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This stunning three double-bedroom detached country property is set within 2.7 hectares of land with natural spring water. The house has natural local stone facing and beautiful dry stone walls. It has easy access and is a short drive from the two closest villages where all the necessary conveniences are available.    This is not the usual run of the mill cortijo, the property has benefitted from extensive renovation over the years, particularly recently with large amounts of financial investment in eco-friendly equipment. Aerothermal energy provides underfloor heating and cooling. There is also a recently installed solar system, mains electricity and water. A saltwater pool with a modern filtration system and surrounding terrace was recently built. There is literally no more work needed with everything completed to the highest standard. The property, currently used as a holiday rental, provides an excellent income and receives fantastic reviews. There is the added bonus of a separate one bedroom casita, used by the owner when the main property is occupied. This is located not far from the main house on a higher terrace with its own driveway.   Access to the property is via a concreted track from the main road and has a gated entrance that leads to two driveways, one to the carports with ample parking area and the other to the main house.    Tiled steps from the garden area lead up to a metal side gate and on to a small terraced level with an outdoor kitchen and a separate side door to the property. The larger, covered wrap around terrace has fantastic views of the valley, with the village of Cadiar in the distance.    The main entrance of the house is a custom-made hardwood front door with decorative ironwork and leads directly into the kitchen. Fitted with granite worktops and a large ceramic in-set sink the kitchen has traditional style base units with bespoke wooden doors, a breakfast bar, concealed dishwasher, a large storage cupboard, recessed area with an American style fridge freezer and a walk-in larder/store with plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. There are two double-glazed windows and a traditional style chimney with extractor fan above the cooker.   From the kitchen through an arch is the split-level lounge/dining area. The dining area is at the front of the house. It has three large bow windows giving fabulous views over the landscape. Down a step at the other end of the room is the lounge area with recessed shelving, a wood burner and a small window to the side aspect.    From the lounge, is a door to the first of the three double bedrooms. This is a generous size room with windows to two walls, a wood burner and whilst currently used as a study/cinema room, there is ample room for a double or king-size bed and plenty of space for large furniture. From the other side of the lounge is access to a small hallway with doors to the other two bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is light and airy, has a four-poster bed, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning and through a beautiful old feature door, an ensuite shower room. This room has a large walk-in shower, a natural granite wash basin on a stunning wooden shelf, a wc and a side door to the terrace with the outdoor kitchen. Across the hall the third bedroom, also a double bed and also has a  fitted storage unit with a bunk on top, and air conditioning. The family bathroom includes a wc, bathtub with shower over, a vanity unit with granite top and Belfast style washbasin and a recessed cupboard.   The entire house has tiled floors, exposed beams, double glazing and many individual features which give this house its character, such as brick arches at the open doorways, exposed stone and rustic beams over the windows.    Outside, by the summer kitchen, a path leads down some steps to the gently sloping eco-friendly salt-water pool with a large surrounding sun terrace, a tranquil place with stunning views. The pool has a modern filtration system in a poolroom.   The land has some beautiful large flat terraces and 2 private springs. The spring water has a filtration system and there is a 10,000l covered tank for irrigation. The house has telephone and internet connections. There is a large garage/storeroom, ideal for keeping agricultural equipment, and a few smaller outbuildings. Sewerage is by way of a 3-stage biological septic tank.   There are various fruit trees and almond trees around the property.   This lovely property has fabulous panoramic views to the south-west and, with no near neighbours, offers privacy and seclusion whilst being only 4km to the closest villages of Cádiar and Bérchules; the coast is 40 minutes south, with the airports of Granada and Almería less than 90 minutes and Málaga 2 hours away.   If you don’t know this area well, why not take a look at our exposure guide on the Alpujarras in the Area Guide section above (next to Overview).