4 bedroom Country House for sale

EXCEPTIONAL - DETACHED 4 BEDROOM, 5 BATHROOM CORTIJO WITH LAND AND POOL LOCATED AMONGST THE OLIVE TREES CLOSE TO CASTILLO DE LOCUBIN IN THE PROVINCE OF JAEN IN ANDALUCIA. THE LAND IS 5821 SQM AND THE PROPERTY 394 SQMThis stunning property has to be seen to be fully appreciated not only for its location but the extensive reform and updating the current owners have undertaken, all a very high spec. The property sits in the Countryside close to the lovely Town of Castillo de Locubin famous for its Cherries and is reached easily by several good lanes from 3 local villages (a 4x4 is not needed). The location is peaceful and private; however, it is not isolated as the town can be reached within 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes walking. The 5821 sqm land is filled with around 50 olive trees, almonds, pomegranate, figs and grapes. There is also a wooden carport and several parking areas for several vehicles and a garage/workshop to the front of the house, incorporating a wood store and boiler for the outdoor kitchen and pool shower room. The property has security cameras, and an alarm fitted.The property is walled and gated and on entering there is a huge, terraced area with mature planting and a large grape vine with stunningly aromatic lavender bed to the front of the property. The terrace offers several spaces for relaxing and enjoying the Andalucian sun and has many seating areas for al fresco dining. There is a large 4-person hot tub (separate) and seating in one area and to the front of the terrace there is a covered dining area and a large covered fully equipped outdoor kitchen and bar area with a gas hob, fire pit and Pizza oven (separate), a fantastic space for entertaining. There is access here then to the pool area where there is shower room with sink, WC and walk in shower and storage. A gate then leads to the pool area. The pool is 6 m by 2 m and the area is not only very sunny but private and is not over looked. There are areas to relax and enjoy the pool including a pergola with a wood burner fire for cooler evenings. The pool machine room is also a great storage space. There are several entrances into the main house one leading directly via a stable door into the kitchen or one leading into the hallway, among others. The kitchen is a great size and has recently been refitted to a very high standard in modern colours and appliances and marble worktops. There is a breakfast bar then to the rear is a good-sized utility room housing the washing and drying machines and ample storage space. The side door then leads into the entrance hallway where there is access again to the front terraces and a downstairs cloak room consisting of a WC and sink. There is also a pellet burner in this area. From the entrance hall there is a family lounge off here with an inset fire and the ceiling has a beautiful, beamed finish. Stairs in the entrance hall lead up to the first floor of this part of the house. There are two internal staircases, the first leads up to a landing area with storage then front facing a large family bathroom with a deep-set sunken bath and fabulous views out to the open countryside. There is also a raised walk-in shower, WC and a lovely basin with a vanity unit, heated towel rails and two good-sized walk-in storage cupboards. On this level there is also a master bedroom with a wall mounted air conditioning / heating unit. This again is a great size with many traditional features and access to a large private roof top sun terrace again with great views across the open Countryside.On the ground floor from the entrance hall there is also a very large family dining room ideal for entertaining. This room again has many original features which have been restored and enhanced by the current owners. There is then access to another hallway with two large walk in storage cupboards. Leading on from this there is a very good-sized office that steps down to a large gym, where access to the pool area can also be found. This area can also be accessed from the front patios. The gym and office benefit from a wall mounted air conditioning / heating unit. This area could be changed very easily to create a separate kitchen and living space from the main part of the house enabling separate accommodation for guests and visitors.The first floor of this area is then accessed either externally from a staircase from the front patio or internally via a second internal staircase. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms. The first large guest bedroom has a lovely ensuite, again with many traditional features and storage. There is also a second bedroom and dressing room which has a mezzanine level housing the bed and good storage areas beneath it. There is access then into a large modern jack and jill bathroom with a beautiful walk-in shower with a rainforest shower head, double sink with a vanity unit, modern automatic mirror, heated towel rail and WC. Leading on from the bathroom is then another very large bedroom which can be accessed internally or externally. It has lots of light, an air conditioning / heating unit, a lovely Juliette balcony overlooking the pool area and out to the olive filled countryside.This property is simply ready to go. It has been well maintained and enhanced to a very high standard by its current owners. The property has endless opportunities due to its configuration, with a license in place the new owner could live privately and rent part of the house out or all of it. It is also ideal for a family with elderly relatives or extended family as it offers space and privacy. It is ideal for full time living or simply as a holiday home and would rent well (with a licensed in place)Castillo de Locubin is a popular Town with bars, restaurants, shops and health care. It is situated less than 40 minutes from the bustling city of Granada, the Costa Del Sol airport just over one hour 40 minutes, as is Malaga. This property has all you need for full time living or as a holiday home. The village itself hosts many fiestas including the most famous Cherry fiesta is held in June.This is a property that really needs to be seen to be appreciated and is ready and waiting for its new ownersPlease ask us for more information and enjoy the video - We have many more photos too!