Beautifully restored, the cortijo does that name proud, echoing all the charm
and grandeur of a true Andalusian
country home. Here, white-plastered
walls shimmer in the sunlight like a fata
morgana in the desert. Except, this isn’t
a desert, but rather a verdant land
drained by an almost perennial river
that attracts a wealth of plant species,
birds and even mammals such as the
mongoose.
Set a little off the road between Ronda
and Setenil de las Bodegas, Cortijo Cuevas del Marqués derives its name
from the troglodyte tradition of Setenil,
where to this day cave homes continues
to be occupied. Others have been
converted into quaint little tapas bars
and restaurants that add colour to this
steeply set village whose shops and
services form the local reference for the
inhabitants of our imposing property.
Its arched gateway draws upon the ageold
tradition of landed families, signalling
that this is a house of note, and but for
the absence of herds of livestock it could
very well be a ranch. |
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Following the long driveway and passing
under the arches you come to a classic
Andalusian farmyard configuration that
is however so stylishly decorated that
it’s really a courtyard that invites one to
sit down and take in the beauty of the
setting.
No chickens will be scurrying
about as you do so, nor will you feast
on the questionable fragrance of manure,
but in every other sense this property
exhales the noble ambience of a country
home.
Step into the entrance hall and this
impression is reaffirmed, with authentic
terracotta floors, wood beamed ceilings
and soft-edged plastered walls confirming
the rustic credentials, albeit with a distinctly stylish and contemporary feeling.
Indeed, there
is an edge about this place that sets it apart from many a
charming yet somewhat stuffy country property.
No doubt
it’s down to the fact that the owners are designers and
renovation specialists who have lovingly rebuilt this property
from a crumbling state and restored it to its former glory– and more. |
Standing in a home like this you are immediately drawn to
one of two places: the large country kitchen or the stylishly
cosy living room, which has the added bonus of a grand
fireplace. In summer you would probably be off to the
swimming pool or on one of the terraces, all of which are
stunningly panoramic and many of which look out towards
Acinipo, perched on a rock in the distance. This old Roman
town, the original Ronda, lies on the other end of one of the
longer hiking trails around here, but it’s also fun to reach on
horseback. Once there you’ll be rewarded for your efforts
with breathtaking views back across the valley, which are
framed by the remnants of a once thriving Roman town.
Quite a place to have a picnic. |
Once inside, breakfast is strictly taken in the kitchen and
breakfast room, dinner in the dining room, and naturally
the host will proudly show you around the four stylish
bedrooms and two gorgeous bathrooms, perhaps even
allowing a glimpse of the study, although it is more likely that
visitors stay at the pretty little guest cottage.
Itself endowed
with a spacious living and dining room, a bedroom and a
bathroom with a roll-top bath, it is set a little aside from the
main house overlooking a mature garden with tall trees
and ancient olive groves. |
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Not surprisingly, in rural surroundings such as these, the
property also has stables, with rooms for two boxes plus
a tack-room, although these can be converted to create
another cottage or an office or gym. But to do that you
would first have to buy this wonderful country home.
FEATURES INCLUDE:
The main house - Entrance Hall, Sitting Room, Study, Dining Room, fully integrated Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Four Bedrooms (3 doubles, 1 large single), Two Bathrooms (one en-suite), and an additional Cloakroom.
The guest cottage - Entrance Hall, large Sitting / Dining Room with cloisters outside, one Double Bedroom, and a large Bathroom (with antique roll-top bath).
The Stable 'cottage' can be used as 2 loose boxes and a tack room, or an office / studio, etc, or possibly additional accommodation.
There are 2 covered pergolas - both great dining places.
The tiled pool is 9x5m, and there is a separate pool house with all the equipment.
MAIN HOUSE – 4 BEDROOMS / 2 BATHROOMS + CLOAKROOM
GUEST COTTAGE – 1 BEDROOM / 1 BATHROOM
PLOT: 40,000m2 with possibility of 30,000m2 more
BUILT: 300m2 + 1,000m2 TERRACES/PATIOS
STABLES: 30m2
UTILITY COTTAGE: 18m2
POOL: 9x5m
Price €1,750,000
To Request a viewing please call +34 952 787 317 or Email us using our online form which can be found here
ADDED INFORMATION FOR THOSE WANTING TO COMBINE THE PROPERTY AS THEIR OWN PERSONAL HOME & AS AN INVESTMENT TO BRING IN AN EXCELLENT INCOME RUNNING THE PROPERTY AS A LUXURY GUEST HOUSE WITH RENTAL COTTAGES & SUITES.
THE FOLLOWNG CHANGES ARE SUGGESTIONS THAT COULD BE EASILY ACHIEVED TO MAKE ADDITIONAL RENTAL ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE. |
Firstly an adjacent plot of land is available for purchase & this joined together with the existing finca we are offering, gives the added advantage of increasing the maximum density of building allowed on the two joined plots. The price of this plot can be negotiated when viewing the property.
THE POTOENTIAL SUITES FOR ANYONE WANTING TO RUN A LUXURY GUEST HOUSE COULD BE AS FOLLOWS;
1) The current guest suite in the adjoining 2 storey building to the main house, could be changed into 2 guest suites by converting the large sitting room into a further guest suite with en-suite bathroom & pergola covered patio.
2) The stables & their adjoining pergola covered terrace could be converted to create a further 2 suites, or an entirely independent cottage with kitchen, sitting room, a double bedroom & en –suite bath room. All of which would have their own patios & terraces.
3) There are other out buildings such as the pig sties which can officially be converted into any type of agricultural structure such as stables, barns, storage rooms etc. etc.
Finally another suggestion for added rental potential income is that if the owners wanted to move into one of the suites or the new cottage for example, the whole of the main house could be rented out just for peak times, at a very high rate, such as High Season Summer, Christmas & possibly Easter.
This could be extremely lucrative & very popular. |
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