Arcos de la Frontera - Cádiz - Andalucía
7 Bedroom Spanish Guesthouse

Extraordinary 15th-century seven bedroom property, set across five floors, with beautiful internal Andalusian patio, original features and private roof terrace offering stunning 360-degree views of surrounding town and countryside. Currently serving as a family home and guesthouse with all legal paperwork.

This could be your escape from the cold, grey northern climes to a place with more than 300 days of guaranteed sunshine each year. Wake up to beautiful mornings leading into sun soaked afternoons - your dream lifestyle far removed from the stresses of modern day living.

A magical, spiritual, romantic haven awaits you in Arcos de la Frontera, capital of the famous 'white villages', in sunny southern Spain.

The Property

The house dates back to the 15th century, and quite possibly to the era of Moorish occupation, and has unusually high vaulted ceilings and spacious rooms. There are two double bedrooms en suite, a separate apartment (with two bedrooms, lounge and bathroom with a bath). The ground floor, which currently serves as the family home, has three bedrooms, a bathroom, a lounge and a kitchen / dining room.

The traditional rustic kitchen, sympathetically refurbished, and the ample dining area exude all the charm of Andalusian living, using carefully selected local materials such as brick, tile and marble. Wrought iron clad double doors open out onto a pretty narrow street bring the authentic Spanish feel even closer.

There is a four-tiered large and private roof terrace with a magnificent view of the church, lake and Sierra de Grazalema mountain range. This provides the perfect setting for the current B&B guests to relax and unwind. Equally it could provide the perfect venue for retreats, small conferences, painting groups or your bespoke dream business in the sun.

The roof terrace has a large selection of potted plants collected over the years, including lemon, orange and olive trees, geraniums, cacti and herbs. From here you, your family and guests can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding countryside - perfect for breakfast, barbeques or dinner parties - as you drench yourself in the unique light of the area (from which the Costa de la Luz gets its name - Coast of Light).

There is a local farmers' market within two minutes' walk of the house, along with a pastry / bread shop, a butchers, fishmongers and tobacconist, plus many bars, restaurants and even a junior school (age 3-11).

The ample lounge provides a tranquil and cool retreat from the sizzling summer temperatures. The high vaulted ceilings and thick ancient walls maintain an even temperature in the property all year round.

Property Details

Cellar: 4.92m x 2.45m Arched ceiling with small street level window, ideal for a flamenco bar or for storing wine and comestibles.

Underground well: Dimensions unknown

Ground floor

Kitchen: 5.67m x 2.83m
With fitted base units made of Andalusian brick and original floor tiles and grey marble work surface. Dishwasher, electric oven, four ring gas hob, gas hot water heater, large fridge/freezer, double sink, huge larder and a traditional corner cupboard. Artisan window and large double doors with wrought iron railings leading out onto street.

Patio: 33,39m2
This unique yet traditional Andalusian patio is a wonderful space for entertaining and relaxing. It has the high vaulted ceiling using original brick work and also a transparent roof, creating an airy and light feeling as you enter the property.  The floor is marble and the walls are white washed. There is an original Roman stone.

Lounge: 4.10m x 5.05m
 Impressive vaulted ceiling and 3 huge arched picturesque double doors, double shuttered window. Airy and spacious with a special cave style atmosphere offering protection from the heat and allowing cosiness in the winter. The current owners use a portable and economical gas fire for heating.

Bedroom 1: 5.15m x 3.35m
A large cave style dwelling leading to the bathroom and utility room with 5 electric power points and a built in double wardrobe. Wonderfully cool in summer and warm and cosy in winter. Again the current owners use gas heating. Leading to en suite shared family bathroom and utility room.

Bedroom 2: 4.25m x 3.40m
Beautiful, light and airy room with 2 large double glazed windows looking out onto the street. Large walk in wardrobe, with 4 electric power points, beautiful, original floor tiles, leading to en suite shared family bathroom and utility room.

Bedroom 3: 4.32m x 2.55m
High vaulted ceiling with corner cupboard and feature window leading to patio.

Bathroom and utility room: 4.32m x 2.55m
Recently refurbished with stylish grey andaluz tiles and white porcelain sink and toilet and large walk in shower. 2 double glazed windows leading out onto the main street, original floor tiles and washing machine, ironing facilities.

Staircase leading to first floor apartment: 6.89m

First floor

Apartment: 34.9m2
The entire floor of the apartment is traditional ceramic tiles.

Lounge: 11.6m2
Charming, rustic style beamed ceiling with fridge, TV, DVD player and 2 shuttered artisan windows.

Bathroom: 3.52m2
With a bath, shower, porcelain toilet, bidet and basin.

Bedroom 4: 14.42m2
Romantic rustic style beamed double bedroom with built in andaluz style brick shelves. Shuttered artisan window.

Bedroom 5: 5.89m2
Spacious single bedroom with shuttered artisan window, rustic beams and andaluz style brick shelves.

Passageway: 3.97m2

Steps up to roof terrace

Second floor

Bedroom 6: 10.93 m2
Attractive twin bedroom with west facing view (double glazed). Overhead Moroccan style light and exposed original brickwork. Electrical, telephone and TV points.

En suite: 3.31m2
Walk in shower cubicle, porcelain toilet and rustic style basin. Artisan window looking out onto private roof terrace.

Bedroom 7: 11.27m2
A double bedroom with double glazed window looking over private roof terrace and the impressive church of San Pedro. Overhead Moroccan style light, electrical, telephone and TV points.

En suite: 4.23m2

Steps up to next level of roof terrace

Third floor

Store room: 4.10m x 2.83m
Home to boilers, water pressure motor, water deposits, satellite dish

Wrought iron steps up to next level of roof terrace

Fourth floor

Open viewpoint area: 4.10m x 2.83m

Price: 419.000 €

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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