Finca/Country House for sale in Almáchar, Málaga

A unique eco-friendly, restored, 100-year-old cortijo, nestled in the Andalusian countryside and surrounded by olive and almond groves in a secluded, peaceful location.
The cortijo has 360-degree views of the mountains and countryside and is accessed via a 2.5 km ‘track' and 15 min drive from the well-known white village of Riogordo.

This authentic 6-bedroom property comprises 3 independent living units around a central walled courtyard. A white outer wall with a double wooden entrance door surrounds the complex and offers complete privacy.
The cortijo has been stylishly and sensitively restored to retain its original grandeur.
The built-up area is approx. 250 m2
The main house: living space with split-level open plan living/dining/kitchen area, exuding charm and character. The open rustic kitchen is fully equipped, has a high ceiling and a special wall with stone elements. There is a filter for drinking water in the kitchen.
This level features 2 spacious double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Upstairs is the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a wooden patio door giving access to a private terrace with spectacular views of the mountains and unspoilt countryside.
Casita Victoria: rustic and decorated with olive tones inspired by the surrounding olive groves.
Split-level open concept lounge/dining room/kitchen, 2 large double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Casita Marcia: rustic and decorated inspired by the blossom of the cherry tree in the cortijo's grounds. There is an open-plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, a spacious double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
The guest quarters can be opened into 1 spacious house thanks to an internal connecting door.
In addition, the property comprises a 25 m2 garage, a large laundry/storage room with bathroom and guest toilet. There is also a generator room separate from the house.

Built with an eye for authentic design, the property has walls with stone elements, high ceilings, old wooden doors, traditional wooden shutters, terracotta floor tiles, 3 wood-burning stoves, internet TV, mains water plus a 15,000-litre water tank.
This is an off-grid property, powered by the Spanish sun.
Electricity is provided by 3 kW solar panels with a static 20 kW back-up generator.
The property has new solar batteries installed in 2024.

The plot of about 15,000 m2 features a large gravelled parking area at the front of the complex. The charming walled courtyard has a rectangular, solar-heated 7.5 x 4-metre pool surrounded by several terraces with flowers and exotic plants.
There is an outdoor shower heated by solar energy.
There is a large covered terrace with bar, bread oven and barbecue area, the perfect place to read, relax or eat ‘al fresco'.

This is a unique opportunity to buy an eco-friendly, off-grid rural retreat with business potential in an idyllic location with 100% privacy.