€400,000

Local Village House

DESCRIPTION

A unique and lovingly restored village house with a spacious multi-level courtyard, several balconies and a roof top terrace. Only 6 minutes from motorway and 15 minutes from the sea. The house has 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and the potential for a further 2 bedrooms from the existing accommodation. There is a split level reception area and a grand drawing room, as well as a number of inside and outside dining areas.

ACCOMODATION

Enter this delightful property through the large original wooden double doors and you find yourself in a split level reception area . To the left is a small seating area and up 3 more steps is a lovely dining area . Off the seating area is a small doorway into a good size utility area and storage room . To the right of the front door is a textured glass door which opens into a charming double guest bedroom with en-suite shower bathroom . Windows overlook the quiet lane to the front.

Ahead from the reception area you enter a large courtyard with mature date palms and a carob tree, 2 flowing water features and grapevines producing both red and white grapes. Leading up to the right is a flight of stone steps that take you up to a wooden veranda, off which lies a grand drawing room . This room is surprisingly large for a village house and boasts high ceilings, original stone floor and tall windows on both sides of the room with another small balcony overlooking the lane. To the right is a small doorway into a twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom . At the end of the wooden veranda is an unusually shaped, well lit room which the current owner have utilised as a studio .

Descend to the peaceful courtyard again and turn right to two ancient carved stone arches, under which is an outdoor informal dining area . This has been decorated in traditional colours and has an attractive “trompe l'oeil” on the wall at one end. This space also contains the entrance to the kitchen and informal sitting room , both of which are of a good size and have windows overlooking the lane. The kitchen contains good storage and all general amenities. At the far end of the outdoor dining area is a small doorway into what was the donkey shed. During the restoration great care was taken to keep the original features, including a surprising piece of archaeological history in the shape of Roman column remnants, integrated into the walls. The current occupiers have used this room as a winter dining room .

Across the courtyard and up some wide stone steps is another building, originally the stable block and now a handsome master bedroom with spacious en-suite bathroom . Through the bathroom is a good size dressing room with plenty of hanging space. Leading up the outside of this building is the original stone steps which take you up to another covered veranda overlooking the courtyard and a generous proportioned study . Off to the side of this veranda are steps down onto a roof top terrace with pergola and grapevine.

This unique property “oozes” charm and character and would make a stunning home or holiday retreat. It is in fine condition, but would benefit from some updating. Inspection is highly recommended for the serious buyer.

TITLE DEEDS

Title deeds are available.