Finca/Country House for sale in Alora, Málaga

There are many superlatives which one could use to describe this very special property which offers a small country estate of 3 houses and 75,000m2 of partially irrigated land, where one can immerse oneself in tranquility and yet be less than 3km from local amenities such as shops, bar/ restaurant and pharmacy and just 10 minutes’ drive from all of the amenities of the Andalucian pueblo of Pizarra including an excellent train link to Malaga city and international airport and right along the coast to the various resorts of the Costa del Sol.

The property is divided into two separate plots of land each extending to just under 4 hectares. The plot within which the 3 houses are located is fenced and access is via an electric gate with a tree lined, driveway leading down to the main house. The main house has a build size of approx. 200m2 and is of quality construction but built in a simple but elegant style with many open plan areas, high ceilings and big windows achieving a pleasant ambience of peace and light.

The accommodation offered is a large central open plan area which leads through to a 30m2 living room / dining room which enjoys patio doors leading out to a terrace offering views across lemon groves and the Andalucian countryside to the mountains in the distance. There is a kitchen immediate off from the dining area which benefits from a walk-in pantry. The Master bedroom is of generous proportions and enjoys a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. There is a 2nd bedroom of equally generous proportions and a shower room.

The house enjoys underfloor heating and there is aircon heating/cooling in the main living area and Master bedroom. There is also a woodburning stove installed in the living room and the windows throughout the house are double glazed.

In addition to the living accommodation there is a very pretty 30m2 covered terrace to the front of the house, ideal for "al fresco" dining and enjoying the wonderful views and scents of the mature gardens which the current owner has established during the last 3 decades. There is also a glazed sunroom which is ideal for relaxing during the Winter months. A carport, a 21m2 outside storeroom / boiler room and a glorious upper terrace extending to 21m2 complete the main house.

In addition to the main house there are 2 guest cottages: Guest house 1 is located just across the kitchen garden about 25m from the main house and extends to 30m2. One enters via a covered porch to the studio style accommodation; an open plan sitting/ sleeping room, a kitchen area and a shower room. Guest house 2 enjoys a secluded and private location approx. 70m from the main house. It also benefits from its own independent vehicle access. The accommodation extends to 56m2 comprising of an open plan living /dining/ kitchen area, a bedroom and a shower room. There is also a very attractive mezzanine level which provides a 2nd bedroom. There is a pleasant terrace to the front of this house which hosts very pretty open views.

Another very special feature of this property is the private lake or swimming pond which the owner has created as a main feature of the property. It is located a few metres from the main house and Guest house 1 and both enjoy views of it from their respective front porches. It has both a practical and leisure use as it stores water for irrigating the garden and fruit trees but can also be enjoyed for "wild swimming"! During the Summer months it is regularly supplied with fresh water from the irrigation channel which land owners benefit from in the Guadalhorce valley.

The extensive mature garden which the current owner has established during the last 3 decades really is very special hosting a large variety of plants, shrubs and trees and offering lots of lovely little secluded areas and viewing points including its very own "pine walk-way". The second plot of land is currently undeveloped and is planted out with almond trees. Mains electricity is connected although the owner also has a solar power system. Water is provided via the state irrigation system and private well and high speed internet is available. This lovely property really does offer a new owner the opportunity to live the Andalucian dream!