Country house for sale in Canillas De Aceituno, Axarquia, Andalusia, Spain

Essential Properties are delighted to offer this luxurious country estate enjoying a highly successful and award-winning business located in a spectacular mountain position, boasting sensational views.

The estate is set upon its own private hilltop, approx. 550 metres above sea level, enjoying ever-changing panoramic views over the Sierra Tejada mountain range, the spectacular National park, nearby Lake Vinuela and the sea.

The estate comprises of two independent cortijos that are perfectly positioned approx. 150 metres apart, ensuring ultimate seclusion and privacy.

Both properties feature a walled "Andalusian-style" courtyard and are separated by mature Mediterranean gardens.

Each property enjoys its own private pool plus numerous terraces, chill-out zones and beautifully designed and landscaped gardens.

Cortijo El Carligto

Dates back over 150 years and has been lovingly renovated by the current owner. The property oozes charm and character and is perfectly combined with a modern and stylish finish. The elevated ceilings and abundance of French doors and windows, create light and spacious rooms.

The accommodation features 4 double bedrooms: Two of which enjoy en suites. The master bedroom features an ensuite boasting a “Hamman-style” bath, a private terrace, and an outdoor shower. There is also a family bathroom plus a guest bathroom.

The secluded gardens are beautifully landscaped featuring an abundance of mature trees, flowers, and shrubs. The pool terrace boasts a charming covered terrace and outdoor kitchen/ barbecue area. This idyllic setting creates the perfect area to dine “al fresco” whilst reveling over the spectacular mountain and sea views.

The Hunting Lodge is a modern property combining rustic charm with an elegant finish.

This beautiful property offers spaciously stylish living areas, and three double bedrooms: All of which boast en suites plus a guest bathroom. Incredible sun terraces, picturesque patios, and landscaped gardens lead to the sensational heated swimming pool. From this vantage point, the views are simply breathtaking.

Additional Features:

Both properties feature traditional open fireplaces and wood-burning stoves combined with underfloor heating using energy-efficient heat pumps, air conditioning inverter units providing instant cooling/heating plus solar panels.

This luxurious estate is currently run as a luxury holiday rental which has been featured on numerous occasions within the Conde Nast Traveller awarded “ Best Rural Escape in Spain” Gold List 2019.The owner has sourced and created a full team of staff and service providers including a property manager and concierge, gardener and maintenance person, housekeepers, drivers, and personal chefs, who would happily continue to work with the new owners ( if required). Either one or both properties can operate as a rental business and generate an extremely healthy income. The revenue gained would not only cover the annual living and maintenance costs but also create a generous yearly income.

This unique estate is set within the beautiful unspoiled area of La Axarquia in Malaga province. The elevated hilltop position ensures spectacular views and smoldering sunsets are guaranteed.

Set between Alcaucin and Canillas de Aceituno, both picturesque white villages offering traditional local bars, shops, and restaurants. The coast is only a 35-minute drive and Malaga airport is 50 minutes.

A unique opportunity to purchase both a home and an established business or simply to escape the modern world and appreciate the wonder of nature.