Cortijo for sale in Gaucin

This magnificent, extremely secluded 100.000m2 country estate is set in a privileged and elevated position in the heart of rural Andalucia, just outside the typical ‘white washed’ village of Gaucín – some 35 minutes drive inland from Spain’s Costa del Sol.

What’s more, it’s possible to buy the adjoining 1.500.000m2 plot of land for an additional €3,000,000.

The property is accessed via its own 2km. private drive, which winds its way from the main coast-to-Gaucín road along an asphalt track to a majestic gateway standing guard before the last stretch of the drive to the house itself.

Entering the property via a set of impressive antique wooden doors, the first thing you encounter is an impossibly charming Moorish-style ‘water garden’.

This garden is blessed with fountains, decorative pools, palm trees, sub-tropical plants and a handful of wrought-iron park benches upon which to enjoy the peace which radiates all around – and of course the awe inspiring views out across the mountains.

The property consists of a main house, plus two separate ‘guest houses’.

Each building features original terracotta flooring throughout and wooden beamed ceilings in most rooms.

The ground floor of the main house boasts a grand reception hall with steps leading up to a spacious living room area with a fireplace.

This living room offers access out to a very generously sized bamboo-covered patio abundant with sub-tropical plant life.

It’s the perfect spot in which to relax in the shade with a great book with nothing but the gentle whisper of the wind in the trees to disturb you.

It’s also the perfect spot for a spot of ‘semi-al fresco’ dining, which is probably why a barbecue has been built-in to the wall just next to the patio.

But heading back inside, the living room is adjoined by a large more formal dining area.

A hallway from the living room takes you to a simply cavernous high arched-ceilinged kitchen which also has its own dining area and small utility room.

The kitchen can also be accessed directly from both the ‘water garden’ area at the front of the house, and from a patio at the rear via sets of double doorways featuring beautiful stained-glass windows.

At the opposite end of the ground floor, an ample study can be found which could also be converted into an extra bedroom.

This room has its own bathroom and access out to yet another gorgeous covered terrace.

The first floor of the main house is home to the property’s palatial master bedroom and en suite bathroom.

The property’s remaining bedrooms are to be found in the two separate buildings immediately bordering the main house.

The ground floor of the largest of these two separate buildings boasts its own very spacious living room area with a wood burning stove and a sumptuous bathroom with a simply enormous bath which stands on a raised platform – literally, the very height of luxury.

From here, stairs lead up to a mezzanine gallery where two double beds are located overlooking the living room area.

Another set of stairs take you on up to a further guest bathroom and, at the very top of the stairs, another bedroom.

The smaller of the two separate buildings features two bedrooms and a bathroom and is currently used as staff quarters.

Outside, the property’s swimming pool shows a heavily Moorish influence in its deisgn, as does the Jacuzzi which is set inside its own Moorish lookout tower.

The grounds are also home to a tennis court.

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