Property For Sale Guajar-Alto,Spain

Superb 4 Bed Finca with Stunning Views for Sale in Guajar Alto Los Guajares Granada Spain


Working Olive Farm



Euro Resales Property iD: 9826763





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Property Location



Guajar Alto, Los Guajares

Granada Provence

18615



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Property Details



Famed for their stunning natural beaches and welcoming atmosphere, Spain is quite simply one of the most desirable places to live across Europe. On offer here is a chance to make a smart investment into this magnificent part of the world with this fantastic property.



Going to the mountains, is like going home


if you are looking to live off grid, with the feeling of a remote mountain life; yet only a short drive from civilisation, you will find no better property in Spain than Cortijo de Tajos.

To access the property, you pass through the mountain village of Guajar Alto. 'Guajar Alto is one of the three villages in the valley called Los Guajares. The three villages (Guajar Fondon, Guajar Faraguit, Guajar Alto) were founded by the Moors. El Penon is a prominent natural fortress of rock above the village'.

As you pass through the village and climb up into the Sierra de los Guajares the immediate views of rugged rocky mountainside, deep ravines, and limestone cliffs, with distant views of forested hills, are mesmerising. The views along the twisty mountain road to the house of towering limestone cliffs, rugged crumbling rock faces, are just beautiful. Cortijo de Tajos comes unmistakably into view, sitting atop a limestone cliff in the middle of a gorge that passes each side of the bluff upon which it sits. Absolutely stunning.

it takes approximately 10 minutes to drive the forestal camino, before arriving at the gates of Cortijo de Tajos and a concrete drive leads you to the front door of the house. You are in a different world. A world that belongs to just you and the mountains; and of course, the animals that will live with you.

On reaching the front door, you are greeted with the most stunning view. You look south towards the Mediterranean Sea, across the hills and valleys, with the winding gravel road heading back down towards the village. in the early morning, you will witness the most beautiful sunrises. At night, with a clear sky, the stars never fail to impress as the shadows on the night of the full moon.

The property is extremely well built and is fully legal with all permissions available even down to the fencing of some of the boundaries. There is a dedicated and legal water right incorporated into the Statutes de La Regante which cannot be interfered with. The property is fully off grid with a good quality (expandable) solar system. There is a legal sewage system in place.

The house consists of three large double bedrooms which can accommodate with ease, two double beds in each room and a single room or small double/office.

There are two bathrooms one on each floor. An imposing hallway leads you from the upstairs bedrooms to the downstairs area which is large, open plan and leads out onto the veranda. There is a large veranda and patios for relaxing.

There is a large fully fenced garden area to keep pets safe.

The grounds have been superbly restored to an extremely high standard. There are grape vines in abundance, apple, lemon, plum, orange and kaki trees pomegranates, pear and carob. it is entirely possible to be completely food self-sufficient living at the house.

There is scope for the planting of a significant number of avocado trees.

The terraces are enchanting. One in particular leads down to an intriguing limestone rocky outcrop where the Rio de la Toba runs through property. A great place to cool down on a hot day.

There is a large workshop on the property and a pump house which feed the drip irrigation system that waters the plants and olive trees.

Cortijo de Tajos is situated in a spectacular position in the unsurpassed beauty of the Los Guajares Mountains in southern Spain.

At an altitude of just under 800 meters, the mountains soar above either side of the property to altitudes of over 1300 with the easily accessible summits offering 360-degree views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and the southern coast line.

To the south, on a clear day the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea can be easily seen flowing towards the shores of Morocco.

The pine forests protect the baren rocks from erosion and provide a wonderful habitat for the flora and fauna of the area which never ceases to be amazing at all seasons of the year but, especially in spring, when the Rio de La Toba and early rains bring the spring flowers to life.

Wild Boar roam in secret and silence with their young; and what a pleasure it is to see a family strolling along the road at midnight. Genet Cat patrol the property, Pine Martens clamber across the irrigation pipes for water and the foxes play on the terraces on a full moon.

The ibex graze in the garden and Red Dear can be seen at higher altitudes. The bird life is wonderful and there is nothing like the sight of the Vulture migration in the autumn as they move in flocks of hundreds, high in the sky on the way back to Africa.

The nearest village is Guajar Alto. This is a 45-minute stroll or ten-minute drive in the car. The track is well maintained; does not need a 4 x 4 but a high clearance vehicle would be sensible. The road is maintained by the forestry department each year and when necessary.

From the village, travelling South, is a Tarmac Road down to Motril, Salobrena and the coast. Travelling North, you can take the gravel camino all the way across the Sierra de Los Guajares,

Salobrena is a lovely town with a lovely ancient castle. it is mostly quiet in the winter and is fabulous for private beach time or a meal by the calm blue Mediterranean Sea. it gets busy in the month of August with local tourists.

Motril is also a nice town, a little more cosmopolitan and it has everything you need. And more.

Both towns have good local schools and there is an international school in Almunecar.

There is a great bus service from both Motril and Salobrena to all over Spain by Alsa. They run on time are clean, efficient and cheaply priced.



Agriculture


Cortijo de Tajos consists of twenty acres of land much of which does not need to be maintained; simply enjoyed.



There are over three hundred olive trees under irrigation and another 300 which have been abandoned on a piece of land to the south of the property. These trees could be rejuvenated or with permissions planted to avocados. There is a legal water right on the property which cannot be interfered with.



The trees and the Cortijo lands have been lovingly restored by the owners over a period of ten years. The agricultural aspects of the Cortijo are immaculately presented. All tools and agricultural equipment will be included in the sale.



The surrounding countryside offers a dream come true to those that seek tranquillity and peace. it is a hiker's/biker's paradise.


Cortijo de Tajos is a lifestyle choice and for those that wish to embrace it, there is probably no better place. it is a paradise.




ABOUT THE AREA


About town


Granada is a province of southern Spain, in the eastern part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. it is bordered by the provinces of Albacete, Murcia, Almeria, Jaen, Cordoba, Malaga, and the Mediterranean Sea. its capital city is also called Granada. The province covers an area of 12,531 km2


Spain's region of Andalucia is composed