom, dressing room with shelving and hanging rails plus En-Suite
2nd Bedroom suite with en-Suite facilities etc.
PLUS, a linen storage cupboard
Guest Bedroom with built in Wardrobe & en-Suite
1st Floor Layout plan coming soon
External:
Battery Store and electrics
HW Solar panels on roof of external store
- Parking with turning to the North East
- PLUS Lower area parking approx. 50 metres along the track
- Which has a fenced vegetable growing area with water supply. (Needs a little TLC at present ? )
If you would like to view or would like more information about our cortijo, please complete form here
Thank you so much for your interest in our beloved home.
Best regards
Graham Peckham
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