Exclusive Hill retreat, with Landscaped gardens, Cortijo styled with a Venetian touch for sale near Ronda, Malaga, Andalusia. This magnificent property is incredible in all aspects, a personal interpretation of architecture and Andalusian landscape. It is set on 14 hectares of land with an olive grove, on an elevated position looking towards the Ronda mountains, the village of Arriate and the Grazalema area; creating a spectacular backdrop. The motto here is, beauty is the harmony that inspires people of joy and relaxation, and it really lives up to this! Romantic gardens with pathways, secret areas, surrounded by unparalleled depth, colour and fragrant flowers, water features, the art of combining all art, transforming it into a magical space… These are just some of the protagonists that together, make this such a unique property!
Easy access from the main road, the finca is accessed through an electric gate, carrying on a few hundred meters up the mountain. Upon arrival, there is a 4-car carport. Already you can appreciate the work that has been done to create this spectacular hideaway. A beautiful water feature greets the entrance of the 250 m2 main house, with a wisteria shaded step path down to the front covered porch. The main house is built on one level, around a small central patio with floor fountain, and a pyramid-shaped glass roof, allowing light and sound flow into the heart of the house. The interior decoration reflects on the owner’s many travels, full of light and harmony, with a particular interest for art, textiles and contrasting colours. To mention a few, the blue ceilings against the white walls, eclectic sitting areas with clashing colours, prints and textures, wall tile prints in the Andalusian kitchen. Every detail has been well thought of, forming a perfect harmonic ambience.
The charming country kitchen has ancient ceiling beams painted green, woods fire, and traditional terracotta tiled floors and access to the exterior side terrace. Continuing through to the formal dining room and inviting living room. In the middle of the ceiling of the sitting room, a view of the world as seen from the Antarctic has been delicately painted. French windows at every corner of this room lead to the gardens, wisteria-draped pergola terraces and out onto the loggia, the covered exterior gallery. Surrounded by pots arranged along the edges, and water features, enjoying the views through the tall cypresses of the Ronda valley and the Sierra de las Nieves. The main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom has a private terrace. The second bedroom with en-suite bathroom is reached through the internal patio. A 32 m2 separate guest cottage with 1 bedroom is located near the main house, with en-suite bathroom and fireplace. This building was in the old days a bread oven. Now a charming hideaway.
The 108m2 guest house and art studio is located separately from the main house. This is truly a tranquil oasis. It is designed in a fluid and open style and comprises a small kitchen, living room, main bedroom, and en-suite bathroom. The living room opens onto the delightful romantic gardens that have been created here, full of colourful flowerbeds, with a water feature right in the centre, rose garden and various goldfish ponds. Individually set cobbled garden paths lead to more private terraces with wall fountains and vine-covered terrace areas.
The 135m2 staff house and guest accommodation are next to the main house. It has a special charm for its stone-built facade. The staff house comprises a kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a patio. The guest accommodation is located on the top level, with independent access, and comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom.
Fragrant flowers are added to each nook and cranny, a soft palette that is further emphasized with the dramatic deep greens. Terraces covered by wisteria, begonia, honeysuckle, and jasmine; plants characteristic to the region. The 10m x 9m pool is enticing! With various sitting areas with vine-covered pergolas, alluring you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the wondrous views to the Ronda valley and the mountains of the Sierra de las Nieves. The cobbled garden paths are meandering through the grounds, including two greenhouses. A remarkable feature, is the azure blue garden folly, with intense pink bougainvillea draping over it, overlooking the garden, fish ponds, and greenhouses.
The olive grove, of just over 400 olive trees produces approximately 4000kg per year. The almond trees bring production of approximately 300kg. Also, there are 20 young pistachio trees.
The property is connected to mains electricity and has PV Solar panels. Water from wells. It also is connected to the internet. Heating is provided by fireplaces and radiators fired on gas. The property is very close to the surrounding villages, 15 minutes to Arriate, 15 minutes to Ronda, and 1.5 hours to Málaga International Airport, and 80 minutes to the mondain Marbella with golf courses and beaches.
