This breathtaking 10-hectare (24.7 acres) finca nestled in the hills of Águilas boasts two charming houses. The main house, a detached cortijo of 2,260 square feet (210 m²), combines modern comfort with delightful Spanish details. It features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all with ample natural light. In front of the cortijo is a beautiful saltwater swimming pool and spacious sun and covered terraces, perfect for relaxation.
On the lower section of the plot, there’s a recently renovated guest house of approximately 807 square feet (75 m²) with two bedrooms and a bathroom.
Surrounded by idyllic gardens, the finca offers complete privacy and breathtaking views of the rugged mountainous landscape. It’s conveniently located just 500 meters from the entrance to the Lorca-Águilas motorway, making it easily accessible. Águilas’ beaches are just a 15-minute drive away. This unique location harmoniously blends peace, nature, and the vibrant energy of the Costa Cálida.
The Cortijo
The property is accessed through an automated wrought-iron gate, leading to a driveway that takes you to the houses. A charming covered terrace with beautiful Spanish tiling opens to a spacious entrance hall.
To the left, the sunny living room with an open-plan kitchen features large wooden windows with unique shutters, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The living room includes a cozy seating area by the fireplace and a dining section next to the kitchen. The functional kitchen offers potential for a contemporary update and a separate pantry. From the kitchen, you can access a large covered terrace at the west side of the house.
Beyond the entrance hall, an open office space provides access to the west terrace.
To the right of the entrance hall, a corridor leads to the sleeping quarters, where there are two large bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a recently renovated bathroom. At the end of the corridor, the master bedroom offers a private, fully updated en-suite bathroom.
This charming cortijo seamlessly blends character, practicality, and a warm living environment, perfect for enjoying both indoor and outdoor life under the South-Spanish sun.
The Guest House
The guest house, nestled on the lower grounds, underwent a complete renovation last summer. This charming casita boasts two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom with a walk-in shower, an open living room with a kitchen, and a cozy fireplace for chilly winter evenings. From the living room, you can access a sunny terrace with breathtaking views of the landscape and another terrace equipped with a barbecue. A staircase leads down to the inviting swimming pool. Since last summer, the guest house has been successfully rented out for holiday stays.
Outdoors
Both properties are surrounded by expansive, sunny, and covered terraces, inviting you to embrace the outdoors. The lush garden, adorned with mature trees and vibrant plants, creates an intimate oasis of tranquility, nestled amidst the majestic mountain landscape.
The fully renovated saltwater pool is situated amidst spacious terraces, offering sun-soaked areas and shaded spots beneath the pine trees. The garden’s design incorporates multiple levels, connected by a charming tiled outdoor staircase that descends to the pool terrace. The breathtaking mountain views and ample parking with a carport behind the cortijo complete the location.
Usage and Potential
If you decide to make this finca with two houses in Águilas your permanent home under the Spanish sun, you can offer guests privacy in the guest house or choose to rent it out for holidays, generating additional income.
This finca also makes an ideal second home. In such a scenario, the guest house could serve as a caretaker’s residence, ensuring the property is well-managed in your absence.
Technical Installations
The finca is equipped with all the comforts you need, including gas central heating, video surveillance around the property, an alarm system, solar water heating, and Wi-Fi. The property also has its own water well and is connected to the electricity grid. Air conditioning is installed in the master bedroom of the cortijo and in the guest house.
Location
This Finca with two houses in Águilas is situated in a protected area (LIC) for the conservation of the Moorish Tortoise and within an ornithologically significant zone (ZEPA). You can find species like the Trumpeter finch, the Eurasian eagle-owl, and the Bonelli’s Eagle here.
Águilas is a coastal town with a port and a population of around 40,000 people. It boasts 28 kilometers of beaches, ranging from urban to pristine shores surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. To the south of Águilas lies the protected natural area of Cuatro Calas, home to four idyllic coves: Los Cocedores, La Carolina, La Higuerica, and Calarreona. The region has a rich history, having been inhabited since prehistoric times by civilizations like the Argarians, Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors.
Águilas also has two marinas and a fishing harbor.
The property is conveniently located, just a 500-meter walk from the entrance to the Aguilas-Lorca motorway. Lorca Golf Course is a mere 3-minute drive away, and the Águilas beaches are a 15-minute drive. As you head towards Lorca, you can reach the ‘La Almenara’ shopping center with a cinema in just 15 minutes, and the city of Lorca is a 20-minute drive. Both homes are situated slightly lower than the motorway. While occasional traffic noise may be heard from the pool terrace, it is effectively masked by the rustling of leaves in the garden. There’s no noticeable acoustic disturbance on the lower terrace of the guest house or within the properties.
Access by Train and/or Plane
Several airports in the region are conveniently accessible. San Javier Airport in Murcia is approximately 115 km away (just a 1-hour and 20-minute drive by car), Almería Airport is 93.8 km away (around a 1-hour drive), and Alicante Airport is a 1-hour and 50-minute drive.
There’s a train station in Águilas with connections to Lorca and Murcia. Additionally, there are high-speed train services from Lorca to major Spanish cities like Barcelona, Madrid, and Valencia.
