Beautiful historic mill for sale in Gaucin, Malaga, Spain. Spectacular location in Andalusia, next to the Genal river, with additional 2 Hectares planted with avocado trees. This finca is a caprice for anyone who is looking to own something truly special. A retreat into nature, history, and the emblematic ways of life of Andalusians.
Direct access from the provincial road, by a short gravel track. A manual gate gives access to the track that leads down to the property. This track is lined by vines, pine trees, and many beautiful wild flowers. Upon arrival the vistas of the picturesque historic mill, the Crestellina mountain and the river will leave you in awe.
This country property is divided into different buildings: a 340m2 main house a 125m2 staff house and a 50m2 guest apartment. Hidden in your private forest lies the 40m2 winery. There is also a 13m2 storage and a 10m2 machine room. The main house and guest house are connected by a grand covered terrace of 143m2. This is the heart of the house, the place that brings the entire finca together.
The main house is built over 2 levels. On the ground floor an entrance hall, a large living and dining room with fireplace, and a kitchen. Separate a sitting or reading room and a guest bathroom. From this sitting room steps lead up to a spacious office. On the first floor furthermore 3 bedrooms en-suite. The master bedroom has also a dressing room. Authentic details remain present, like wooden ceilings and beams, charming arches, windows with shutters and the thick walls that served as natural cooling in the old days.
The staff house is composed of open living with kitchen. On the back connected with a large laundry room. On the first floor, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The guest apartment comprises 2 bedrooms, a sitting room and 1 bathroom.
The property is surrounded by beautiful terraces from which you can view beautiful artefacts like old waterways and mill stones. Additionally, the terraces join home with nature. You can walk onto the finca to collect fruit and vegetables from your garden. You can walk onto the myriad of trails that lead into the forest, into the avocado grove or to the Genal river. No matter where you are, you will enjoy the natural scenery. Here you have your own private paradise. As an interesting extra there is a small private winery and bodega.
On the top level of the property there is a free shaped pool, 11m in length and 3m on the widest point. Both the pool and river can be used to refresh during the spring and summer months.
The finca is fully fenced. The avocado plantation of 2Ha was mostly planted in 2019. Production in 2023 was 4.000Kg, sold at approximately 2.00-2.50€ per Kg. The entire finca is easily accesible on foot and car due to the well created paths. You can prepare wine in your own winery from the vines on your plot: moscatel, tempranillo and syrah. Roughly 200-300 bottles are produced per year, for personal use. Also on the plot there are an abundance of fruit trees: orange, mandarin, lemon, pomegranate, figs, membrillo and carob! And there is plenty of space to create an extensive vegetable garden. Also some olive trees from which you can produce home-branded olive oil. There is also a chicken pen.
This is the place to enjoy the Andalusian country life at its best. Connected to mains electricity. Water provided by a private well. There are 2 large water deposits one of 100.000l and another one of 50.000l on the finca. 7 solar panels for hot water. Heating via chimney and radiators, powered by a wood-burner on the ground floor and electric radiators and wood-burning stove on the upper floor.
It would be fairly easy to be fully independent on this finca. There is and abundance of water to grow your own food, you could have chicken and some sheep. Adding photovoltaic panels you can live fully off the grid. A private paradise! The property is sold furnished except personal items and paintings.
Located just 10 minutes from the stunning village of Gaucin, 25 minutes from the coast, 1 hour 25 minutes from the international airport of Malaga. A unique opportunity for those who want something special. DAFO is in process.
