Casa del Gato

Idyllic Finca

Nearly 15000 sq metres (3.6 acres)  with sympathetically restored house of about 100 sq m. Spacious lounge 3 beds, 2 baths and sleeping loft situated in sought after area north of Coin and handy to Alozaina.

Consisting of an original part that has been carefully restored and a new part constructed in keeping with the old. Roof terrace with superb views and second terrace area adjacent to plunge pool. Olives, almonds, figs, plums and grapes to harvest. Produce your own organic olive oil or wine!  Space for hens, goats or even a donkey! Close to Sierra de las Nieves natural park in excellent hiking and riding country.

Price : 330,000 Euros Full legal title available.

Living Area

• Spacious Lounge Dining with wood-burner and stairs to roof terrace.
• Fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops and ample power points.

Bedrooms

• BEDROOM 1: With fitted wardrobe and en-suite bathroom fully fitted with tiled vanity.
• BEDROOM 2: With original fireplace now housing a wood-burner. (Could be study.)
• BEDROOM 3: With beamed ceiling. (Currently as office.) BATHROOM: Fitted bath with shower over, hand basin and W.C. with decorative tile surrounds.
• Sleeping Loft Spacious sleeping loft ideal for children or guests. These were a feature of old Andalucian houses.

General:

• Cool in summer and warm in winter.
• The house has been fully insulated and damp-proofed, with the new part having under floor insulation, cavity walls built in thermal block, and roof insulation.
• Ample power-points throughout, mountain views from most windows.

Outside:

• Private roof terrace (approx. 5m x 3.5m), second terrace, easily maintained plunge pool.

Services:

• Mains water and private well, electricity and telephone.
• Wireless broadband internet.
• Septic tank drainage.

Finca:

14,800 sq m. mainly in olives and almonds but with some figs and plums and carob trees. Also several mature productive grape vines.

Situation:

La Casa del Gato is situated near the small hamlet of Jorox, 4 Km from Alozaina and the same distance from Yunquera and is served by a tarmac track off a newly built main road. The local villages of Jorox, Tolox, Alozaina and Yunquera are situated in one of the most unspoilt and beautiful corners of Andalucia. The finca is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and very close to the Sierra de las Nieves.

Highlights include mountain and forest scenery, swim-able rivers, wildlife ( Ibex, wild boar, eagles, kestrels, songbirds etc), horse-riding, hiking, bird-watching and mountain-biking. Beaches are about 40 minutes away ( Marbella ) and Malaga Airport is about 45 mins, but these times will reduce when current road works are completed.

Description of the area:

This is one of the less populated parts Andalucia, relatively unspoiled and still occupied mainly by local farmers, although tourism is becoming a second source of income during the summer. The tourists are mostly attracted to the mountains and in particular to the Sierra de las Nieves. Here is found an abundance of wildlife including ibex, wild boar, smaller mammals and birds such as eagles, woodpeckers, nightingales and hoopoos etc. In Summer temperatures rise to the high 30's regularly and swimming in the rivers is a popular pastime.

Location:

The finca is located in the parish of Tapezuelas, to the north-west of Alozaina which is itself to the north of Coin and Marbella . Alozaina boasts one of the most friendly and helpful communities in Andalucia. Access to the coast and the Airport is already good, but the roads are being dramatically improved and this can only add to the value of the property.

Amenities:

At 1Km from the finca is the small hamlet of Jorox which is set in a picturesque gorge. It only boasts one bar with a restaurant set back into natural caves but Alozaina (4 kms. down the valley) has primary and secondary schools, two banks, a health centre, three supermarkets, several other shops and about ten bar/restaurants. There is a street market every Tuesday morning. Local sports include horse riding, trekking, trail bikes etc.

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