Cortijo for sale in Alora • 1.600.000 EUR
4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, Yes Pool, Yes Garden, Yes Garage, 306 m² Built.
La Almona – an authentic old Spanish cortijo dating probably from the 1400’s. The property includes the main residence, fountained courtyards, patios, spectacular swimming-pool, gardens, garage and parking bays, two self contained apartments and six holiday cottages with dedicated pool. La Almona is sold with sixteen hectares of land stretching down to the Guadalhorce River; clementine groves with drip irrigation, lemon, almond and olive trees. Viewing is highly recommended.
During the 1960’s the property was extensively restored; its present owners since 1988 have made further substantial improvements. Set on a hilltop, La Almona is blessed with stunning surrounding views; it is within walking distance from El Choro village (international rocking climbing destination) and railway station, twenty minutes by car from Alora and one hour from Malaga airport, Marbella and the Costa del Sol.
La Almona’s charm derives from its interior and exterior: preserved original features including solid wood entrance doors, balconies and patios. The splendid gardens and outdoor aspects contribute hugely to the property’s originality and appeal. The house has a large cobbled court yard with the apartments and workrooms on three sides: these include utility room, boiler house, tool room and vine terraces. Also the house has a large dappled patio with fountain and walled flower gardens; beyond, a larger cobbled garden leads to the pool and is planted with oleander trees to frame an idyllic entrance. The sixteen by eight metre swimming- pool was re-tiled in 2007; it includes children’s shallow area and diving board, it is completely secluded from outside view surrounded by fir and olive trees and has breathtaking views of the Guadalhorce valley. The pool has a large patio and barbeque area flanked by unique, coloured mosaic benches. There are also changing rooms, toilet, outdoor shower and plant room.
The house itself retains many old features, from stone walls over half a metre thick to beamed ceilings on every floor, quirky arches, tiled staircase and balconies. The main residence contains a large fully fitted kitchen with walk in larder and washroom to one side. Through the kitchen is an open plan TV snug room with original fireplace and dining room. More recently added is a glazed terracotta tiled study that links these areas with the large family reception room, also with its own fireplace, wood burning stove and air conditioning. The second floor comprises an air conditioned master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and adjoining study or child’s bedroom, also with its own en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom with separate bathroom is also on this level. All the bedrooms have a balcony or terrace. The third floor of the main residence is a large, impressive open plan multi-function area currently used as an exercise, painting, reading and music room.
The two self contained apartments within La Almona are perfect for guests as they both have independent entrances, one apartment is positioned above the family reception room the other is across the cobbled courtyard and easily rentable or could be used as staff quarters. Both apartments have double bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and open plan kitchen/living space. They are tastefully decorated in Spanish rustic style.
The six independent holiday cottages are income generating; currently under contract and efficiently managed; they vary between sleeping two- five people, all have their own bathrooms, kitchen, interior and exterior living space with one communal pool.
Accommodation throughout has central heating and hot water by a gas fired boiler. The property has its own well and is on the municipal water supply.
Dining room • Fully fitted kitchen • Utility room • Fireplace • Private terrace • Air conditioning • Central heating • Telephone • Storage room • Mountainside • Separate apartment • Living room • Study room • •
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