For sale – Estacion de Gaucin ( El Colmenar ) – the gateway to the Alcornocales Natural Park.What an enchanting home this is ! The modest exterior hides the treasure within ! Although the stunning wood carved window frame and balcony, do give some hints as to the surprise that awaits within .Semi detached 2 storey property , rennovated with style and flare by the current antique dealer owners in 2021. Their eclectic style can be seen in all the fabulous antique furniture and soft furnishing throughout the house – NB : the house will be sold unfirnished . Situated on the top street leading out the village and up to the Park, quiet residential location within easy 5 minute stroll of the village centre . The front door is accessed by a walking through the little archway to a private entry and the property front door . The ground floor is essentially all open plan , at one end is a large double bedroom , with beautiful wood double doors , that can be closed for privacy, leading into a charming dining area which in turn leads one into the open plan kitchen and finally off the kitchen is a large shower room – huge walk in show, stylish basin and toilet. The entire floor is laid with beautiful wood effect ceramic tiling .A truly fabulous wood carved ballustrade runs up the staircase to the top floor. The wood effect ceramic tiles design changes slightly as it transistions up to the top floor. Here there is a big room that stretches from the front to the back of the house A Large wood burning stove provides heat in the cooler months – to the rear leading out onto a contemporary style terrace, which offers not only privacy but superb views to the Park beyond . This is a really special house , styled to reflect the owner’s lifestyle and business . There are some walls and ceilings which have been covered with designer guild wallpaper creating some dramatic statement walls and effects . Don’t be fooled into thinking this is a small house – it really is not , the living spaces are generous and flow beautifully , the views from both aspects of the house panoramic . The photos tell the story !option to purchase a large urban plot – transformed into a secret garden , build a fabulous home with pool and rent out this little house for extra income ! El Colmenar (Estacion de Gaucin ) is a picturesque white village located approx 10klm from the larger Gaucin . The village has all the normal amenities including several good bar/restaurants , a bakery and a small junior school , grocery shops etc . One of the most delightful features of the village is the River Guardiaro that flows year around and runs around the base of the village . There are natural swimming pools easily accessed . Stunning hikes in every direction. The little train station is set along the famous Mr henderson’s railway line , constructed in the late 1900’s . The sungle track lines run between Algeciras and Ronda, stopping at a number of the white villages of the Serrania – a lovely way to travel and provides a nice alternative to driving . Nearest airport Gibraltar and Malaga International airportsCostal resorts of Sootogrande and Sabanillas approx 45 mins drive
