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Estacion Gaucin Ideal Retreats Casa Rural

December 27, 2021

Reforms Done – Price Correction. 325,000€

Three separate properties located on a plot of land of approximately 1100 m2. There are two houses, both with wonderful sitting rooms and kitchens and a third, smaller, property which can be used for a couple or a single person. In total there are 6 bedrooms and five bathrooms, 2 with baths. There is also an area dedicated to workshops where you can hold yoga or writing retreats and courses, for example. It is a large room with many possibilities.

As you can see from the photos, it has a beautiful eclectic style slightly reminiscent of Gaudi, with the artisan walls and slightly fairy-tale feel. Built in 2004, and currently operating as a rural tourism business. The properties are already registered as a ‘Casa Rural’ which is a requirement in Andalusia when rural accommodation is rented out short term.

Investment Opportunity

If you run activities, from kayaking to bird watching, to dedicated retreats, this is worth viewing. Visitors can land in Gibraltar, get a taxi to the train station in San Roque – La Linea and then be at the property in ten minutes. True, there are very few trains, between two and four per day depending on season, but ideal for travellers and explorers.

Location: Estación Gaucín

Situated five minutes from Gaucín train station in the Guadiaro Valley below the famous hill-top white village of Gaucín. Known correctly as Colmenar de Cortes de la Frontera, but informally as Estacion de Gaucin. This is a wonderful area, bordering the Campo de Gibraltar and Serrania de Ronda and close to many wonderful walks. The location lends itself quite perfectly to writing or yoga retreats for example. The plot is a stone’s throw from the wonderful Guadiaro river. Even in the height of summer there is a good flow of water, coming as it does from the impressive Vulture Canyon, 2 km higher up towards Ronda, which has waterfalls of around 100m deep.

At only 325,000€ why not take a whirl and see if this is the rural setting and business opportunity that you have been looking for?

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La Hoya Gaucin Country Property

October 31, 2019

San Pablo – Gaucin Country Properties

Wonderful opportunity for horse lovers. This finca has just recently come on to the market and is priced to sell. Situated high up on a small urbanisation between San Pablo de Buceite and Gaucin. (Just within Malaga province a few hundred metres above Cádiz province). It consists of 3 separate properties.

3 Hectares, Pool and Stables

Officially, according to the title deeds, the properties are built on a plot of just under 3 hectares. In fact, it connects with mountain paths and a large swathe of land that has never been Geo-Referenced and the real size is easily more than that. There are private bridal paths and a level paddock area plus stables for four horses and hay bale storage.

The owners have decided to put the property on the market after being rented long term by a professional equestrian. The land where the horses lived has a slight natural incline that was favoured because it apparently took pressure off the backs of the older horses. Clearly, it is part of the Serrania de Ronda and of great interest not just for horse lovers. The area is an important migratory route for birds. There are also birds of Prey, like Kites and Booted Eagles, that fly overhead. Deer and wild boar can also be seen in this area. What is more, there is no better place to live. And with such an amazing private garden, plus very private pool, who could ask for more?

Rustic Land in Serrania de Ronda

Naturally, there are limits on what can be built on rustic land. The owners built 2 completely independent houses and connected them with a staircase. All of this was done at the same time allowing them to be registered as a single building of 220 m2. The main house is a 2 storey 3 bed, 2 bath with open plan sitting room, dining area and kitchen. The bedrooms and 1 bathroom are upstairs. All are external rooms and the views are spectacular looking south and south west. This floor is 58 m2. Downstairs is 92 m2 and there is a fantastic covered porch of 42 m2.

To the right of this first house is a swimming pool of approximately 6 m x 3 m and below the first house, down the staircase or 100 metres down the road, as you prefer, is the second property. This is actually 3 storeys with the lower storey being completely separate and serves as a studio flat with kitchen and shower room. Technically, it is designated as an office and occupies 33 m2. The 2 upper storeys have a similar design to the main house. The ground floor houses the sitting room, kitchen and bathroom with a total size of 52 m2. The bedroom is on the first floor with a small area for a study and this floor is 28 m2. The porch is 33 m2 and once more offers breathtaking views of the valleys and foothills all the way to the Mediterranean sea, Gibraltar, and across to North Africa.

Water Rights

The urbanisation has a man-made lake that also acts as a dew pond. Each finca has water rights and can draw from it on a daily basis. This finca has the right to draw 5,000 litres daily. Costs: Council tax (IBI rustica) is approximately 800 € per year.

Great Deal Only 695,000 €

To summarise, 3 separate properties on the same title deed, each with its own porch and views that cannot be bettered. All set within a minimum of 3 hectares of unspoilt countryside. Available to buy for only 695,000 € The true value far exceeds this in every sense.

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Gaucin 3 bed 2 bath bank repossession

September 16, 2017

Property Now Sold

3 Bed 2 Bath Bank Repossession

This Gaucin 3 bed 2 bath bank repossession is 105 m2 constructed including terrace of 12 m2. Located in a beautiful spot within the famous white village of Gaucin. The property is a first floor apartment, east facing, with castle and mountain views, the Serrania de Ronda. A relatively new build – 2005 – it has a lift which sets it apart from many properties in this village. There is also dedicated on-road parking. The building itself is a small, well maintained, apartment block. The property is well presented. All 3 bedrooms are light and spacious with fitted wardrobes. The sitting room is a good size, accommodating two settees and space for a dining table. The kitchen is fully equipped and, again, a good size with work benches for food preparation. Both bathrooms offer walk in showers. There is a terrace where you can sit out and a laundry area. The overall feeling is a well constructed, airy and spacious apartment in a tranquil quarter of Gaucin.

Location

Although in a tranquil spot, it is still near to schools, post office, pharmacy and supermarket. The centre of town is within walking distance. Overall, this is a fantastic spot for tourism. This property does not have a swimming pool. But, the town swimming baths are fantastic, with green areas and parasols. In addition, it is only 30 minutes from the beaches of Manilva and Casares Coast. Gaucin is one of the most famous white villages – (Pueblos Blancos), popular with artists and artesenal crafts people. There is a fantastic sense of community and one week a year the artists open up their homes to members of the public who come to view and buy their work.

Finance Options

When bought as a main residence you can get a 100% fixed rate mortgage. This is offered by the bank selling the property and you would only require a down payment of 10% of the total amount borrowed. Naturally, this is subject to status. If buying a second home it should be possible to borrow up to 80% of the value of the property.

Short term rentals market

It should be possible to find tenants looking to over-winter here for 3 or 4 months of the year. Spring is gorgeous here in the Serrania Ronda and would again attract holiday lets, especially around Easter.