Chalet 5 rooms, Pizarra

Beautifully modernised villa for sale on the outskirts of Pizarra with views towards Alhaurin el Grande and Alhaurin de la Torre, surrounded by wide open spaces and hills.

Conveniently located only 5 minutes by car from Pizarra, this is the perfect balance of countryside living yet with access to all amenities on your doorstep. Due to the size of the plot the property sits on, you are far enough from neighbours to enjoy privacy but not feel isolated.

The villa was recently modernised to high standards using quality materials in keeping with its traditional Mediterranean design and style.

The outdoor areas have been carefully designed to cater for family and social gatherings.

The pool area benefits from a fully functional bar and areas ideal for relaxing. The pool itself is large, measuring 10x5 meters.

As you approach the property, you are greeted by a spacious elegant terrace with vaulted ceilings and round arches. The front door leads into a large family living room benefiting from a fireplace, high ceiling and wooden beams, to the right there is access to a spacious farmhouse style kitchen with modern touches. Just next to it is a fully equipped working kitchen. At the end of the living room, you will find an ensuite bedroom which is currently used as a home office.

A staircase off the kitchen leads to the upper floor where you will find a spacious master bedroom to the right, a dressing room (which could be used as a bedroom), and bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with all modern comforts, from a designer bathtub to an oversized shower with a floor-level platform. For the walls a natural stone - slate - was chosen. To the left of the staircase there are two further bedrooms and a bathroom. Both bedrooms share a spacious terrace with a large pergola and pleasant views over the valley and the mountains as well as the pool.

Technical details: Three single-split air conditioning units have been installed on the ground floor, which cool and heat in equal measure. The large rectangular windows have built-in blinds and mosquito nets. A water treatment plant is in the rear building. Hot water is provided by a heat on demand gas water heater. A standing height pump house is located below the pool.

A new pump system with glass filter and new connections was part of the pool renovation two years ago.

Additionally, the property benefits from plenty of parking space for several vehicles as well as a large carport for five vehicles. The rear of the building itself is used as a workshop. The roof has been renovated with sandwich panels as well as gutters installed around the house. There is potential for conversion to a separate apartment. Furthermore, there is a separate driveway in this part of the property.

Within the property there is a water tank with a capacity of aporoximately 40,000 liters for the house with city water and an additional tank with 10,000 liters of irrigation water.

Below the pool area there is a further building traditionally used to house livestock. There is further potential to build a small studio.

At a lower level in relation to the property there is an orchard area planted with approximately 400 lemon trees which produce an average of 10-12,000 kg per year. In addition, you will find a number of fruit trees.

Pizarra is situated in the Guadalhorce valley within easy access from Málaga. The town itself offers many cultural and sporting activities. Within Pizarra you will find a good selection of tapas bars, restaurants and shops, as well as medical facilities and schools. Pizarra has a good train connection to Malaga and is therefore very popular with commuters. In half an hour you can reach the city centre with all its attractions and facilities.

Malaga International Airport is also easily accessible by train or by car in only 30 minutes.