Property Description
This recently constructed, quality country villa is located in the heart of the tropical valley of Benamargosa, a little more than a kilometre from the pretty village of Cútar.
It's a wonderful location, not just because of the inspiring views, but because the valley opens out not far from here (just beyond the village of Cútar) to the Mediterranean Sea.
This gives it a very special microclimate, with a cooling breeze taking the edge off extreme mid-summer temperatures and a pleasantly mild, maritime climate in winter. Being inland, the surrounding mountains protect the valley from the prevailing winds.
And, just to put the icing on the cake, the local village of Cútar is not just another pretty, whitewashed village hidden in the middle of nowhere, but a lovely, friendly place, too. There are about 500 people living here, almost all of them working the fertile lands which surround the village, growing muscatel grapes, mangoes, lemons and avocados. The rhythm of life is relaxed and tranquil, in time honoured fashion. So near - and yet so far - from the bustle of the coastal towns.
The house is fresh, bright and pleasant, with one or two traditional elements incorporated into its essentially modern design. These include wooden doors and ceilings plus the occasional rustic touch here and there adding a little bit of country character and charm. Neat and tidy, the decoration is simple but tasteful.
Under-floor central heating augments the wood burning stove in the living room to keep it warm and cosy in winter months.
With fantastic views all around, outdoor life here is a treat. Choose between the little garden terrace, the shade of the porch, the suntrap which is the roof terrace, or the irresistible (gated and fenced) saltwater swimming pool with its surrounding terrace and loungers. A portable barbecue completes the outdoor picture.
And notwithstanding that there are two other houses in close proximity (one occupied by the property owners) there is a good feeling of privacy and tranquility here.
Beyond the house there's plenty of possibilities too. The delightful hillsides remains virgin with few fences, ideal for a country stroll or two, and why not venture down to Cútar for a beer and a tapa in one of the two traditional bars there?
For shopping, Benamargosa is a bigger village with more facilities, five kilometres from here. The beaches at attractive resort towns like Torrox and Nerja on the Costa Tropica are thirty minutes away by car.
Our clients are always happy here; one said, "the house and pool were lovely, the surrounding countryside beautiful and the owners were really helpful. Thanks, we had a great time!"
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Property Details
All on one floor :
Open-plan living / dining room / kitchen
2 bedrooms :
1 double
1
twin bedded
Bathroom (shower and bath tub)
Shaded Porch
Part shaded small terrace / garden (furnished)
Roof terrace, accessed by an external metal stair (furnished)
Facilities
Spanish TV • DVD • CD Player • Radio
Wood burning stove in the living room • Underfloor electric heating throughout (payable locally if required, at cost price) • Portable Fan • Safe
Microwave with grill (no oven) • Gas hob (4 rings) • Fridge / freezer • Toaster • Juicer • Kettle • Coffee machine • Cooking utensils • Cutlery • Crockery
Washing Machine • Iron & board
All linen is provided (but not pool towels) • Cot & Highchair available (on request)
Filtered saltwalter swimming pool (8 m x 4 m, 2.0 - 1.2 m deep), gated and fenced
Pool terrace • Pool and terrace lighting • Sunbeds • Sunshade • Barbecue (portable) • Outdoor dining and garden furniture • Parking
Notes
Weather permitting, the swimming pool will be open throughout the year (although, because it's not heated, the normal swimming season is from April to September, inclusive)
Rentals for this property normally run from Saturday to Saturday
Location
Accessed by a 500 metres track (quite steep in places but in good condition); 1.2 km from Cútar (2 bars, one bakery, daily van with fruit & vegetables); 5 kms from Benamargosa (most facilities, restaurants, banks, doctors)
Torre del Mar & Mediterranean beaches 25 mins; Nerja 40 mins; Málaga 1 hr; Granada 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs
See the location map above
Airports
Málaga 1¼ hrs; Granada 1½ hrs; Sevilla 2½ hrs
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