Overlooking popular Ermita Nueva in the southern mountains of Jaén and right on the border of Granada province in Andalucia, Spain, we have this exclusive listing only a 15 minute drive from Alcala la Real and 35 minutes from stunning Granada. This is a lovely detached old country cortijo with a very high degree of privacy and stunning views to the Sierra Nevada from all main rooms.
The cortijo has been well reformed, with extensive re roofing or overhauling, some air conditioning and propane gas fired central heating throughout. At the end of the expansive terrace you enter a small lobby with stable door to the Andalusian style kitchen/dining room with incredible views to the southern highlands of Jaén. It includes the wood burning stove, air con, pantry, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and a lobby for the fridge freezer that leads to a fully tiled shower room/ wc. Then as you approach the adjoining sitting room there is a large storage/ book cupboard. From the long living room a short passage leads to the (downstairs) second bedroom.
Upstairs
From the living room, stairs rise to the first floor landing and two east facing bedrooms. The principal has air con, a walk in wardrobe and views to the Sierra Nevada from your bed. The small third bedroom also has these views and can be used as a study. A few steps go down to the family bathroom with large walk in shower wc bidet and full bath.
Outside sandstone paved terraces wrap around the property and include a welcoming fountain area.
With a wonderful fenced plot size of 5,445m2 in total, ideal for pets, you have extensive outdoor space from shaded terraces to sunny areas and, to the rear and sides, even your own wild part of the mountain with Mediterranean oaks, olive and almond trees. There are limitless outdoor spaces and parking areas if you wanted to keep a caravan, animals, and grow vegetables.
Outside includes a shaded outdoor kitchen with Barbecue and steps to the small pool area below. Adjoining is a separate laundry/ utility room including washing machine and extra fridge and freezer with step down to a further washroom/bidet/wc. and small storage area. The little dip pool 2m x 2.5m is in its own private seated area, perfect for cooling off and enjoying those stunning views over the front garden’s trees to rolling mountains and olive groves.
Down at parking level, The Casita is open plan with its own washroom/wc . and outside sink. Currently used as a studio and guest bedroom four it’s a great additional living space. The spectacular views from these properties are perfect for painting!!
Ermita nueva has a range of facilities including medical centre, school, a popular bar and two nearby service stations that open long hours and provide basic food shopping facilities. Book your appointment today to appreciate this beautiful property in person. You can find us on Instagram:
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