Surrounded on four sides by gardens and trees, this detached single-storey country house offers comfortable country living in an idyllic and peaceful setting, yet only minutes from amenities.

Entrance to the property is via iron gates to a paved parking area and private driveway surrounded by very ancient and beautiful olive trees. This area leads down a gentle slope to the house.

The 135m2 house is located on a private, fully fenced plot of 2080 m2 with beautiful gardens, an immaculate 10x5m pool and a large lower fruit tree orchard, with orange and lemon trees. The house has a pretty semi circular covered terrace offering a comfortable shaded place to relax and enjoy the gardens, read a book, or enjoy a meal outdoors. From the terrace is a staircase to the rooftop solarium, which offers 360% views of Alcaucin village, National Park and the mountain peak of La Maroma.

Double glass doors from the covered terrace lead into the living room. This is a spacious, light and bright room and is also a part semi circle, sized around 6.5 x 6m2. There is a feature brick fireplace and three ceiling fans in this room. Doors from the living room lead to a spacious bedroom (4 x 3m) which is used by the current owners as a separate dining room, located, as it is, close to the kitchen. Next door, the kitchen (3 x 3m) is modern, sunny and in perfect condition with wall and base fitted cupboards housing a dishwasher, fridge, freezer, sink & drainer electric hob, oven, extractor hood, & wine rack. The kitchen has access to the utility room (3 x 2m) with door to the side garden and also double glass doors back into dining room.

Back in the living room, an open archway leads to a hall which in turn leads to the fully tiled family bathroom (2x2m) with bath, shower washbasin and WC. Next to this is bedroom 2 (4 x 3.5m) with fitted wardrobes and ceiling fan. Beyond, is the master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, ceiling fan & double glass doors onto the covered terrace. The master bedroom has a dressing area and a fully tiled en-suite shower room, with shower, washbasin, heated towel rail and WC. This bedroom and bathroom measures approx. 7 x 3.5m.

The house has double glazed windows throughout and a safe, broadband internet connection and satellite TV. There is also a useful storeroom/workshop.

The beautiful area of the Alcaucin valley is green and fertile and of outstanding natural beauty. It is in the heart of the Axarquia region and very close to Lake Vinuela. The peak of La Maroma, the highest in the Sierra Tejeda, represents a spectacular backdrop for the charming nearby hamlet of Venta Baja and local shops, bars, restaurants are just a short distance away. It is 45 minutes from Malaga airport, 15 minutes to the large shopping centre and 20 minutes to the coast.