About this Country House
This stunning stone built country house is located just outside the lovely town of Salinas. The huge property has around 400m2, over 150 years old and oozes character, it has been sympathetically renovated and includes many original features such as the Valencian style beamed ceilings, hand made floor tiles, original olive press etc.
The property has a prime location, just a 5 minute walk into town yet set in the countryside with stunning views to the Sierra de Salinas mountains. The facade of the property has exposed stone work and the original sun dial. The huge original wooden door with antique lock opens into the magnificent hallway where the floor has been laid with hand made clay tiles. This in turn leads to the lounge are with inglenook fireplace with log burning stove and the original bread oven.which is open to the dining room also with a feature fireplace. Off the hallway is an office and second sitting room which could be utilised as another bedroom. The tradition style kitchen breakfast room runs across the width of the rear of the property and benefits from a huge pantry, laundry room and downstairs bathroom. The kitchen has doorways leading to the rear courtyard and an outside dining area.
A wide staircase leads upstairs to an enormous landing or upper sitting area. There are 5 large bedrooms, the master has 2 sets of double doors to the front aspect, there are 2 en suite guest rooms and a further 2 double bedrooms. The property has the original herb drying room opposite the master bedroom which would make another perfect bathroom if required but there is a further family bathroom.
To the rear of the property is a courtyard area with a covered terrace, perfect for outside seating, from here you have access to the old winery which has been converted into a BBQ house and games room with large tool store which has the original olive press. This building has had a complete new roof and would easily convert into separated accommodation if required. To the side of the property is another completely private walled courtyard garden with lovely planting which houses the salt water swimming pool with pergola and seating. There is a large double gate and parking area inside the courtyard.
The property comes with around 5000m2 of land, most of which is laid to an olive orchards with a few fruit trees. This amazing property would make a great family home or bed and breakfast opportunity. It has central heating, mains water, electric, internet and telephone and must be viewed to appreciate the quality throughout.