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For sale in Gaucin village - Serrania de Ronda.. Beautifully restored authentic large 4 bed 3 bath townhouse with guest annex , heated plunge pool, walled garden patio and terraces . This property has some of the best views in the village - Panoramic vistas to Africa, Gibraltar and the sparkling mediterranean sea . This substantial old house has been creatively refurbished over the years by its British owners, but traditional rustic character and timeless charm remain in abundance. Ageless Moorish features combined with a welcoming Andalusian ambience and all mod-cons, have created a comfortable and attractive ‘home-from-home’ property. The house is very spacious and is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac towards the south east corner of the village. There are stunning views across the picturesque countryside to the Mediterranean coastline, Gibraltar, and beyond to the mountains of Morocco. A few minutes stroll away, you will find a variety of shops, tapas bars & several high-quality restaurants. Every level of the house is brimming with traditional character & quirkiness, including oak beamed ceilings, rustic terracotta floors, hand-glazed tiles, exposed stone walls, lots of nooks & crannies. There is aircon in all mains rooms, and a guest annex at the highest level of the house accessed by an external staircase. Ground floor: The original old wood doors open into the cosy lower sitting/dining room (or TV snug!) with a lovely old wood burner. There are two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. The two rear bedrooms have French doors leading to a veranda overlooking the pretty patio garden & pool area with wonderful views across the countryside. A bathroom with a large walk-in shower completes the distribution on this floor. Lower ground floor: The original rustic stone steps lead down to the kitchen and a separate dining room. The kitchen, with its country cottage ambience, is very pretty and well-appointed with attractive blue/white tiling. At the rear there is a breakfast table with bench seating and a little pantry. The adjacent cosy dining room has several nooks & crannies and a storage area. Both rooms have glazed doors into the walled patio garden, with a lovely part-shaded terrace, perfect for alfresco dining. First floor: The huge main living room is open-plan and extends across the whole upper floor. This lovely light, airy and comfortable room has windows on both sides and a welcoming open fire. An attractive kitchen has recently been installed across one side of the room, with a breakfast/lunch bar. There is also a separate shower room. Through an archway there is a separate sitting/study area. From here a glazed door opens to the gorgeous sun terrace with amazing views across the protected River Genal valley to the Mediterranean coastline, Gibraltar & Morocco. Guest Annex (upper floor): This level of the house is accessed by an external staircase from the terrace below. There is a covered terrace with spectacular vista to the west towards El Hacho mountain (with glorious sunset views!). The spacious open-plan floor comprises a spacious double bedroom, living/sitting room, kitchenette with fridge /tea-making facilities, and an adjacent good-sized bathroom (bath & shower). Exterior: The delightful walled patio garden, with a shaded dining terrace, is very pretty with an array of colourful potted plants and shrubs, but the focal point is the attractive plunge pool (3.5m x 2.5m x 1.5m deep) which is heated. At the rear of the patio garden there is an entrance gate, convenient for deliveries etc. NOTE: THE ADJACENT PROPERTY IS ALSO AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FROM THE SAME OWNER - A GOOD SIZED PLOT WITH AN APPROVED PROJECT FOR A 2 BED/2 BATH HOUSE WITH A SWIMMING POOL (approx. 9-10m long) & PATIO GARDEN. €155.000 for the plot ) FURTHER DETAILS & PLANS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.