Concepcion Equestrian

Concepcion Equestrian An exceptional equestrian property with outstanding views toward El Torcal and the surrounding countryside, with separate guest house and lovely swimming pool, this really is an amazing property This is a genuinely rare opportunity to purchase a 100% legally reformed magnificent Country House, set within an extensive plot of fertile, arable farmland. In a superb location, on the outskirts of the village of Villanueva de la Concepcion and unusually for a country property, with excellent access from the tarmac country road to the entrance of the property.

The first impression from the property is of the quite breath taking panoramic views from every angle of the house, visible are the Serrania de Ronda mountains and the El Torcal Natural Park’s distinctive limestone escarpment and the open rolling hills distinctive to this area. The original farmhouse was totally reconstructed between 2006 & 2007 by the current owner’s, who designed the interior to suit their own lifestyle, but cleverly planning the layout so that it could be adapted to allow for change of use of some of the rooms if required by a new owner in the future.

The house has been constructed to recreate a faithful representation of a Andalusian gentleman’s cortijo of the last century. The use of natural stone, terracotta clay tiling and exposed wooden beams and white washed plaster walls, keep the feel of the property totally authentic. However, modern day comforts are not forgotten! The entire ground floor benefits from under floor heating – a dual system that can also be used in summer to cool the floors, making air conditioning totally superfluous, windows are double glazed.

The farmhouse is split over two levels, the ground floor has been designed to be the principal living area, dominated by a large open plan kitchen with dining area and open fireplace, a spacious salon with another open fireplace, this room has superb west facing views and gives access to an excellent external terrace. There are two adjoining studies, each designed to give a private work area. Either of these rooms could be used as bedrooms if required. Next to the kitchen is a large multi purpose laundry/utility room.

The master bedroom suite is on the ground floor and is comprised of a large bedroom, dressing room and en-suite bathroom. On the first floor there are two guest bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom. There is a roof terrace accessible from the east-facing bedroom. The west-facing bedroom overlooks the valleys of the village and the mountain ridge of the El Torcal Park.

A separate 60sqm self-contained guest cottage with a large covered terrace situated in the grounds a short distance from the main house. The cottage has a large bedroom, bathroom with walk in shower, open plan kitchen, living room with open fireplace. This is built in the same traditional Andalusian style with exposed beams, terracotta tile flooring and wish washed walls. There is plunge pool and BBQ area.

Set in 140,000 m2 of land the equestrian facilities are excellent with two mènages, first a 20 x 40 meters menage, the second a round mènage of 20 meters diameter. There are several paddocks, all fenced and with electric and water points, some of the paddocks also have covered shelters. There is a stable block of four large stables, a hay barn and workshop, 140m2 total built size, tack and feed rooms, walk in shower for horses annexed to the stable block. The entire stable area has gated entry from the driveway and is surrounded with a two metre high wall to provide privacy to the cortijo.

SERVICES The property is connected to mains 3 phase electricity, the property has its own deep – and surface- wells which could cover daily consumptive need but predominantly is used for watering gardens. There is also a 25.000 liter deposit installed, which is filled with town (drinking) water delivered by truck.

LOCATION The estate is only two minutes driving distance from the village of Villanueva de la Concepción, which has all amenities including supermarkets, medical center, dentist, veterinarian, restaurants and bars, a petrol station, mechanics and many local shops. The A45 to Malaga/Granada/Cordoba is just 8 km from the property, as is the entry of the new Pedrizas tollway ( AP46) which leads you in 20 minutes to the heart of the Costa del Sol. The city of Malaga with its superb city center, beaches and international airport is just 30 minutes drive, Seville,Cordoba, Granada ( Sierra Nevada skiing resorts) in just one hour.

Viewing arrangements Concepcion Equestrian is for sale at 950.000 Euros. Viewing is strictly by appointment with selling agents Images of Andalucia. To make an appointment either email propertysales@imagesofandalucia.com Telephone 0034 603 424 175 Skype imagesofandalucia www.imagesofandalucia.com