7 bedroom Country House for sale

Girasol Homes is deligthed to bring this AMAZING once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a luxurious, principal estate house with swimming pool, hunting lodge, and redundant barn, situated on 650 hectares in the heart of the Sierra de Segura Natural Park - a much visited rural tourism area at a fantastic price!

★ A superbly restored, luxurious and spacious 7 bedroom (all twin or double rooms), 100 year-old farmhouse with a private swimming pool - Cortijo de Rio Madera;

★ A hunting lodge “Casa Del Cazador” which has 3 bedrooms and mains electricity connected.
This covers around 400m2 and includes a large garage, and has planning permission for a very large swimming pool.

★ Redundant barn with planning permission for conversion to a 365m2 third house with swimming pool;

★ 650 hectares of land which is situated within the Sierra de Segura – a much visited rural tourism area.

The cortijo is absolutely stunning and covers around 500m2. It was built in two different periods and has been completely restored sympathetically and to a very high standard by local artisans and architects, maintaining the original stone and timber features whilst incorporating the latest environmentally friendly technology. It has had mains electricity (plus solar generator) and back-up transformer, solar power and under-floor heating installed. There is private water and drainage, and wood from the estate is used for the large open fireplace and stoves. There is satellite broadband and tv (wireless throughout principal house); and excellent mobile phone coverage over the finca.

It´s set over two floors and boasts -
A kitchen
Larder and Laundry room
Two living rooms
A dining room
Seven double/twin bedrooms
Six bathrooms
A library
A family/games room
TV room

Outside there is:
The private swimming pool, barbecue area and large pergola-shaded terrace all set in a wide and beautiful valley within the estate.
A large dining terrace;
A viewing terrace;
A large, covered barbeque with chimney;
Open garage for 2 cars;
Children’s play area;

....all set within the stunning countryside within the estate.

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The Casa del Cazador is very light and airy has a large kitchen, an open plan living area comprising of a lounge with open fireplace, dining and sitting area and a TV corner, and it even has its own bar!! It has 3 bedrooms (two of which have ensuite bathrooms), and a bathroom.

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The finca offers the opportunity to harvest renewable energy with wood and natural sunshine providing free solar energy over 300 days every year. It also has its own springs and bore-hole water supplies that are sufficient for all current and future requirements in terms of quantity and quality.

The estate offers agricultural potential with arable land and has many miles of nature tracks ideal for hiking or mountain biking, and due to the lack of light and air pollution it´s perfect for art, photography and astronomy. There’s an abundance of wildlife so it´s ideal for those that enjoy hunting and there’s a wooden high seat for still hunting and wildlife observation.

Planning permission has also been granted in the past for -
A warden’s lodge with 2 bedrooms
Two tennis courts
Large garage to fit tractor and 4 wheel drive vehicles
Storage rooms
Stables, a ménage and paddock.

The finca offers superb sport and holds an excellent resident stock of high quality
big game. The abundance of food and wáter within the managed habitat means that both species of deer and the wild boar offer good body weights and memorable trophies. Furthermore unusually the hunting plan provides for the taking of a Spanish Ibex which is highly notable.

The Natural Park is home to a wide variety of animal species ranging from the tiny and exquisite ‘viola cazorliense’ (Cazorla violet) to wild boar, eagles, vultures, mountain goats, wild cats, deer and the Valverde lizard. The breeding and reintroduction into the wild of one of the largest birds in the word, the vulture- eagle (Gypaetus Barbatus) is being carried out near the estate. The Authorities have catalogued 125 different species of birds in the Natural Park, of which 26 are birds of prey and 30% of all the flora in the Spanish peninsula is found here.

The estate has many miles of forest and mountain tracks for both walking and mountain biking, as well as currently offering 4 wheel drive excursions into the mountains.

The estate is located in an unspoilt, hidden part of Spain in the heart of the Sierra de Segura Natural Park in the Jaén province of Andalucia. This province is Spain’s largest protected area and boasts four Natural Parks, a series of mountain ranges with peaks over 2,000 meters high, beautiful valleys, lakes and rivers.

The Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park was established in 1986 as an area of outstanding natural beauty. With an area of over 2,000 square kilometres, it is the largest protected area in Spain and the second largest in Europe.

It was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1983 and also a Special Protection Area for migratory birds in 1988. The area is home to a wealth of animals, birds, plants and trees. Jaén is the world’s leading producer of olives and olive oil.

A small commercial airport for private jet landing is around 150 kms away. Helicopters can land on the estate.

The nearest small shop for essentials is located in the hamlet of Rio Madera, some 10 minutes away. Segura de la Sierra is a 25 minute drive with shops, good restaurants and a medical clinic.

The estate is equally accessible from the airports at Granada, Alicante, Madrid, Valencia, and Seville. The car journey from Alicante or Granada airport to the estate is an enjoyable and scenic one.

Approximate driving distances:
Granada - 3 hours
Alicante 3.25 hours
Madrid - 4.5 hours
Valencia - 4.5 hours
Malaga - 4.5 hours
Seville - 5 hours

An amazing opportunity not to be missed!!