Quality Self-Catering Holiday Rental Property

Property Description

This lovely holiday home is perched on a hill with sweeping views over a classical Andalusian scene of seemingly endless rolling hillsides of olive, cork oak and orchards. The scenery all around is both joyful and dramatic.

Accessible from a little country road via a farm track, it is totally peaceful and has the feeling of being completely on its own, even though there are working farms around and about, little changed by the passing of time.

Apart from the obligatory olive trees, this extensive property (the estate comprises 40,000 m2) is planted with every possible indigenous Andalusian fruit tree, including some rare ones, and guests are welcome to help themselves to their delicious bearings.

The grounds are really delightful, with lawned areas surrounding the magnificent, irregular-shaped swimming pool (approx. 12 m x 7 m). There are lots of different seating areas to choose from, each of them lovely, both on the terrace surrounds and in the gardens. All provide comfortable relaxation and beautiful views.

A recent addition is the splendid barbecue hut which includes an arabic oven as well as the built-in brick barbecue, plenty of preparation space and an attractive, shaded dining area. Al fresco meals can also be taken on the terrace which opens from the kitchen.

Inside, the house is spacious and very comfortable, a well built, modern Spanish home. The owner, who is a professional interior decorator, has added exotic touches here and there, such as wall hangings, fabrics and carved screens from India to compliment good quality local, traditional furnishings.

The large sitting / dining room has a comfortable sofa and chairs gathered around the fireplace at one end, the dining table (which comfortably seats eight) at the other end of the room where a lovely wooden stairway leads up to the bedrooms on the higher floors. Double doors open to the terrace and gardens outside.

An archway lead through to a well appointed, spacious and very attractive country-style kitchen. It also opens to the outdoor eating area under a pergola, covered by a huge grape vine. A bathroom completes the distribution on this floor.

There are three comfortable double bedded rooms on the floors above. The bedroom on the mezzanine floor (just a few steps up from the living / dining room) has its own en-suite bathroom (shower over bath tub). The other two (on the first floor, a few more steps up) share a bathroom between them.

The fourth bedroom on the lower ground floor has a single sofa bed plus two sets of bunk beds. But note that although there is sleeping capacity for more, the maximum occupancy of the house is restricted to seven.

The estate is bordered by a gorge (where wild ducks come to nest), dominated by rugged cliffs. On hot summer days this is a lovely place for a gentle stroll by the side of the stream which runs through the gorge. But take care, it's steep in places.

Here you are in the wonderfully serene countryside of "El Poniente Granadino", the western frontier of "Al-Andalus", the old Moorish Kingdom of Granada. All around gently rolling hillsides are dotted with a million olive trees, cultivated fields and smallholdings. The pace of life is slow and steady, authentically Andaluz.

The nearest town is Illora, five kilometres to the west along the country lane. With a population of around 10,000 it is a quaint little market town with a ruined Moorish castle on high, serving the needs of the farming communities around and about.

But you are not so far from civilisation either … five kilometres in the other direction will take you to the main Granada to Córdoba road, so visits to both of these wonderful cities are easy from here. It's just 30 minutes to Granada, a couple of hours to Córdoba. Sevilla is a little longer (3 hrs). Malaga and the sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol are 90 minutes away.

Here you will enjoy peace and serenity in the heart of Andalucía, far away from the madding crowds, far away from life's hustle and bustle. A place to relax and enjoy, a happy home in a wonderful location.

Much loved by our clients over many years now, their comments include, "lovely villa and surroundings in beautiful countryside" and "we had a wonderful time, a truly great holiday!" And from another, "Just a quick thank you to all at Rustic Blue as, once again, we had a fantastic holiday here".

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Property Details

Lower Ground Floor :

Bedroom with a single sofa bed and bunk beds

Ground Floor :

Living / dining room

Kitchen

Bathroom (shower only)

Mezzanine :

Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower over bath tub)

First Floor :

2 double bedrooms

Bathroom (shower over bath tub)

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Facilities

40" Flat screen TV (Spanish programmes) • DVD • Radio / CD Player • Internet connection (but slow, OK for emails but not for heavy browsing or downloads; bring your own laptop)

Open fireplace in the living room • Electric Radiators • Portable Fans

Electric Oven • Gas / electric hob (4 rings) • Microwave • Fridge / freezer • Dishwasher • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee pot • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery

Washing Machine • Iron & board

All linen is provided (including pool towels) • Hairdryer • Cot & Highchair available (on request)

Filtered swimming pool (12 m x 7 m, 1.20 -1.70 m deep) with underwater lighting

Pool terrace • Night lighting • Gardens • Barbecue hut with Arabic oven and barbecue • Pool Pergola • Sunbeds • Pool shower • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking

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