Einfamilienvilla 4 Zimmer, Carretera de la Sierra-Lancha del Genil, Granada

A rare opportunity presents itself to acquire a substantial and unique property situated in a very quiet residential area within 10 mins walking distance of the centre of Granada and with open views of the Sierra Nevada. The property has been totally reformed to retain its original personality and character and it has been listed by the local authority as a result of its beautiful wrought ironwork and ¨Andalusian characteristics¨. The property consists of two buildings. The first, which fronts onto the street, comprises a studio/living area with an antique wood burning stove ( which can be used for cooking) a small work shop and a separate toilet/washroom. A folding triple door opens onto the patio garden which stands between this building and the main house , making it a very private and secluded space. A staircase leads up to a terrace on the roof of the building with wonderful views over Granada and the Sierra To the left of the patio is a carport and to the right an old fountain with water recycling The main building is sited on 3 floors. The ground floor has an impressive entrance hall with under stairs storage, a spacious lounge with a decorative wooden ceiling and wall panelling. Heating is provided by a built in programmable and eco-friendly pellet stove. The large traditional kitchen has all the necessary appliances and an incorporated eating area. There is a formal dining room with an annex that opens out onto a rear patio with a decorative pebble floor and a marble fountain. The patio area also incorporates a separate pantry and washroom. On this floor there is also a guest bathroom. On the first floor we find a large main bedroom, a second bedroom a full bathroom and a sitting room at the front, with views over the front patio and beyond. The sitting room has another pellet stove with a marble surround and hearth and it opens out onto an adjoining, large terrace. The sitting room and the two bedrooms have additional heat pumps to provide both air conditioning and heating. The second floor consists of an independent, two bedroom apartment with a sitting room, bathroom, kitchenette and a terrace with far reaching views The property is totally protected by a sophisticated alarm system which goes directly to a control centre and it has proved totally secure and safe to leave for extended periods of time by the present owners. The presence of thick outside walls means that the house retains a ¨more or less¨ constant temperature throughout the year and in combination with efficient heating, it proves both economical and environmentally friendly. This is a very comfortable family house with loads of personality in a tranquil and very relaxing part of one of Spains undoubtedly greatest cities. With the Sierra and the coast both within easy reach its location is enviable. REF 01677.