Restored Cortijo - Costa de la Luz
Vejer de la Frontera - Conil
Cádiz
A tastefully renovated 3 bedroom house with two self-contained cottages in a prime position with stunning 360 degree views.
The situation of this restored cortijo could not be bettered. Located on the Costa de la Luz, in the province of Cadiz between Vejer de la Frontera and Conil.
The cottage is situated in a quiet and secluded position on the top of a hill with breathtaking views to Africa, the Atlantic Ocean and Cadiz. The property has been extremely well restored to provide excellent living accommodation of a guest reception room, lounge / diner with large wood burning stove, fully fitted kitchen, utility room, mater bedroom with en-suite bathroom with sunken bath and integral shower, 2 further bedrooms and shower room. The roof terrace offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and across the sea to Africa.
Also included are two self-contained one bedroom cottages which will provide significant letting income.
Total Build 250 m2
Total Land 16,000 m2
Overview of the area
The stretch of Atlantic coast between Cadiz and Tarifa, with its long, clean, beautiful sandy beaches and small coves has for many years been a popular location for holiday makers from all over Spain and as every year passes the area is becoming more popular as an ideal place for relocation from Great Britain and mainland Northern Europe.
As well as the unspoilt, clean, golden sandy beaches of Conil and El Palmar and the pueblos blancos (white villages) of Vejer, Medina Sidonia or Arcos de la Frontera, the wide open countryside and historic cities offers a wide variety of interest and activities all year round.
Currently there are some 15 golf courses between Gibraltar and Seville, and over the next five years this number is expected to increase to 50, making it an ideal area for property investment.
The Main House Build 144 m2. From the tarmacked parking area an arched gateway leads into a large charming courtyard, with shrubs and a muscatel grape vine, that offers shade in the summer. Entering through the courtyard there is a large reception room with an office/bedroom to the right. An archway leads to a central vestibule from which (1) an archway leads to a private guest bedroom with separate shower room, with toilet and washbasin (2) a solid studded pine door leads to the main bedroom with en suite sunken bath and fitted wardrobes. (3) A further archway leads you to the 28 sq mt living room with lovely views to Medina Sidonia and a large wood burner. Off which an archway leads to a fully fitted kitchen with integral fridge, oven and gas hob. In the utility room there is a larder and a convenient side entrance to the main building. Two bottled gas supplies provide hot water and gas to the hob. Room dimensions Conservatory / Reception 14’11” x 11’2”, double windows to front courtyard. Bedroom 3/study 10’10” x 8’10”, window to patio.
Entered via a doorway from the reception room Central vestibule with skylight and archway to bedroom 2 and living room. Bedroom 2 11’6” x 10’7”, built in wardrobe, window to patio. Shower room 8’3” x 5’7, shower unit, washbasin, w.c. Master bedroom 13’0” x 11’0”, 2 built in wardrobes, east facing window to side garden, door through to En-suite bathroom 7’11” x 6’5”, sunken bath with shower, w.c., washbasin unit with cupboard under Lounge diner 22’9” x 12’4”, corner chimney, window with views towards Medina Sidonia, TV Ariel, SKY dish and Canal + dish. An archway to Kitchen 8’11” x 10’6”, fully tiled, range of pine cupboards under and over worktop, 1½ sink with drainer, built in oven, gas hob, oven hood, door to Utility room 12’10” x 5’11” with small window and built in larder cupboard, plumbing for washing machine or dishwasher.
Within the courtyard are two rounded rooms which are used as storage and laundry room and further storage under stairs that lead to a roof terrace. Other than pollution free night skies, the terrace offers all round views to Africa (south), the Atlantic Ocean (west), Cadiz, Medina Sidonia (north), Vejer and The sierra Blanquilla (east).
From the courtyard a gate leads to the central patio, with a winding path made of local stone that meanders through an easily maintained garden of shrubs, bougainvillea and palms trees.
Cottage1 Build 65 m2. The cottage is approached either through the first entrance to the property and along a driveway that runs parallel to the orchard or from the central patio. The cottage consists of reformed farm out buildings it is fully furnished and consists of :- A large terracotta tiled patio with its own plunge pool is surrounded by a hedge of shrubs, with views to the garden and Atlantic Ocean. From the patio the a double glass door leads to the lounge/dining room with an integral kitchen. A door leads to a central hallway that leads (1) to the double bedroom, with rounded walls and wardrobe (2) to the fully fitted bathroom, consisting of shower, washbasin, toilet and bidet, with rounded walls. Bottled gas is used for cooking and water heating. There is a terrestrial TV Ariel.
Cottage 2 Build 43 m2. Similar to cottage 1 is approached either through the first entrance to the property and along a driveway that runs parallel to the orchard leading to a car park / helicopter pad or from the central patio. The cottage is fully furnished and consists of :- A large terracotta tiled patio with its own plunge pool is surrounded by a various forms of hedging, with spectacular views to the garden and Atlantic Ocean. From the patio the a double glass door leads to the lounge/dining room with an integral kitchen. A door leads to the double bedroom, with wardrobe. Another door leads to the fully fitted bathroom, consisting of shower, washbasin, toilet and bidet. Bottled gas is used for cooking and water heating. There is a terrestrial TV Ariel Services During the reform, the property has been totally rewired and the supply has been raised to meet the requirements of a modern day cortijo and there is an abundance of electric sockets throughout.
The water is from a 100 metre deep bore-hole, with a 50 metre head of water. It is used for drinking as well as personal use and irrigation. A modern large double plastic sceptic tank handles the waste.
The Grounds
The main grounds cover an area of 10.000 m2 and consists of all the buildings, a large car-park and turning area, the central patio, lawn, a large vegetable patch that has been edged with citrus trees and 2nd parking area. A drive way through the centre of the property separates the large lawned orchard of figs, almond and olives.
Sprinkler and irrigation systems has been installed to minimise maintenance. The majority of the property is bounded by dry stone walls. There is a further field of 6.000 m2 that is currently used for grazing.
Price: 577.500 €
Note: Any additional information to the one mentioned in this report, will be given by the owner once visited the estate and in case serious interest of purchase exists. Indispensable to sign Visit Sheet before entering the property. Real estate agencies and intermediaries abstain.
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