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This charming country home has a wealth of history and charm – traditional features abound and whilst the home has been modernised over the years, it offers a real glimpse into traditional rural life in the Andalucian countryside.
The property used to be the school house for the local community in El Chopo and prior to that was also a chapel to serve this rural scattering of houses.
Converted into a home in the early 2000’s the house has utilized the best features of its past while making it into a comfortable home. Wood burning stoves keep the house warm in winter and a swimming pool is perfect for cooling off in the summer. Shaded spaces to sit and relax and a lovely south facing terrace are the perfect spot to relax, dine and entertain.
Layout of the house…
The property is entered through the main door into the huge double height living space. The room is huge with vaulted and beamed ceilings and triple aspect with double doors leading out to the swimming pool terrace and BBQ terrace.
The doors and windows provide an enormous amount of light and a real feeling of space.
There is an upper level within the living room which is used for dining and the lower level is more for relaxing and is gathered around the feature fireplace.
An area off the main space is perfect for a study space or home office.
An inner hallway provides access to the bedrooms and is a real feature of the property. A stone floor and a high tower was actually part of the original chapel which later became the school house. This high tower space bring light in at the top.
Master bedroom suite…the master bedroom is a good size double bedroom with built in wardrobe.
En-suite bathroom includes a large walk in shower, a contemporary white suite and opening window.
Bedroom 2 is another good size double bedroom with window opening to the pool terrace.
Bedroom 3 is a twin bedroom with two windows overlooking the covered terrace. This room also comes with an effective wood burning stove to provide heat to this end of the property.
Family bathroom – comes with a walk in shower and a white suite including a wash hand basin and WC.
The kitchen is of a traditional style with built in storage units “en obra” and provides lots of storage space. A free-standing oven and space for an under counter fridge.
Outside space and land…
The house has various terrace areas to enjoy sun or shade and the pool terrace was newly refurbished in recent years.
A huge, covered terrace is located on the south side of the property and is perfect for relaxing and dining with plenty of space for everyone. The views from this terrace are glorious – surrounding countryside and all the way down the Guadalhorce Valley to Malaga and the sea.
The pool terrace is large with storage cupboards, a BBQ area and of course, the swimming pool itself.
Gardens surround the house with plenty of colour throughout the year. Mature plants, a variety of trees including almonds and olives and planted flower beds give the house a homely feel.
Parking is available next to the house and there is space for several vehicles including a motor home.
The location will not be for everyone…
The property is surrounded by peace and privacy but this is a community of houses in a small hamlet, so you never need to feel isolated.
There are some close neighbours and others further away, but one thing is common with all – they are very welcoming and friendly. When you talk to the neighbours like Antonio, you’ll find out that many of them knew the property as the old school for El Chopo which gives you an insight into the history of the property.
The property is located approximately 7km from the main Almogia to Villanueva de la Concepcion Road – roughly 18mins drive along a mix of tarmac and gravel track.
Almogia village is 11km away and 24 mins by car. An historic village with all the facilities needed for daily life including a supermarket, bank, post office and medical centre.
Malaga airport is approximately 40kms and less than an hour by car and offers huge numbers of flights to destinations across the world.
