NEW: Casa Coen,  A beautiful traditional Spanish farmhouse, nestled in the countryside of Arenas. It combines rustic charm with comfortable modern living, is ull of character and warmt. The property also includes an independent apartment, ideal for holiday rentals, visitors, or extended family accommodation. The main house has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and the apartment has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a WC. It offers a wonderful opportunity to own an authentic Spanish home with versatile accommodation and excellent outdoor living spaces. 

The gardens are very well established and include olive and almond trees, cypress, yuccas, palms, and many other Mediterranean shrubs and cacti. The pool area is to the side of the property where you can cool off on those hot summer days whilst taking in the far-reaching views over the hills and mountains.

The surroundings

The flamenco scene in Vélez-Málaga is thriving; you can enjoy authentic music, songs, and dancing from famous artists as well as local performers. There are many fiestas and music nights throughout the year, such as jazz festivals, carnival, romería, and of course Easter Week — a true feast for the eyes. The town is rich in historical buildings, housing museums, art galleries, churches, a convent, and even a medieval castle.

The microclimate here, due to the surrounding mountains and proximity to the sea, makes it perfect for fruit and vegetable growing. This has created a strong farming community, especially for mango and avocado production. 

The traditional market town of Vélez-Málaga, the capital of the Axarquía region, is only a 10-minute drive from the property. Here you will find all the amenities including bars, restaurants, banks, bakeries, supermarkets, as well as a garden centre, a covered food market, and a weekly street market. There is also a large shopping centre around a 20-minute drive away, while the coast at Torre del Mar is around 25 minutes. The vibrant city of Málaga is just 50 minutes away, and within 2 hours you can be skiing on the slopes of the Sierra Nevada in Granada.

DESCRIPTION INSIDE

APARTMENT Accessed from the terrace; the apartment opens into the spacious kitchen (6.31 x 2.71 m) with room for a dining table. A door leads through to the lounge, which has a log-burning stove for cooler winter evenings and air conditioning. The lounge benefits from French doors opening back onto the terrace, creating a bright and airy living space. There is also a separate WC (1.30 x 1 m) on this level.

Upstairs, the property offers two double bedrooms — bedroom 1 (2.45 x 3.25 m) and bedroom 2 (5.60 x 3.25 m) with fitted wardrobes and French windows opening onto a small balcony — together with a family bathroom (2 x 3.30 m) in the middle of the hallway. 

MAIN HOUSE Accessed from the covered terrace; a traditional wooden door opens into the open-plan living area. To the right is the country-style kitchen (4.10 x 3.35 m) with granite worktops and plenty of storage. To the left is the dining/lounge area (3.35 x 8.60 m) with a double-sided log-burning stove and air conditioning. Between the kitchen and de dining you can access the cosy study (3.30 x 2.55 m).

To the left of the study is the master bedroom (3.70 x 4.15 m) with air conditioning and en-suite bathroom (3.60 x 3.75 m) with built-in storage. To the right is the guest bedroom (3.30 x 3.25 m) with en-suite (bathroom (1.55 x 4.70 m).

DESCRIPTION OUTSIDE

The property is accessed via a part-concrete, part-dirt road, approximately 6 minutes from the main road into Vélez-Málaga.

From the gated entrance, a driveway takes you up to the parking area with room for several vehicles. The watershed (3.24 x 3.58 m) is located here. The pool can also be accessed from this area.

Beautiful traditional double wooden gates take you through to the grounds and both properties. The apartment is on the left-hand side with a spacious front terrace (approx. 10 x 5.50 m), perfect for relaxing and dining al fresco. The farmhouse is on the right, with total privacy from the apartment. To the side there is a BBQ area (6.50 x 3.25 m), as well as a bread/pizza oven and a good-sized storage/utility room (2.95 x 3.45 m).

Walking round to the front of the farmhouse, there is a large covered terrace filled with potted plants and cacti. At the end of the terrace, steps take you down to the pool (8 x 4 m) where you can cool off whilst enjoying the impressive views.

IN SHORT

Casa Coen is the perfect combination of authentic Andalusian living and generous, flexible accommodation. The independent guest apartment is ideal for visitors or extended family, while the traditional farmhouse provides a warm and characterful home. All amenities are just minutes away in Vélez-Málaga, the lively capital of the Axarquía — and when the coast calls, Torre del Mar is a 25-minute drive, with the vibrant city of Málaga within easy reach.

ASKING PRICE € 635,000

Council tax/IBI:  aprox. € 500,- annually

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.