Cortijo Zarza - A country house in the Albanchez area. (Renovated)
A fabulous completely renovated 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom cortijo with a build of 180m² and is situated approximately 5 minutes drive from the village of Albanchez. This pretty village offers all amenities for daily life, including a bakery, a butcher, supermarket, school and medical centre and also has an array of good bars and restaurants. Albanchez is situated 20 minutes from the market town of Albox.
The spacious and quirky property has lots of charm and character throughout. There is a parking area at road level with a small tiled staircase up to the front terrace area which is ideal for sitting and relaxing or dining alfesco whilst enjoying the beautiful views and peaceful surroundings.
There is a brick built BBQ and seating area with an arch through to the staircase which leads to the self contained apartment and sun room.
From the terrace and into the main house, you enter into the traditional Andalucian style Spanish kitchen which has a feature corner wood burner, some additional wall storage units, a cooker, fridge and freezer, there are wooden shutters on the windows and rejas. Off the kitchen is an inner hall where you will find a pantry/store room. Along this hallway is a bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin, and at the bottom of the hall is a downstairs double bedroom (twin beds) with an en-suite pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
Back from the kitchen to the right is an archway following through to the spacious split level charming lounge/dining room which has ceiling fans, exposed ceiling beams and a pellet burner. At the far end of the dining area is a double bedroom with beamed ceiling and ceiling fan.
At the other end of the lounge there are stairs leading up into the spectacular sun room/second sitting room with ceiling fan and traditional patterned tiled floor. This room has full width windows offering the most spectacular views over the valley and doors lead out onto the balcony which is large enough for a table and chairs to sit and enjoy the amazing views from.
There is another small flight of stairs with a feature balustrade to another double bedroom (twin beds).
A door from the hallway leads to outside and following around to the back of the house is a seating area with a independant apartment which would be perfect for visiting family and guests.
A door opens into the apartment to the living/dining area with kitchenette and an electric log effect burner. A few steps up to a double bedroom with ceiling fan and an en-suite bathroom comprising a half bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. All of the rooms in the apartment have superb views.
Further down the steps from the apartment to the front of the house is a laundry room with sink unit and washing machine.
Under the house at ground level there three separate doors, one being a workshop with beamed ceilings, the second has a stable door to another workshop store room, the third door is and up and over door leading into the garage and you can also access the workshop inside the garage. There is ample room to the side of the property for parking, and this area also has the wood store.
There are mains services for water and electricity connected and the furniture is negotiable.
A superb house in a stunning location which is amazing value for money.
