Ardales, Andalusia, Address available on request

Details :- Reference: FYWY-T119. Finca situated in this idyllic natural environment, with excellent access along a well maintained country track only 6km from the pueblo of Ardales. It is less than 10kms and a short drive from the beautiful and very popular lakes at El Chorro/Caminito del Rey and less than an hour's drive from Málaga international airport, making it a great opportunity for conversion into a small B&B type establishment.The El Chorro area, (which has a train station connecting to Malaga) has recently become increasingly popular and there is now a huge demand for accommodation. <br />Set within 100,000m2 of organic almond and olive groves, the Cortijo style house and outbuildings (which extend to 608m2 in total) have been very well maintained by the current owners, retaining lots of charming and traditional features.<br />The property, which has been owned by the same family for at least 4 generations, is built around a typical Andalucian courtyard. The main farmhouse extends to 266 m2 with accommodation distributed all on one level, offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms an Andalucian style kitchen with separate pantry and an amply sized lounge/dining room, which has a wood burning stove. From here there is direct access out onto a beautiful 150m2 private terrace which offers amazing, panoramic views across the Andalucian countryside.<br />In addition to the main house, there is a cottage and outbuildings which could easily be refurbished to provide several units of guest accommodation. There is also a very large 69 m2 garage/workshop with high ceiling, which would be an ideal communal area for house guests.<br />The estate extends over a wide expanse of Andalucian countryside with an area of approx 3,000m2 surrounding the house, which has a variety of trees and shrubs and a very impressive kitchen garden, offering a great variety of fruit, vegetables and herbs.<br />Andalucia ,Seville, Cordoba and Granada are all within less than 2 hours drive making this an ideal tranquil place to return to following a day trip to any of these amazing cities.<br />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 an abundance of water.<br />This is an opportunity to live the Andalucian dream!<br />