rumah beli di Ardales, Andalusia

?Location, Location, Location ? ? ? For sale this unique, very charming ecological Andalucian country estate. ? Located, with excellent access along a well maintained country track , just 6km from the Andalucian pueblo of Ardales and less than 10kms from the Malaga lake district and less than 1 hours drive from M?laga international airport, this property has been owned and cherished by the same family for , at least, 4 generations. ? Set within 181,300m2 ( 45 acres) of productive ,organic almond and olive groves, the cortijo style house and outbuildings have been very well maintained by the current owners , retaining lots of charming, traditional features but also offering comfortable, 21st century living. ? The main house, cottages and outbuildings extend to 608m2 in total and are set around 3 sides of an expansive Andalucian patio or courtyard. ? The main farmhouse extends to 266 m2 with accommodation distributed all on one level, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms , a very attractive Andalucian style kitchen , separate ?walk -in ? pantry, and spacious lounge/ dining room which hosts a very efficient wood burning stove and enjoys access directly out onto a fabulous 150m2 private terrace , ideal for ? al fresco? dining and offering amazing, open views across the Andalucian countryside. ? in addition to the main house, there are various cottages and outbuildings situated around the central courtyard including a cottage which is currently used as an artist?s studio but could equally be converted to provide a studio apartment, and various other outbuildings which are ripe for refurbishment to provide several units of guest accommodation. ? There is also a very large 69 m2 garage /workshop, enjoying a high ceiling, which would be ideal for exploitation as a communal recreation area for house guests. There is also a swimming pool accessed from the central courtyard.? ? The estate extends over a wide expanse of Andalucian countryside but there is an area of approx 3,000m2 immediately around the house and outbuildings which hosts an established garden area planted out with a various trees and shrubs and there is also a very impressive kitchen garden offering a great variety of fruit trees, vegetables and herbs. ? The property enjoys lots of lovely outdoor entertaining areas including several private patios and a very attractive ? era? stone threshing circle. ? The property is currently cherished as a private home but the expanse of relatively flat land and the extensive buildings, totally 608 m2 ,could offer great potential for a new owner to develop the property for rural tourism, equestrian pursuits or , perhaps, as it enjoys excellent access and lots of parking space, as a celebration venue. ? The now famous ? Caminito del Rey? which has been developed in recent years and is proving to be a major tourist attraction , bringing many visitors to the area and demand for accommodation , is only a short drive from the property. ? in fact, the location of the property is such that it offers an excellent base for guests wishing to visit any of the main cities of Andalucia . Seville, Cordoba and Granada are all within less than 2 hours drive making it an ideal tranquil base to return to following a day trip to any of those vibrant cities. ? The property is currently self sufficient in terms of energy with the installation of an efficient solar power system and a private well which provides a copious water supply. Only the internet connection is provided by an outside supplier. ? This property really does offer the opportunity to acquire a character property with lots of potential to live the Andalucian dream! ? ? ?