Cortijo Los Gavilanes, Estepona, Spain

A COUNTRY ESTATE BY THE MEDITERRANEAN: An authentic Spanish country estate within sight of the Mediterranean and in close proximity to Marbella is hard to find, but Cortijo Los Gavilanes proves that such a rare combination can exist. Set within its own grounds, this property blends the benefits of its glamorous surroundings with a peaceful and private setting enveloped by natural beauty.

LOCATION: Situated in a highly private green valley, framed by the backdrop of the Sierra Bermeja Mountains and with stunning views across an avocado orchard to the sea, this is an ideal property for those seeking peace, privacy and natural beauty, yet also want a stylish home that is near all the services and amenities of a resort town.

Halfway between the towns of San Pedro de Alcantara and Estepona, Cortijo Los Gavilanes is set within a little-known valley that is just six kilometres from the coastal road and near a good choice of golf courses. Secluded and protected from being overlooked, the property nevertheless enjoys good access to the Coast's main lines of communication.

Cortijo Los Gavilanes is designed and built in the tradition of the old Andalusian country homes, the cortijo is centered around an interior courtyard with orange trees and fountains, covered and shaded terraces and patios ideal for the year-round outdoor life style that the region's mild climate affords. In and out, elegance blends with rustic charm to provide a living environment that is at once sophisticated and disarmingly simple.

THE PROPERTY: The estate consists of 60 hectares of rural land with a landscaped garden enveloping the house and an avocado orchard with drip irrigation sweeping down the valley in a seaward direction. The house is favourably orientated to the south and overlooks the garden and swimming pool. The entrance is through a beautiful porch, which leads on to the Andalusian courtyard, with access to the main entrance, the country kitchen, guest rooms and staff quarters.

Elegant reception rooms with high vaulted wooden ceilings, terracotta and wood floors, handmade tiled bathrooms, antique doors and handsome fireplaces in all main rooms are some of the features of this remarkable home, which is distributed mainly on one floor. Double doors lead to the imposing hallway with guest cloakroom and stairs to the master suite, which occupies the entire upper floor. There are six generous guest bedroom suites, separate self-contained staff quarters and garaging for six cars. In this country estate by the Mediterranean, the rugged beauty of a lush valley combines with the comfort and style of a grand cortijo to create a unique living environment.

Land: 600.000 sq. metres (150 acres).
Covered Area: 821 sq. metres. Terraces, porch and patios:
552 sq. metres.
Total Built Area: 1.372 sq. metres.

Guide price: 7,500,000 Euros

For further information and to request a brochure, please phone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:

+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
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