Finca/Country House for sale in Benajarafe, Vélez-Málaga, Málaga

An extremely unusual dog training centre in the countryside above the seaside town of Benajarafe with excellent views of the sea – full licences as a ‘núcleo zoológico’ or animal breeding, training and accommodation.

The complex is already set up, although improvements are required to convert it into a stunning and attractive oasis for man’s favourite friends! The complex is currently run to offer extensive dog behavioural training and paid accommodation, and has so much more potential. It also has a small cattery.

The complex, set in the countryside near the charming seaside village of Benajarafe, is approached along a tarmac country road, with a private drive leading to a car parking area. Here there is a track leading down to a long row of dog kennels, with more kennels possible. Here also is a rough training ground, and a large dog swimming pool, and all of this area could be ‘beautified’ and made attractive and fun for the animals.

Back on the upper level is the main house, consisting of a front terrace overlooking the sea view and facing south, with a spacious kitchen/dining room, open to the living room with woodburner fireplace and double patio doors to the terrace (around 8 x 4m), a second living room which could be divided into a third bedroom and office (3 x 6m), beyond which are two bedrooms (around 3 x 3m each) and a bathroom (around 2 x 2m). The house, like the entire complex, needs improvement, but it could all be quickly and easily made into a stunning place.

To the rear of the house is a private garden with a small in-ground splash pool (around 3 x 3m) and steps leading up to a roof terrace overlooking the views. This area could be made very private, to create a space naturally hidden from the rest of the complex.

Further along, are several outbuildings and inner patio areas, including a large barn of around 115m2 with extra covered overhang, as well as a large corrugated barn, plus various other outbuildings and further kennel areas plus a small cattery.

The buildings are located around a central 600m2, totally flat training area, laid out for a variety of training activities, and including a small fun pool for the dogs. This is the perfect location for canine shows and events, and there is a lovely covered outdoor dining area here too, with WC and wash room.

This is a wonderful opportunity to take over an up-and-running business and expand and improve the complex and the whole business.