Beautiful villa with pool, Axarquía

CASA LA NARANJERA within walking distance of Canillas de Albaida and Cómpeta:

Beautiful, spacious, modern, detached, luxurious country villa for eight people in the Axarquía region. Away from mass tourism, this holiday villa offers magnificent views up to the spectacular mountain ranges, across to the white villages and down over the fertile countryside to the Mediterranean and the coast of Africa.

Mature garden, terraces, private pool.

Quiet and private location without passing traffic, near the national park Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (walking, cycling, horse driving, bird watching etc.). The park is a natural boundary between the Málaga and Granada region.

The villa is at the end of a concrete road with no passing traffic – it is very peaceful and private. Unlike many villas in this area there is no dirt track. A short steep (concrete) part goes down to the villa, at the end of a cul-de-sac. Situated half way between the beautiful white villages Canillas de Albaida and Cómpeta both villages are easily reached.

IMPORTANT:

We expect our tenants to treat our property with respect. By booking with us you express that willingness and you will behave accordingly.

Sorry: no smoking, no pets, no groups of young people.

INSIDE:

The villa is about 145 m2 and comprises:

- Entrance hall with security door.

- Sitting/sleeping room with much light.

- Modern well equipped kitchen with granite worktops, dishwasher, double sink, 5 burner gas hob, extractor, electric oven, fridge/freezer, micro wave, coffee maker, Nespresso machine (please bring your own capsules), toaster etc and table for 4.

- Dining area with table for 8.

- Spacious lounge with log fire and comfortable seats, huge flatscreen satellite television, dvd-player, cd-player, iPod docking station.

- Hall to 3 bedrooms and the bathrooms.

- 4 bedrooms in total (2 double, 2 twin) with comfortable beds and mattresses (king size 2,10m (!), other beds 2 m long). Duvets/quilts available.

- 2 modern bathrooms (one en suite) with shower cubicles, sink units, bidet and toilets.

The villa is on one level (bungalow); there are no stairs.

EXTRA'S:

* Free wireless internet available.

* The main rooms (lounge/dining area/kitchen, master bedroom, sitting/sleeping room) have air conditioning units for heat in winter as well as cool in the summer. Fans available as well. In cold times you can also use thermic heaters, and the wood burner as well. The villa is suitable for wintering.

* The windows have blinds, security grills and mosquito screens. Several windows are double glazed.

* The fitted wardrobes provide lots of storage space.

* The villa offers (board) games, and books in various languages.

* Smoke detectors installed.

* The utility room with the washing machine is outside.

OUTSIDE:

The property is south facing. A large covered porch leads you to the terra cotta tiled terrace, where you can enjoy both shade and sun. It offers a variety of areas to relax and admire the gorgeous sunsets! To a lower terrace is a covered seating area with a swing sofa.

Garden furniture and sun beds as well as a nice brick built BBQ area are available.

The tiled private pool, with a beautiful outdoor shower, measures 7 by 3 metres (careful with children!). The pool is NOT fenced. Usable from about late April to mid October (in the winter the pool is empty).

The mature garden, with a 200 years old olive tree and lots of flowers, benefits of an irrigation system. The fruits of for example the mandarine, orange and lemon trees are irresistible. The surrounding plots are also full of trees including orange, avocado, olive trees.

The plot is all fenced and the property is approached via a gated entrance. The parking space is suitable for two cars.

Because of the pool the villa is less suitable for families with young children.

VILLAGE/TOWN:

This holiday house is close to Canillas de Albaida and Cómpeta.

Canillas de Albaida is a 10 minutes walk. The village, with a population of approximately 700, is about 580 metres above sea level on the slopes of the Sierra de Tejeda and Almijara mountains and offers some little supermarkets, a few bars and restaurants.

Canillas de Albaida is 17 kilometres from the Mediterranean coast of the Costa del Sol (beach, aqua park, golf), about one hour drive from Málaga Airport. A bus connection drives you from Canillas de Albaida and Cómpeta to the beach and Malaga several times a day.

The villa is 2 kilometers from Cómpeta, a more touristic place with lots of shops, restaurants and bars.

Cómpeta is known as the pearl of the Axarquía. It is fascinating to explore with its labyrinth of narrow streets that date back to Moorish times and its spectacular views. The town is best known to many for its locally produced wine, available both dry and sweet.

Competa enjoys a variety of annual fiestas including the Noche del Vino (Night of the Wine), held each 15th August.

SIGHTSEEING:

The national park with Maroma mountain (highest mountain of Málaga, 2.065 m), Granada, Nerja, the beaches, golf courses, Lake Vinuela, Málaga, Marbella, Frigiliana, El Torcal, Gibraltar/Morocco, Sierra Nevada, Córdoba, Ronda, Seville, and so on.

See our website too (link at Contact details below) with more pictures and information (in English).

ALTOGETHER:

All year round a splendid place for a relaxing holiday. Ideal for peace seekers, walkers, cyclists and those who love the traditional Spanish countryside with white Andalusian villages.