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3 bed 1 bath, private pool La Barca del Moreno

December 3, 2017

Property no longer available. Withdrawn from sale.

Detached Village House La Barca

3 bed 1 bath detached village house in La Barca del Moreno district of Jimena de la Frontera. Approximately 80 m2 constructed, including garage, built on a plot of 1,180 m2.

Wheelchair Access

Currently used as a weekend home it has been adapted with ramps and wide doors and as such is wheel chair friendly. This includes the swimming pool which has a hoist chair to facilitate getting in and out of the water. There is also an external bath room for use in summer to save having to go indoors.

As you come into the property by the front gate the swimming pool is to your left, facing the house, with the garage in between. There are also a couple of trees here, one of which is walnut. On the other side, to the right of the home, is a shipping container converted into a shed for gardening equipment.

The other side of the house has a lovely loggia along the whole length of the property. This is a wonderful covered terrace, slightly raised above the slightly sloping plot. The west of the garden has a fenced off area for hens and their lovely free range eggs. At present there are ducks, geese, hens and turkeys. Although these don’t come with the house, the fenced off area and coop do, and are a nice addition to this property.

The loggia looks out over the house’s small orchard of avocados, oranges, lemons and a wonderful array of herbs from mint to rosemary.

Potential to Reform

There is great potential here. The house is a bungalow type with sitting room complete with fully working fireplace. The bathroom has a full bath and 2 of the 3 bedrooms are big enough to be doubles. The kitchen is fully tiled and easy to maintain. The structure is solid and depending on how much you wanted to do, with just minor reforms you would have a nice home for yourself to use as a permanent dwelling or as relaxing holiday home. This area has been designated as a zone where further major planning permission will not be given. This is because of its location on the dehesa – woodlands and pasture.

Location La Barca, Jimena.

Situated about 10 minutes outside Estacion de Jimena. It is in the countryside, yet near to the station, shops and schools so that you would not feel cut off. A tranquil hamlet where you can unwind and recharge batteries.

Priced at 120,000 € for quick sale.

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Marchenilla 3 bed 2 bath Reduced Price

October 31, 2017

You’ve missed it. Property now sold.

Marchenilla 3 bed 2 bath with Pool and Large Garden

This 3 bed 2 bath is a delightful property located in the little hamlet of Marchenilla off the main Algeciras to Ronda road. The property is set on a plot of land of some 1,000 m2 and the garden includes a small orchard and large swimming pool of approx 5m x 10m. About a quarter of the plot is built on, including an independent studio / workshop the size of a double bedroom.

On approaching the house, the car porch is to your right and beyond this lies the entrance to this inviting home. As you walk in, you notice the wonderful beams and wood burning stove that define the authentic rusticity of this country property. The stylish, open planned sitting room and dining area has an archway leading to the kitchen and another entrance leading onto a closed terrace and out onto an external herb garden and barbecue area. Coming back inside the property, there is a one bed on the ground floor with walk in shower in the en suite. The bathroom’s clever design means it also serves as the guest bathroom when entertaining guests, but without having guests walk into a bedroom to access the cloakroom. Upstairs, you will find the other two bedrooms – all 3 of them are doubles, and there is also a full-sized bath in the shared bathroom. The main bedroom is kept warm in winter because of the pragmatic location of the wood-burner’s chimney breast which allows warm air to circulate. there is also a good sized terrace where you can sit out and admire the view. In summer, you can simply turn on the air conditioning if too hot, or go for a swim in the above average sized pool. A perfect blend of modern living with rural charm.

The Good Life complete with garden produce

Once back downstairs, I was treated to a tour of the garden, complete with honey bees industriously extracting pollen from the fruit trees. There is a lime tree with limes the size of lemons. In addition there are mandarin, orange, grape-fruit, lemon, kum-quat . . . In short, a real cornucopia – including a huge walnut tree and even strawberry plants. If ever you wanted to imbibe of the ‘Good Life’, this is the place to do it. The owners have perfected the art of Mediterranean Gardening and you get the chance to inherit something that has been honed and cultivated over decades. Imagine making quince jelly or lime marmalade. What about red chilli pepper sauce and fresh herbs for home made cooking to entertain friends and family? Cook on the barbecue or in the brand new oven in the kitchen. It really is the little things that make a house into a home.

Location – Marchenilla

This detached 2 storey property is situated at the end of a small cul-de-sac with shared drive access in Marchenilla, between Jimena de la Frontera and San Martin de Tesorillo. It is twenty minutes from the coast and 8-10 minutes from Jimena train station.

Reduced Price 285,000€

The current owners are motivated sellers, now looking to relocate and have reduced the property’s asking price to 285,000€ You owe it to yourself to visit this property even if just to enjoy the garden and that taste of the Good Life that could be yours.

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Jimena 2 bed 1 bath rustic style townhouse

October 19, 2017

Jimena 2 bed 1 bath rustic style townhouse for sale

Rustic style townhouse in the historic quarter of Jimena de la Frontera. Bright, spacious property at a great price. Large kitchen with dining area that leads out to charming patio. Very large storage room in basement which can easily hold bicycles, suitcases, Christmas decorations, etc, in short, all of the items that need storing. As you enter the property there is the patio, shaded yet sunny. This leads into the kitchen and living area which beguiles with its rustic charm, warm and inviting. The very stylish and well constructed staircase leads to two double size bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. This comfortable property offers ceiling fans, double glazing and air conditioning throughout. This home has all of the yearned for qualities of rustic charm blended with modern comfort to create a cosy and stylish place to live. Majestic mountain views from the bathroom window, with a birds eye view of the surrounding foothills and mountains.

The terrace/patio is perfect for preparing barbecues with family and friends, or if you fancy eating out the home is close to excellent tapas bars.

The property is joined to another property sharing the same title deeds, but can easily be separated at time of sale. It is also important to know that this is a zone which has fibre optic and the WIFI connection is very good here.

It is a great location on the borders of the Alcornocales Natural Park, yet in a village that is centuries old, combining the charm of a historic place with the infrastructure, entertainment and leisure facilities of a popular village ideal for people of all ages. Restaurants and shops are close by; everything is close to hand – from schools to municipal swimming pool to the great outdoors.

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Estacion Jimena 4 bed 1 bath

August 10, 2017

Property now Sold

Estación Jimena / Los Angeles 4 bed 1 bath house for sale for 99, 950 €. This property is ideally placed for commute to Gibraltar or Algeciras. It has a very large roof terrace which spans the surface area of the whole property approx. 100 m2 that can be converted into roof garden with pavilion. Currently houses a stand alone room which is used at present as storage facility. It was an extra bedroom and would be ideal as summer pergola/conservatory or office.

The self-contained duplex is accessed by private staircase. Great family home with large sitting room which easily accommodates two, three-seater, settees. It also benefits from a fireplace. The partly tiled kitchen is also a good size with space for a large table. There are 2 double bedrooms, 2 singles and the extra room on the roof terrace. With only one bathroom it may be beneficial to convert one of the single bedrooms into an extra shower room for your own family home or rented out long term for approximately 700 – 800€ p.c.m. with extra shower room and simple reform of the roof terrace. There is also a long, narrow, terrace at the front of the property and a small interior patio, with laundry basin and tap, which could be transformed with plants and tiling into a pleasant chill zone.

The location offers diverse selection of local shops from Chinese Bazaar to iron mongers, takeaways (jacket potatoes / spit roasted chicken), supermarkets and fresh bread. There is also an animal reserve, train station, petrol station, intercity bus stop for service to La Linea and Algeciras. In the other direction are buses to Ronda and en route villages. The small town of Jimena is a very short distance away with schools, health centre, public swimming baths, police, vets. Everything is to hand, making this a convenient location in the heart of the Alcornocales national park. Estacion Jimena 4 bed 1 bath. Remember, this price is negotiable.

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Try Before You Buy Estacion de Jimena

July 11, 2017

Estación de Jimena Try Before You Buy (Rent to Buy).

Great opportunity to try before you buy with this 2 bed 1 bath penthouse in Estación de Jimena. What is more, the property has never been lived in. Situated on the third floor, this property has a lot of natural light, low overheads and no upstairs neighbours. Front door leads into a fair sized sitting room. Full sized bath and overhead shower in bathroom. Kitchen opens out to large terrace with access to fourth bedroom via terrace. Would also be perfect for an office to work from home. Built in wardrobes in all bedrooms. Wooden Beamed ceilings. One of the bedrooms can also be converted into an extra bathroom. No white goods in kitchen- a fact that is reflected in the price. You can buy the kitchen equipment you really want without being stuck with what the developer has bought for a kitchen he will never live in. Real savings reflected in the price. Pre-installation of music speakers throughout the apartment. Wonderful views of Jimena Castle from both terraces. 2 separate storage areas, one approx 2.5m x 2.5m and the other approx 12m x 2 m. Laundry area.

Fantastic potential with this Rent to Buy penthouse apartment in Estación de Jimena. Near schools, train station and intercity bus stop. Local stores just around the corner. Parking available. 25 mins from Gibraltar. Nature Reserve within walking distance and sat at the foot of the last remaining cork oak forest in Western Europe – Los Alcornocales.

Extremely Low Overheads 15 € pcm.

Small Community of Owners which has extremely low overheads 15 € pcm. Not yet received IBI or Catastral Reference. Developer fully complied with all legal requirements: Planning Permission, Works Licence and Occupancy Licence. Sold unfurnished and as in all new builds, requires water and electricity contracts with utility companies.

If you have ever wanted to buy your own home but feel you haven’t quite got the money to do so, this Rent to Buy option could just be the answer you have been looking for. The rental contract is tied to an option to purchase the property at a price agreed upon when you fist move in and pay rent, so you Try Before You Buy. The property market is showing definite signs of recovery and this gives you the right to buy at a price agreed now, just as we have come out of a recession. It is clear that as the property market bounces back, so too will property prices go up. Take the chance offered and lock the property into this low price of 103,500 €

Cheap Property for sale in Jimena de la Frontera

If you just want to buy it outright, that is also possible.

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historic house moorish castle views Jimena de la Frontera

Moorish castle views Jimena de la Frontera 5 bed 3 bath

June 26, 2017

Moorish castle views

Property now sold.

Historic House with Guaranteed Holiday-let Rentals. An 18th century convent converted into a fantastic rustic home in the heart of the old town of this famous white village. This Historic house with Moorish castle views is in Jimena de la Frontera. A brilliant small scale investment opportunity with many weeks of confirmed summer bookings and an easy property to market to attract even more clients.

The house is both spacious and stylish Oak beams, meandering walls, hand glazed tiles, beautifully weathered terracotta floors and a choice of three spaces for sitting outside: roof terrace with 360 degrees views, private terrace off the master bedroom, and a traditional Andalusian courtyard with tropical plants and fenced off splash pool (3m x 4 m).

On two floors, there are 4 bedrooms in the main house (one used as an office), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen with top of the range appliances, dining room with a long table with benches for up to 10 guests. There are also two large lounges with fire places. The walls are very thick making the property cool in the blazing heat of summer. This is a huge advantage as it is unnecessary to use air conditioning. Heating is provided by electric heaters in bedrooms and bathrooms, gas heaters, wood burner and fire places so it is perfectly acclimatised throughout the year.

Located in the centre of the old part of the village in a pedestrian street leading to the village square, local shops, restaurants and bars.

Trip Advisor Reviews are 5 star. Genuinely exceptional opportunity to continue an existing business with loyal guests who return year after year. Bureaucracy can be a challenge, but here it is a breeze. The property is already officially registered as a holiday-let business.

And there is more. This really is the house that keeps on giving because included in the price is a 40 m2 studio flat. It is more recent with the same Andaluz charm: oak beams, white walls, wood burner, terracotta floors, Romeo and Juliette balcony. 40 m2 open space with a kitchenette, shower room, lounge with wood burner and a bedroom. It is also a registered holiday let, very popular amongst bird watchers and writers. The castle is exquisitely lit at night making this historic house with Moorish castle views in Jimena de la Frontera well worth a visit.