A house in the countryside with beautiful gardens set in an orchard (finca) of Orange trees, in Southern Spain's 'Valley of the Sun' and about 30 minutes drive from Malaga, the 'Costa del Sol' beaches and Malaga Airport.
This Spanish property is ideally located as a permanent home, as private holiday
accommodation, or for holiday lettings.
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ABOUT THE AREA -
This Spanish property is situated just outside the quaint old town of Álora which has many interesting features, including the remains of a Moorish castle one of the hills that the town straddles. The large selection of shops and businesses in town provide a wide selection of goods and services, and these include a large modern supermarket.
The town is about 30 minutes drive to Málaga, the Airport and the beaches on the Costa del Sol. There is a regular local train service from Álora to Málaga, and via connection, to the rest of Spain and the resorts along the coast. Bus services and taxis are readily available. There are many schools and colleges in town, a municipal swimming pool, a new theatre/cinema, a modern indoor sports centre and many recreational facilities including tennis courts and running track and a new football stadium,.
There are a number of thriving 'social' groups in the area which ex-pats and Spanish are welcome to join.
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ABOUT THE FINCA -
This Spanish property borders the Guadahorce river and is accessed via asphalted lane and track, and while less than 10 minutes drive into town, has that feel of peaceful countryside.
The finca area is 8400 square metres (just over 2 acres) and consists of the house and gardens, driveway and nearly 500 trees, most of which produce 'Naval' oranges. Currently these trees are maintained by a Spanish person in return for the crop (which can be continued if required), or they could provide an income for the new owner. The average crop is about 14,000Kg. but this is expected to increase considerably in the coming years as newly planted trees mature.
Other trees include Lemons, Plums, Apricots,
Nectarines, Apples, Pears, Kakis, Nispiros, Avocado, Clementines, Grapefruit and Grapes, which are grown for personal use, rather than for sale.
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ABOUT THE HOUSE -
As you approach the front of the house via the driveway (which winds through the orange trees), there is -
• Parking space for 6 or more cars.
• A sizable Garage.
• Gardens (including a welcoming palm).
• A water well next to the house which provides ample supplies of water for domestic use, for the swimming pool and for the irrigation of gardens and fruit trees in the finca.
• The house has Electricity, Telephone, Sky Satellite Television and Internet connection, all of which can be retained if required.
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The inside of the house consists of -
• A small Entrance Hallway.
• A very Spacious Lounge/Dining room measuring approx 8m x 5m (30' x 19') with wood-burning stove and ceiling fans. Doors onto the Terrace, Hallway, Lobby (leading to 2 Bedrooms and Bathroom) and through an typical Spanish archway to the Kitchen.
• Two good-sized Double Bedrooms on the ground floor, (each with vanity units and air-conditioning in the Master Bedroom) with adjoining modern Bathroom with large shower.
• A further Double Bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, is on the first floor.
• Recently fitted modern Kitchen complete with matching Breakfast Bar. There is a large range of cupboards providing a huge amount of storage space and there are plenty of electric sockets. Also included is a fitted hob and oven and spaces for fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
All rooms are in immaculate decorative condition. The total build size is just under 150 sq. meters.
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THE GARDENS -
The door from the Lounge opens out onto a very large terrace (13m x 4m) with canopy over, and faces a very attractive, easily maintained, walled garden. This garden, has a large attractive paved area and is well stocked with mature plants, shrubs and palms. In addition to the main terrace, there are two other shady seating/lounging areas and an area which could be ideal for a fixed barbeque, if required.
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The gardens have been planned with the emphasis on easy maintenance, so all the garden areas are fitted with a watering system.
All the terraces, gardens and swimming pool areas are attractively walled off from the finca outside and are completely secluded.
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To the rear of the house is a smaller paved terrace and garden (with palm). Leading from this garden, there is a generously sized Storeroom / Workroom, undercover storage space currently used for fire wood, and an additional area currently used as a plant nursery. From here there is a attractively arched gateway leading to the car parking area and garage at the front of the house
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THE SWIMMING POOL -
Between the two gardens, and next to the house, is a generously-sized mosaic-tiled Swimming Pool measuring 7m x 5m, and at one end is a 'Pump House' containing the water filtering equipment and storage space.
On two sides of the swimming pool are sunbathing / seating areas, from where there is access to a small but useful poolside toilet room and a shower area.
Like the gardens,
the Swimming Pool area is completely secluded.
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The 2 ground floor Double Bedrooms both have Vanity Units, Ceiling Fans and an adjoining Bathroom. The Master Bedroom has air-conditioning (hot and cold).
The first floor Double Bedroom has an en-suite Bathroom with shower, and there is access to the roof space which could be made into another terrace.
The Bedrooms are all a good size.
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Looking to the future -
For the new owner looking for a home and income from the property, the existing layout is suitable for one or two bedroom holiday lets (in addition to owner's bedroom).
There is also the option of converting the outbuildings, giving an extra 3 single bedrooms, bathroom and a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
Alternatively, a double bedroomed self-contained apartment is easily possible, with it's own entrance and terrace.
Together with the Orange Crop, this could provide several incomes.
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To view, or for more information, please contact the vendor by e-mail - johnhsumner@yahoo.co.uk
or telephone (0034) 95 2112 809
Price - 465,000€ (approx.£370,000)
The local estate agents originally priced this property at 525,000€ (approx. £420,000)
The house can be sold fully furnished if required - price negotiable.
The reason for sale - downsizing (old age approaching - although I'm not admitting to it yet ! ).
This Spanish property can be purchased direct from the vendor, or through local Estate Agents who currently hold the details.
Their telephone numbers are available on request.
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