Chalet 4 rooms, Gaucín

Gaucin - town house full of character & charm sale includes adjacent building/plot each with stunning views
Rare opportunity with so many development possibilities!
Main house terraces, patio garden, plunge pool

This old town house has been creatively refurbished over the years by its British owners, but its traditional rustic character and timeless old-world charm remain in abundance. Ancient Moorish features and a welcoming Andalusian ambience, combined with mod-cons, offer a truly traditional Andalusian welcome!

The house is very spacious and is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac towards the south east corner of the village. There are stunning views across the picturesque River Genal valley to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar, and beyond to the Rif mountains of North Africa. A short stroll away, you will discover a variety of shops, tapas bars & several high-quality restaurants.

Each level of the house is brimming with character & quirkiness, including oak beamed ceilings, rustic terracotta floors, hand-glazed tiling, and nooks & crannies everywhere! There is aircon in all mains rooms, and there is a guest annex at the highest level of the house accessed by an external staircase.

Ground floor:
The original old wood doors open into the cosy lower sitting/dining room (or TV snug!) with a lovely old wood burner. There are two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. The two rear bedrooms have French doors leading to a veranda overlooking the pretty patio garden & pool area with wonderful views across the countryside. A bathroom with a large walk-in shower completes the distribution on this floor.

Lower ground floor:
Original rustic stone steps lead down to the kitchen and a separate dining room (or study). The kitchen has a country cottage ambience with attractive blue/white tiling and a breakfast area with bench seating, and a little pantry. The adjacent room (dining/study etc.) has useful storage area. Each of these rooms has glazed doors into the walled patio garden, with a delightful part-shaded terrace overlooking the plunge pool, perfect for alfresco dining!

First floor:
The spacious main living room is open-plan and extends across the entire upper floor. This is a lovely light, airy and comfortable room with windows on both sides and a welcoming open fire. Another small kitchen with a breakfast bar has recently been installed, which is very useful. Through an archway there is another sitting area, with a shower room adjacent. The fabulous sun terrace is accessed at this level and has amazing views across the river valley to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar & mountains of North Africa.

Upper floor (Guest Annex):
This level of the house is accessed by an external staircase from the terrace below, leading to another terrace (covered) with spectacular westerly views to towards El Hacho mountain (backdrop to some glorious sunsets!). This spacious open-plan accommodation comprises a large double bedroom, living/sitting room with French doors to the terrace, mini-kitchen with fridge/tea-making facilities, and a good-sized bathroom (bath & shower).

Exterior:
The delightful walled patio garden, with a shaded dining terrace, is very pretty with an array of colourful potted plants and shrubs, but the focal point is the attractive plunge pool (3.5mx 2.5mx 1.5m deep) which can be heated. At the rear of the patio garden there is an entrance gate to a short footpath leading up to the street. The large terrace with spectacular views is a perfect spot for relaxing & sunbathing!

ADJACENT BUILDING/PLOT:

The adjacent property comprises a spacious urban building plot with an existing old house in need of significant renovation. This property offers an excellent investment opportunity with several option, for example:
Reform/renovate the existing property and construct a pool in garden area:
This investment would create a house which could be sold separately, or to generate an income from holiday rentals (subject to planning approval).
Demolish the existing buildings, retaining part of the front façade:
The plot could then be linked to the main house via the patio, creating a large garden with a swimming pool and space for a garage/carport (subject to planning approval).
Demolish the existing buildings and construct a new property with a pool & garden:
A building licence was issued previously for a 2 bed/2 bath house with a swimming pool. This licence has now expired, but Architects plans are available on request, as an example, and could be reinstated at the buyers own cost. Alternatively, a new design project could be submitted for approval, to suit individual requirements (at buyers cost).