Álora, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

We are pleased to offer for sale this very charming Andalucian estate, located just 45 minutes' drive from Málaga city and international airport.

The buyer of this property will, in fact, be buying, not just a beautiful, characterful, country house together with its complimentary buildings but also a large chunk of Andalucian countryside, planted out with olives, almonds and other fruit trees, extending to 48,550m2. The total build size is 300m2 and includes a successful Airbnb rental unit.

The main house dates to the 19th century and has been very tastefully refurbished during recent years to provide a stylish comfortable home.
The accommodation is offered over 2 levels.

The upper garden level offers a welcoming reception hall leading to a fully equipped, open plan kitchen / dining room. The master bedroom is also located on this level and enjoys direct access to a private East facing balcony which enjoys morning sunshine and amazing views over the Andalucian countryside.

An ensuite " Jack & Jill" shower room is also located on this level.

An attractive staircase leads from the hall down to lower garden level which offers a cosy sitting room, 2 further bedrooms, a bathroom and an additional room which was formerly a traditional kitchen but currently exploited as a spacious storeroom.

The lower garden level also enjoys direct access to the garden and the glorious swimming pool area which hosts a 8m x 4m saltwater pool and an expansive sunbathing / entertaining area.

Around the house there are various other, attractive, sunny & shady entertaining areas and the owners have established a series of " raised beds" cultivating a great variety of organic produce.

Across an attractive courtyard from the main house is a separate 65m2 building which currently offers a sitting room and 2 bedrooms. The sitting room and one of the bedrooms hosts exposed stone walls. Heating is provided via a woodburning stove.

Another rather charming feature included in the sale of this property is a genuine 1950s circus wagon which was the circus master's wagon from " Circo de Arte", Granada.

It has been very ingeniously converted into studio style guest accommodation and has been successfully exploited as a fully licensed Airbnb rental obtaining multiple 5-star reviews.

Within the land there are various expansive flat areas which would be suitable for equestrian use.

Although the property enjoys a rural location, it benefits from excellent access by a quiet tarmac country road and also enjoys the amenities if mains water, irrigation water, mains electricity and high-speed internet.

It is located less than 20 minutes' drive from all of the amenities of Álora pueblo.
Álora is a busy market town with a population of around 13,000 and has all local amenities such as schools, shops, 24 hour health centre, sports centre, theatre etc. It is located 38kms inland from Málaga city and international airport and has excellent communication links both by road and train. It is an excellent base for day trips to all of the major cities of Andalucia such as Seville, Córdoba, Málaga, Granada and Jerez. Alora municipality was recognised as a municipality of special tourist interest since 2020.The property is also a short drive from El Chorro and the Guadalteba lakes. El Chorro has benefited from substantial investment from both central Spanish government and Europe to reinstate and develop the famous " Caminito del Rey" into a major tourist attraction.

The scenery is quite breathtaking with some stunning mountains and rock formations. It is a very popular area for tourists who wish to enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking, bird watching, horse riding, hang gliding, landscape painting and rock climbing.

At the Guadalteba lakes one can enjoy any non-motorised water sport or just simply relax in one of the pleasant bar/ restaurants located on the edge of the lakes.