Finca/Country House for sale in Caniles, Granada

A thriving licensed tourism business on the edge of the Granada Geopark and close to historic Baza.

1,480 m2 built area
52,456 m2 land area

6 - 8 guest bedrooms
Owners’ accommodation with 2 bedrooms
4 further bedrooms
8 bathrooms
2 guest reception rooms
2 catering kitchens
Walk-in pantry
Guest WC
2 ancillary rooms (office, storage or additional bedroom)
Large salt water swimming pool
Tennis court
Barn/stable
2 garages
2 springs and 1 large water deposit
Mains water and electricity
Septic tank drainage
Partial oil-fired central heating
Over 5 hectares of land, including woodland

The inland Andalucian landscape is frequently punctuated by solid, whitewashed cortijos surrounded by their own land and with a character and patina that only comes with age. There is something evocative about the thick walls that meld with the rugged surroundings and this property is no exception.

Originally two large farmhouses, the property has been united to create a single large unit with accommodation for guests. Over the past 5 years, the building has been sensitively restored and is now operating as a very successful tourism business. Ostensibly a boutique bed & breakfast, the property has been used as a retreat centre, turning over approximately €140,000 per annum. It sits at the centre of a sustainable tourism network, encouraged by the local town hall, and neighbours provide horse-riding, vineyard tours and walking tours of historic Baza.

As well as being a bed & breakfast and retreat centre, the owners run popular afternoon tea events and they have a fully licensed catering kitchen.

As a tourism business, the property is now on the map and there are still plenty of opportunities for the new owners to adapt, extend and arrange both interior and exterior spaces to further enhance business prospects.

The main guest accommodation is in one half of the property:

Ground floor

Striking entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and doors into the two main guest reception rooms. These are currently both used as dining rooms, but one could be furnished as a very elegant sitting room.

On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms and a bathroom/wetroom, currently used as a private apartment but was designed to be additional guest accommodation.

There are two fully-equipped catering kitchens and a spacious pantry/store room. The kitchens link the two main halves of the property.

First floor

There are 6 very comfortable guest bedrooms, 4 of which have ensuite bathrooms and 2 share a bathroom. 2 of the bedrooms have their own balconies with space for a small table and chairs. Each of the guest bedrooms has their own distinct character.

The second half of the property:

Ground floor

Guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

There are two further large bedrooms and a bathroom, currently used as the owners’ accommodation.

Guest WC, used whenever the property is used for events.

Towards the rear of the ground floor, there are two further rooms, one of which could be another bedroom or large store room, and the other as an office.

First floor

Three large guest bedrooms and large bathroom.

Outside

There is a large barn to one side of the property that used to house stables for horses, but this could be converted to provide a catering space (dining room for weddings, for example) or a studio for yoga or painting.

There are an additional two garages, both very large and with the potential to be used for alternative purposes.

There are formal garden areas surrounding the house, including plenty of parking for guests, and there is a roof terrace beside one of the entrances to the property. Pathways lead to shaded corners in which to relax and enjoy the tranquillity.

There is a full-sized tennis court and a large salt-water swimming pool.

Beyond the gardens, there is farmland and a private wood; the property has one 90 olive trees and 20 almonds and there is potential to grow much more. There are two springs, one of which feeds into a large water deposit (this replenishes the swimming pool).

The business model at present is centred on facilitated retreats. The owners currently charge €8,000 per retreat and this year they are running 2 retreats per month for 9 months, turning over €144,000. Additional income is then generated from bed & breakfast guests and day events.

In summary, this is a sound business venture in a characterful property that still has a lot of potential for further income generation.