Nestled in a traditional hillside village, this house will provide everything you need to recharge and revive from the hustle and bustle of life. This house was the old bakery for the village. Long since disused, it has been upgraded as a comfortable village house with all modern conveniences. Olive wood beams span nearly all of the rooms in this house and there are many ‘quirks’ - as you would expect!
Although none of the walls are straight, it has a comfortable and charming rustic feel that you will love.
This small village of just over 1400 people is incredibly welcoming and delighted to see visitors. It's location, at the centre of a square between Málaga, Cádiz, Grenada and Sevilla makes it an ideal base for day trips and exploring Andalucía.
When you arrive, a country oasis waits for you behind the double front doors.
You will find a large hallway with a quiet and cool ‘reading room’ to the right. (This room also has a sofa which can be used as an extra bed if needed)
Through more traditional double doors into the lounge area with a corner sofa, chairs, TV and the main focal point of this room - the large log burning stove if you visit in winter.
Two steps down into the kitchen/dining area, with an extensive array of cooking utensils, pots and pans. The kitchen is fully resourced, with a DeLonghi bean-to-cup coffee machine, Bosch oven, gas hob and microwave.
A table with 6 dining chairs sits in the middle with doors leading outside to the lower terrace with dining area and parasol. You will find a charcoal BBQ and preparation table.
Down then to the summer garden and pool. Please note that the pool is a small pool (4.2m x 2.2m) for dipping into and cooling down. The pool is very private, not overlooked and all yours to enjoy.
You will also find the outdoor shower and late afternoon sun trap by the poolside.
Stairs lead you up to the upper terrace with relaxing table and chairs and a window/door (mind your head!) onto the first floor of the house.
Off the Kitchen/Dining area is the Utility which has a washing machine, tumble dryer, vanity unit, mirror, WC and a full bath with overhead shower.
Upstairs, all bedrooms have air conditioning. The 'grey room' is the first bedroom you meet - a double room, looking over the garden, with a toilet and sink; up 3 steps to the 'green room' with windows overlooking the 1st landing. This bedroom is fully en-suite including shower with a king size bed.
Next door is the 'orange room' - the largest at the front of the house, also fully en-suite with a super king bed.
Near the house you will find walking trails, cycling, birds of prey, a flamboyance of flamingos often flying above, and amazing views across the hillsides.
The village boasts general shops, a butcher, grocer, local bars serving tapas, lunch & dinner, village plaza, church, baker, pizza shop, pharmacy, bank, electrical store, hardware store - and the Co-Operative on the fringe of the village for all things olive oil and more.
The village also offers a large, community swimming pool (open June to September). You will find most of the local families spending afternoons here when it’s hot!
We have recently visited the house and village. Although Covid-19 hasbeen a difficult time for everyone, there are signs of recovery now. We have taken the time to make sure that the house is Covid-19 safe and can be cleaned and sanitised appropriately.
