This unique Spanish finca is located 10 minutes drive from the town of Álora, one of Andalucía’s famous “pueblos blancos”. Combining the peace and quiet of the rural community of Camino fuente del madroño with the convenience of its proximity to the airport (40 minutes) and the vibrant city of Málaga (50 minutes) – the location is ideal. The finca consists of 15,000 square meters of terraced land, 5,000 of which is totally flat and ideal for development. The land is planted with lemon, orange, olive and almond trees and is fully irrigated throughout. Water is supplied from three wells on the land which are for use exclusively by the finca. Two albercas (water deposits) on the site store water for the irrigation system, one of which could easily be converted into a swimming pool. The house is a very simple 40 square meter structure divided up into three rooms, with a shower and toilet in a building on the side. With very little work the bathroom could be accessed internally and a kitchen fitted to make this a perfect holiday cottage. Alternatively, the building could be extended with a building project up to 150 square meters (1% of the land). Extra accommodation could be built on the land in the form of wooden chalets which require no planning permission. Electricity is connected to the property and house and some of the land could be divided up and sold off as a separate plot with its own supply, access and one of the wells.

It is the unspoiled views from this particular finca that make it totally unique – sweeping across the valle del sol (valley of the sun) with its many farms and orange, lemon and olive groves. As the plot is on the side of a hill, there is no danger of developments in front blocking this amazing view – and strict guidelines are in place to protect the character of the area. From the upper terrace, the town of Álora can be seen with its tiny white houses clinging to the mountain. The vista is inspiring and changes with the seasons, weather and time of day from a green, almost Alpine view in Spring to the rusty oranges and browns of Summer. The perfect location to relax on holiday, to paint, to write or just to sit and read a book.

Whilst there is plenty to do in Álora itself, for a more sophisticated night out, Málaga is a just short drive or train ride away. The coast is under an hour away, with Marbella being easily accessible and offering some of the best restaurants in Spain. Heading inland and the stunning lakes – a mixture of natural and man made reservoirs – are only 30 minutes drive. Providing a stunning backdrop for a picnic, the lakes are surrounded by some excellent restaurants and ventas as well as offering various sporting facilities from canoeing to rock climbing. Further a field, the historic town of Ronda, the rock of Gibraltar and the beautiful sandy beaches of Tarifa are all fantastic days out. The Moorish city of Córdoba and Granada and the Sierra Nevada are within a couple of hours drive, as is the region’s capital Seville. The capital city Madrid is only 4 hours drive away and with the development of the high speed rail link even faster by train. This finca provides the perfect starting point for exploring Andalucía and provides a blank canvas for anything from a simple holiday cottage, to a family home or guesthouse.