NEW: This is a very special townhouse located in a quiet street on the outskirts of the white village of Riogordo (fat river of gold) so named after the river running through it with an abundance of minerals to be found in its waters. The views from the large roof terrace are stunning, looking towards the mountains and the gentle sloping landscape of olive groves and wheat fields.

This property offers many opportunities for running a business as there is a large garage, perfect for a mechanic's workshop as well as a spacious, light and bright "work room" suitable for many activities such as yoga/pilates classes, dance classes, music room/recording studio etc, it is currently being used as a craft and sewing room. It could also be made into a self contained apartment, perfect for a holiday rental.

In the main house there are five bedrooms and one family bathroom with the option to create another bathroom making the master bedroom an en-suite. There are two kitchens, one on the ground floor giving access to a patio with a shower room/toilet facility and one on the first floor giving access to a lounge area and the roof terrace. The roof has been strengthened to enable a pool/jacuzzi to be installed. The electricity is supplied by solar power making the house very energy efficient.

The coast at Torre del Mar is a 35 minute drive and the beautiful city of Málaga is 50 minutes away.

The property is within walking distance to the centre of this vibrant village where you will find all the required amenities including a good selection of bars & restaurants including an Italian, a steakhouse and several spanish tapas bars and restaurant options as well as supermarkets, bakery, butchers, a medical centre, dentists, pharmacy and a post office.

There are many hiking opportunities on the doorstep and the young people are well catered for with two schools and a nursery, a couple of night clubs, sports facilities, playgrounds, as well as a municipal pool open in the summer months. There is also an art gallery and cultural museum comprising an old mansion house, an olive mill and flour mill.

The village is famous for its "Passion Play" (El Paso) staged every Easter in an outside theatre with local actors reenacting the crucifixion. This is a real spectacle and has been recognised as a Festival of National Tourist Interest attracting more than 2000 visitors.

There is also the usual summer fair in August where you can enjoy flamenco, activities for small children and teenagers including a foam party and fireworks! The "Dia del Caracol" (snail festival) takes place at the end of May where you can taste snails cooked with a recipe unique to the village! 

DESCRIPTION

The house is accessed via a pretty gated front terrace, the front door takes you into the attractively tiled entrance hall (1.20 x 1.50m) with a traditional wooden door leading into the spacious kitchen dining area (8.0 x 4.90m) with a recently fitted bespoke modern kitchen providing ample storage cupboards, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer as well as a drinks fridge. There are two ovens, an induction hob and a large breakfast bar, all worktops are granite.

The kitchen door takes you out to the patio (3.50 x 4.05m) with attractive Moroccan tiling where there is a shower & toilet facility (1.65 x 1.15m). 

A staircase from the patio gives you access up to the roof terrace and also from here there is access to the huge garage (21.50 x 4.30m) with electric door, at the back of the garage steps take you down to a small graveled patio which would make an ideal outdoor area for dogs. A door from the back of the garage takes you into the spacious light and bright work room (7.55 x 7.90m) with windows looking out on to countryside views!

Back in the kitchen, traditional double doors take you through to the lounge (8.10 x 3.15m) with a pellet stove for the winter months. Next to the lounge is the "snug" (3.0 x 5.30m) with an open fireplace, this could also be used as a home office space.

From the lounge an attractive staircase takes you up to a landing giving access to the five bedrooms and a family bathroom via a hallway. 

Bedroom one (3.60 x 3.70m) with aircon;
Bedroom two (4.60 x 3.80m) with double doors leading out to a balcony (4.90 x 90m);
Bedroom three (4.70 x 4m) with aircon and double doors leading out to a balcony (4.0 x 0.90m);
Bedroom four (3.5 x 3.05m). This could be an en-suite with a separate dressing room incorporated into bedroom three to make a large master suite;
Family bathroom (3.2 x 2.0m;)
Bedroom five (3.05 x 4.35m); 
At the end of the hallway a door gives access to the roof terrace.

Back to the landing, a door takes you into a hallway (3.20 x 1.25m) with fitted storage cupboards which opens up to the second fully fitted kitchen (5.30 x 3.65m). 

From here you enter into the lounge area (7.50 x 4.05m) with an overhead fan, built-in BBQ and drop down awnings. From here there is access onto the spacious roof terrace (76m2) where you can take in those stunning views!

From the terrace there are steps leading up to a further roof terrace (4.60 x 4.55m) giving 360 degree views of the village and countryside! 

In short

This substantial property offers many business opportunities as well as making a fantastic family home. The location is perfect being close to all the required amenities as well as being on the edge of the village giving the feeling of living in the countryside. You can be eating fresh fish on the beach in 35 minutes and a 50 minute drive takes you to the vibrant city of Málaga!

the area

With around 320 days of sunshine per year Andalusia, and especially the Axarquía region, is one of the best areas to live in Europe. Read here more about the great way of living in Southern Spain.

asking price € 295.000,-

Council tax/IBI: € 629,76 annually