RESERVED: Finca La Dehesa is a house full of character in Triana, (municipality of Vélez-Málaga). The Spanish owners built the house themselves, with love and dedication. The main house is compact and has everything it needs: 2 bedrooms, a spacious, bright kitchen with pantry, a bathroom and a cozy lounge with wood-burning stove. All the rooms have terracotta floors, beams and wooden windows and doors. At the entrance to the house, the veranda offers views over the surrounding countryside, the garden and the swimming pool.  
   
In addition, it has a separate casita of 25m² with bathroom and air conditioning that can be set up as guest accommodation, workspace, gym etc.  Beside the pool is a large outdoor kitchen with BBQ, a separate toilet and storage room. All the buildings are on the same level, providing very easy access.  
  
The Finca can be reached in 3 ways, the easiest way is via a tarmac and paved road to the house with the exception of the last 400 metres which is on a well-travelled dirt country road. The villages of Los Romanes and La Viñuela are about a 5-minute drive away; here you will find all the amenities you need such as supermarkets, bakeries, medical care, nice bars and restaurants.  
   
There are plenty of sporting opportunities nearby, including various water sports on Lake Viñuela. Despite its rural character, the Finca is just under 20 minutes from Torre del Mar beach and only 45 minutes from the airport. The enclosed plot gives 360º panoramic views of enchanting Andalusian countryside and the villages of Benamocarra and Iznate. In good weather, the Mediterranean Sea is clearly visible. At the very top of the Finca, you have stunning views of Lake Viñuela. 

DESCRIPTION INSIDE

An electric gate gives access to the Finca to a paved driveway and a pergola where several cars can be parked. On the left you see a large terrace with the casita (6 x 4 m), now used as a guest room with bathroom and air conditioning and preparations to turn it into an independent apartment. 

Next you come to a cozy covered porch (7x2,25m) as the entrance to the main house. The porch /veranda continues around the corner to the left along the entire side of the house. From here you have a view of the garden, the swimming pool and the outdoor kitchen. 

The lounge/dining room (approx. 23m²) has a built-in stove and high wooden window frames with shutters, giving you indoor contact with the surrounding nature. Directly to the left you will find the master bedroom (3.5 x 3.5m) and a smaller bedroom (3.5 x 2.5m). Opposite is the bathroom (5m2) that consists of a large shower, sink and a toilet.

The rustic kitchen (approx. 4.5 x 2.5m) is equipped with induction hob, extractor hood, large fridge, a double sink and plenty of storage space. A striking detail here is the vaulted ceiling with wooden beams. Directly adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room (approx. 3.5 x 2m) with the washing machine and lots of storage space.  

The whole house has beamed ceilings, wooden window frames with the authentic shutters and, for security, metal rejas on the outside. Gutters have been installed around the roof. 

DESCRIPTION OUTSIDE

From the entrance to the house, everything is decoratively tiled. The pool (approx. 28m2) has a spacious terrace all around with a large outdoor kitchen with 2 sinks, electricity for the fridge and a large built-in BBQ. All sides of the outdoor kitchen have retractable awnings for the necessary shade in summer. 
 
Next to the outdoor kitchen is an outdoor toilet, and opposite is an extra storage room (approx. 5m2) for patio chairs, cushions, sun beds, etc. Next to it is the pump house for the pool).  
 
Continuing to the back of terrace, stands the water pump and the first water depot of 30,000 liters placed which functions as a backup for the house and watering directly around the house.  
 
In front of the house is a garden with mature Mediterranean plants and fruit trees. The plots behind the house mango plants and vines (muscatel) complemented by new olive trees, all of which are equipped with irrigation (2 water tanks, together 120,000L). This property is easily accessible by a concrete road that goes all the way to the top where there is the largest deposito of 90,000. The Finca has a well-stocked water source and a fixed water and electricity connection.  
 
This turn key house was built in 2000, the DAFO is  in process and has a built-up area of 107m², including the casita. The fully fenced plot of about 5800m², offers 360º panoramic views of the impressive surroundings, the villages of Benamocarra, Canillas de Aceituno and Iznate. From the top of the finca, you have beautiful views of Lake Viñuela. 

In short

This attractive compact house is ready to move into, in addition to 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in the house it has a separate casita that could be an independent apartment or an office/work room. The swimming pool, surrounding garden and large outdoor kitchen give this house extra potential. It is in a good location close to Los Romanes and La Viñuela which has all amenities. Within 20 minutes you are at the beach in Torre del Mar and Málaga is 45 minutes away.

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.

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