NEW: Casa Fuente Perdida is set in Daimalos, a tranquil hamlet surrounded by unspoilt countryside, vineyards, and almond and olive groves with UNESCO-protected ancient terraces. The small church of Daimalos still preserves the original minaret from the old mosque, making it one of the oldest in Spain. There is also an Arab fountain, said by legend to bring happiness and love to those who drink from it.

The property is divided over two floors and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The garden is filled with fruit trees, Mediterranean shrubs, and a mature grapevine that provides natural shade. Here you’ll also find the plunge pool — perfect for cooling off on warm summer days. Two roof terraces offer wonderful views, while the old stable and bodega provide exciting potential to create an independent apartment.
From the south-facing roof terrace, you can enjoy stunning views of the church, the hills leading to the ruins of the ancient Moorish fortress of Bentomiz, and all the way down to the Mediterranean Sea.

Although Daimalos itself has no shops or bars, the neighbouring village of Arenas is just a five-minute drive (or a 30-minute walk) away. There you’ll find a couple of bars and small restaurants, a Farmacy, grocery shop, bakery, a small Wednesday market the municipal pool and several lovely walking routes that start from the village. There is even an olive oil cooperative where you can buy local oils. 

The picturesque village of Corumbela is around eight minutes away by car, with a small grocery store and an artisan bakery serving the famous pan cateto, a traditional Andalusian bread baked in a wood-fired oven — celebrated each June with a local festival! A restaurant on the pretty plaza offers home-cooked meals, tapas, and fresh fish and meat dishes.

Vélez-Málaga, the historic market town of Vélez-Málaga is just a 20-minute drive away and offers a wide selection of shops, bars, and restaurants. The beaches of Torre del Mar can be reached in about 30 minutes, while the vibrant city of Málaga is just under an hour’s drive.

DESCRIPTION

Entry to the house is from the street into a spacious hallway (3.20 × 1.95 m) with beamed ceilings, leading to the dining room (3.90 × 2.35 m), also with beamed ceilings, and a guest bedroom (2.35 × 3.45 m) with air conditioning.

 From the dining room, steps lead down into a bright open-plan kitchen and lounge area (6.30 × 3.95 m) with a log burner for the cooler months. A wet room/utility area (2.45 × 1.80 m) leads off from the kitchen. 

From the kitchen, there is access to a covered terrace (5.00 × 1.20 m) and the garden (28 m²), where you’ll find the plunge pool (2.50 × 1.50 m). An old wooden door connects to the stable and bodega, currently used for storage. A shaded dining area with a grapevine provides a perfect outdoor spot, and beautiful old wooden double doors open out to the street.

Back in the hallway, a staircase leads to the upper floor landing (2.35 × 2.35 m) with access to the roof terrace (3.50 × 2.00 m), a second guest bedroom (3.35 × 2.00 m), a wet room (1.50 × 2.30 m), and the master bedroom (4.85 × 3.05 m) with ceiling fan and air conditioning.

From the master bedroom you can also gain access to the roof terrace (5.00 x 3.00 m) where you can marvel at those fantastic views!

IN SHORT

Casa Fuente Perdida is a wonderful example of a traditional village property restored for modern living, while preserving all its original charm and soul which you can feel as soon as you walk through the front door. It’s an ideal retreat to relax and enjoy enjoy the peace and quiet that this beautiful hamlet offers. The property would make a lovely full-time family home as making a wonderful holiday rental property with its location being around a 30 minutes’ drive from the beach and just under an hour from 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 € 180,000

Council tax/IBI: € 212 annually