If you’re on a quest to change your life and looking for the next chapter in your story, then read on, because we have been instructed to sell one of the Lecrin Valley’s most prestigious and historic properties… and it could be exactly what you’ve been searching for!
If you’re familiar with the pretty, historic hill-top village of Pinos Del Valle, then you may have come across “Finca Casabela”.
This fabulous 19th Century Andalusian manor house, located in a quiet and beautiful corner of the sought-after village of Pinos del Valle is full of character and charm and is currently run as a luxury boutique hotel. However, its owners, Spanish interior designers, who have meticulously designed, renovated and curated this beautiful building, are now looking for a new project and have put the hotel up for sale.
We believe this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to change your life through the purchase of this most coveted of Lecrin Valley properties as an ongoing business or a large private residence, perfect for large families who love to entertain.
Set in extensive grounds of 1217m2, with a beautiful walled garden with fruit trees and mature plants, the property also benefits from a fabulous pool with amazing views and plenty of outdoor terraces to enjoy the famed local micro climate and far-reaching vistas.
No expense has been spared in the property’s sumptuous decor and design, all overseen by its designer owners, and executed to the highest standards.
The Property
You’ll immediately be enchanted as you walk in through the front doors by a wonderfully atmospheric interior courtyard – known as the Corrala – that serves as the entrance hall/reception and heart of the house. This beautifully light 70m2 indoor courtyard leads to all the main ground floor rooms, including:
- Reception/office with desk and small kitchen
- Guest restrooms
- Spacious living room and divine dining room of 20m2 which can serve as a large dining or meeting room for 20 people, seated, and is equipped with audio visual technology, WIFI and a 65-inch television!
- State-of-the-art, thoughtfully designed and fully equipped kitchen, with a 110m2 courtyard, which includes a large refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, grill, juicer and coffee machine. It is currently used by both the family and private chefs catering for the hotel guests and
- Gorgeous study or smaller living room, also used as a tearoom overlooking the garden, the perfect place to work in peace and quiet or relax with a book and a coffee.
On the ground floor you’ll also find two of the 9 huge bedroom suites, both with direct access to a covered loggia and garden.
On the first floor, accessed by the main staircase from the internal courtyard are the remaining 7 suites, which vary in size from 18m2 to 43m2 (a total of 10 bedrooms in all).
Five of the suites have private terraces and garden views and each suite is decorated in an elegant style, inspired by, and named after special corners of the Lecrin Valley.
All suites are equipped with: wifi, television, hot and cold air conditioning, full bathroom, office sideboard, refrigerator, capsule coffee maker, kettle and kitchenware.
The Outdoor Spaces
The outdoor areas are just as captivating as the interiors, starting with an 80m2 covered loggia to the rear of the house that opens directly on to the garden from several of the downstairs rooms, providing the perfect indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space throughout the year; being both cool in the summer and sheltered in the winter.
It is furnished in a natural rustic chic style with reclaimed wood tables and colonial ironwork chairs.
As for the gardens, well according to the current owners, “When the afternoon light hits the trees, the garden is a joy to behold.” And it really is.
A gorgeous 1000m2 walled garden contains some very lovely fruit trees, including 100-year-old Persimmon and Loquat trees to give welcome shade from the heat of the afternoon sun.
The large swimming pool, which has been specially designed to look out over the mountains, is the perfect, peaceful spot to while away the afternoons, soaking up nature and the surrounding silence of the countryside.
There are plenty of other outdoor areas to enjoy – either by yourself or with family and guests, with several patio terraces.
The Opportunity
Over its long and varied past, this enchanting property has seen many stories unfold; as a private residence and business, hosting hundreds of weddings, anniversaries, parties, retreats and business events. The possibilities are endless for its next chapter, and it’s simply awaiting the next owner to choose its future.
For more detailed information, please see the listing on our website and email: info@athomeinandalusia.com or phone +34 958 793 965, if you would like to organise a viewing.
To find out more about how Finca Casabela is currently run as a hotel, click on their operating website, here.
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