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Set
within its own grounds of 30 acres, approached by a palm shaded
driveway, in the foothills below Gaucin, Cortijo La Hoya looks out
across an unspoilt valley towards Jimena del la Frontera. On a clear
day you can see the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in Africa.
The house has recently been renovated
and extended significantly from the original farmhouse in the valley
and hence lends its name to the Community. Built in the classical
Spanish style of a Cortijo (painted white with green doors and
windows, all built around a central courtyard), the constructed area
measures approximately 500 sq metres.
The house provides
spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to 16 people and is
ideal for families and children. A large 70 sqm Hallway opens into
the lovely central courtyard which we have filled with
sweet-smelling fruit trees, shrubs and night-scented plants. The
main bedrooms and living rooms lead off the courtyard. Four of the
bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms.
The
seventh and eighth bedrooms are on the upper floor of the south east
side of the courtyard, which has been designed as a children’s area.
The walls have been painted with striking trompe d’oeils and the
whole area has been decorated in the style of a Moroccan tent.
There are three sitting rooms.
From
the hallway is a circular stone staircase up to a tranquil first
floor drawing room, with an open fire and plenty of books. From its
balcony one sees all the way to the Atlas mountains of Africa. The
spacious main living room is double height with a large open fire,
flat screen TV, Bose music system, a wide range of DVDs and a
wonderful collection of books. The third sitting room forms part of
the children’s wing with its own TV, DVD and electric piano.
Besides the main Dining
Room, there are three separate dining areas outside, each capable of
seating 16 people. There is a separate Laundry room with two washing
machines and an Ironing Board. The House has central Heating for the
cooler months and there are also three open fires and a wood-burning
Stove. There is an extra Fridge on one of the terraces.
It
has the distinct feeling of a family house, rather than just a
property for rent.
There are several terraces both for entertaining and finding peace
and quiet. Hammocks, a croquet lawn, ping pong table, Badminton and
Broadband Internet are all on offer.
With six bedrooms on the ground floor, La Hoya is fully
wheel-chair accessible.
Swimming
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