Finca/Country House for sale in Canillas de Albaida, Málaga

Dreaming of a self-sufficient life in beautiful 'La Axarquia'? Then this well-run horticultural farm is definitely worth considering. From the south-facing terrace, you have a fantastic overview of the 20,000 m2 property. The cortijo is located in beautiful surroundings belonging to the white mountain village of Canillas de Albaida (Axarquia region, Malaga province) with its restaurants, bars and shops. From the main road from Árchez (a 5-minute drive away) to Sedella (a 10-minute drive away), there is a well-maintained dirt road of 400 metres. Once you arrive at the cortijo, you will be immediately surprised by its lovely atmosphere and beautiful views. The well-maintained grounds are full of fruit trees.

Cortijo:
Although the house needs renovation work, it offers all the possibilities to make it your dream home. Next to the house, there is enough space to install a swimming pool. Upon entering, you immediately enter the living room with fireplace. There is also a spacious kitchen with fireplace and a bathroom with toilet, bath and shower. On the other side of the living room there is 1 bedroom. There is also a storage room and a spacious garage. Through the back of the house you reach the 1st floor with a large storage room suitable to create a 2nd bedroom, and a roof terrace with great views.

Land:
There are 3 legalised water sources; a 465,000-litre reservoir, a 5,000-litre reservoir in a spring and a 25,000-litre reservoir for irrigation with automated irrigation system. There are also two 1,000-litre reservoirs. All electricity to the various buildings on the site is underground. The general irrigation network is also underground. The site has an ecological fence with permission from the environment agency. The site is cultivated with various trees, of which avocado trees are emphatic with an average production of 12,000 kilos per year. There are also orange, lemon, loquat (Japanese medlar), chestnut, walnut, almond, mulberry, olive trees and strawberry bushes. The olive trees range in age from 100 to 300 years. To this day, the current owner still puts all his love into his property, which is easy to see.