This charming property has very good access just outside the beautiful village of Bedar and located at the entrance is a graveled driveway with fabulous mature Eucalyptus trees will accommodate parking for many vehicles.
Beautiful double antique gates open into front patio and garden, this lovely space with mature planting guides you to the main door. This traditional heavy wooden door opens into a fabulous, spacious entrance hall with original Spanish tiling on the floors. This fine looking property is over 100 years old and the wonderful original features are noticeable from the outset which include beamed ceilings and antique floor tiles throughout.
A door to the right leads you into a spacious kitchen with large central island and plenty of work space and cupboards. The owners are passionate cook’s and this is a well designed kitchen with ample storage, space and preparation area.
The fabulous hallway has a couple of steps providing access to the extremely impressive, very spacious living/dining room. This delightful room includes high ceilings with fabulous exposed beams and 4 sets of double doors to the private courtyard garden and a feature fireplace. This beautifully designed room has been exquisitely furnished and decorated. The tall double doors surrounding this room give a feeling of space and light with enviable views over the courtyard garden and private pool.
To the left of the entrance hall is an archway providing access to the lovely “snug”, again boasting many original features, a cozy room during the cooler winter months. This room would also make a perfect study/office area.
A door from this room leads into the first of the guest bedrooms which includes views into the front garden and a full en-suite bathroom. There is also a door with access to the utility room which in turn has a door to the garden.
A flight of stairs with original wooden balustrade guide you up to the first floor where a quaint corridor provides access to further bedrooms. The sizable master bedroom includes a separate, spacious dressing area with fitted wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.
The views from this part of the house are spectacular, over the white washed village of Bedar and towards the coast.
Leading along the hallway you will find a further two guest bedrooms, a good sized double as well as a single. Also located on this floor is a family bathroom and store cupboard.
Outside this wonderful Cortijo to the rear you discover the superb walled, intimate courtyard garden, a stunning private area with mature planting and bespoke private pool.
There is plenty of room here for relaxing, dining, and especially entertaining with a covered dining area and built in Bar B Q area.
Steps lead down from the front garden to separate grounds and gardens where you will find the self- contained annex, known by the current owner as the “Chicken Shack”. This again has been tastefully finished and decorated, ideal for visiting guests. A terrace to the front boasts wonderful vistas to the village which are beautiful at night too.
There are vegetable gardens beneath here with traditional style raised beds and alongside the vegetable gardens you will find a sizable chicken run.
The area also includes a large greenhouse perfect for a keen gardener.
There is also plenty of parking here with a separate access from the house.
The property also comes with agricultural land with its own water rights.
This is a fabulous Cortijo full of character and style, a unique property close to the village in a great location with excellent views.