Albox, Andalusia 04692

Casa Benito is a 100 year old & nbsp traditional cortijo that has been sympathetically modernised to offer a perfect blend of modern luxury and country charm. There are 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms as well as all the amenities you would expect for comfortable living such as central heating, air conditioning , log burners and a recently renovated pool . This versatile family home has far reaching panoramic views and benefits not only from a gloriously private and secluded location but also its proximity (1.5km) & nbsp to the village of Pocicas where there is a bakery, general store , church , restaurant/bar and doctors clinic. It is 15 minutes drive from the commercial town of Albox where you can find all amenities including shops , supermarkets, banks, restaurants, superb weekly local market , & nbsp sports facilities & nbsp and medical centre.& nbsp On entering through the electric gates there is ample parking as well as a double car port.& nbsp At the front of the property there is an extensive well maintained patio area and recently renovated & nbsp pool. The perfect space for entertaining. Although the cortijo is one building it is divided into 4 separate sections which allow flexibility. Each of the sections have independent external access however three of them can be connected internally to allow for family living. Should you choose to separate , the house could then be rented as individual self contained units or friends and family could benefit from their own private space.& nbsp Looking at the property at the front the right hand side has a totally private casita . The caista has an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner as well as a large bedroom with a contemporary ensuite shower room.& nbsp The central entrance to the property has a traditional wooden cortijo & nbsp door which opens into a large and stylish fully equipped modern kitchen with granite worktops. As the heart of the home the kitchen has a chimney with log burner, a sofa and a large dining table. The kitchen/diner is the perfect place for meal preparation and hosting large family and friends dinners.& nbsp On one side of the kitchen there is a door leading to the main living room. This is a large 8x5m light and airy room with a feature fireplace with large log burner. The highlight of this room is the glass curtain which can be opened onto the front patio. The south facing glass curtain floods the room with natural light.The uninterrupted views from the living room are simply stunning. A feature of this room is the double height ceiling adding to the feeling of space and light.& nbsp The opposite side of the kitchen leads directly into a utility area which houses some tall larder units , washing machine , second large fridge freezer . There are some glazed door which open onto a back patio and gives access to the boiler room housing two water tanks and a storage area.& nbsp A corridor continues from the utility room through the main part of the house. On the right of the corridor is a large bathroom with a bath with shower, & nbsp vanity unit and basin and toilet. There is the added luxury of underfloor heating in this modern and stylish bathroom.& nbsp Opposite this bathroom is a large bedroom which looks out onto the front of the house. There are fitted wardrobes for extensive storage . This room is currently being used as a fitness centre.& nbsp At the end of the corridor there is a bedroom with an ensuite shower room . Once again this fully modernised contemporary bathroom has underfloor heating and has a walk in shower , toilet and vanity unit with basin. There are patio doors from the bedroom which open into a totally private andalucian courtyard. A fabulous space to enjoy your morning coffee in your sanctuary.& nbsp The office and studio area offers four rooms and a bathroom which can be accessed from either the fitness room or independently from the front left of the property. Entering from the front of the property you come into a room currently furnish