SA1383 - Cortijo for sale in Periana, Málaga, Spain

Description

LUXURY COUNTRY CORTIJO FOR SALE.........Romantic, poetic, unique......Although hardly exhaustive, the description is nevertheless very exact. El Fuerte (The Fort) was once a Moorish stronghold and was built 800mtrs above sea level to protect the surrounding area. It was destroyed many centuries ago, and from this history a beautiful country villa was constructed. From its 310sq mtr living space, 600 sq mtr of outside terraces, to the 4.5 acres grounds with informal terrace planting and spectacular views to the lake, sea and mountains, Casa El Fuerte exudes charm, warmth and is full of Spanish - Moorish detail. Set within over four acres of private land and beautiful landscaped gardens offering absolute peace and tranquility the gently sloping grounds of Olive, Almond, Orange, and Lemon Trees offers complete privacy with stunning panoramic views. The immediate area around the house boasts over six hundred square metres of different leveled terrace work all irrigated and sympathetically planted with colourful and scented plants. Casa El Fuerte is situated in the heart of Axarquia close to the village of Periana. Only thirty five minutes to the beach and local golf courses, five minutes to the village of Periana with all amenities and one hour from Malaga or Granada airport. Both have regular flights to the UK. This superb country property offers taste, charm, character and a wonderful location. This Superb luxury country house has breathtaking views of Lake Viñuela and the surrounding mountains. The house has been designed and built to the highest of standards, with accommodation consisting of, on the ground floor, impressive high hallway with beamed ceiling, 3 guest bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (I en-suite), large living room with wood-burning stove and double doors leading out to the courtyard and pool area, fully equipped kitchen with central island unit, and cosy dining room. Upstairs is the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and private roof terrace. Outside, the grounds have been beautifully landscaped to provide extensive terraced and planted areas around the large pool, and shaded terraces. There is access from the garden to a second large roof terrace. Designed and constructed to the very highest of standards, houses of this caliber rarely become available! Recently a new walled orangry has been built and the galleried library is in the process of being installed in the mezzanine, which is going to look stunning. The double garage is being built, under all planning permissions and the drive and access to the property have been resurfaced.
The present owners have paid exceptional care in details of this stunning home, very much a labour of love. We know you will not be disapointed when you see it. HIGHLY RECCOMENDED.
12th June 2008 the galleried library is now finished as you can see with the last photographs it is excellent.

Features

Air Conditioning Hot/Cold, Alarm System, Automatic Irrigation System, Built to High Standards, Conveniently Situated for Golf, Conveniently Situated Schools, Conveniently Situated Tennis, Country, Covered Terrace, Detached Villa, Electricity, Fitted Kitchen, Fruit Trees, Full of Character, Investment Property, Landscaped Gardens, Pool, Quiet Location, Stylish Accommodation, Very Good Access, Water, Wood burner, Wooden Beams