Cortijo Sonada - EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE - Cortijo Sonada is impressive 7-bedroom villa is situated at the edge of the quiet waters of Lake Vinuela, one of the most impressive locations in the Axarquia region of Spain. This beautiful part of the Costa del Sol is only 45 minutes from Malaga Airport, 15 minutes from the coast and 110 minutes from the ski slopes of the Sierra Nevada. The villa has three floors and faces south west, with uninterrupted views across the mountains and the lake. There is a separate self-contained two bedroomed apartment built under the Villa. The house is set on a 5,029 square metre plot, with mature, beautifully landscaped gardens. The entrance is controlled by an electric gate and the long driveway and two large parking areas give sufficient parking for many cars. Total build is 487m2, total build including terraces is 568 m2. In front of the villa there is the private pool of 13m x 4.5m, along with an outside kitchen/bar area. This has a built-in pump house/storage room below, which houses the controls for the pool cleaning system. There is a large terrace area around the pool, giving plenty of room for sun loungers and also a shaded area, which is ideal for dining al-fresco! The villa has gas central heating, which is fed by a butane gas deposit situated behind the outside kitchen/bar.  The boiler and hot water storage tank have their own room to the side of the villa. The Villa also has three Solar panels which provide hot water. The house has an automatic irrigation system, situated in the boiler room, which waters the whole of the garden. It has been built to an extremely high standard, with cavity walls with high density foam insulation inside.  The windows are high specification German UPVC wood effect windows, with double glazing, so requires no maintenance. The gardens have sectioned lighting throughout, so you can light as little or as much up as required. 

On entering through the main door, you come into an entrance hall on the ground floor, with stairs on your right leading up to the first floor, and down to the basement. Accommodation is as follows: (all measurements are approximate)

The Entrance Hall:  L shaped area (11.42m2) with stairs leading to other floors.  It has a small storage cupboard and a covered radiator. There are entrance doors to Lounge, Cloakroom and Office.

The Office: 4m x 4m (16.3m2) Large windows give panoramic views across the lake, with electronic blinds on windows. Telephone socket and all the necessary internet facilities you would expect.  Hot and cold air conditioning unit along with a radiator.

The Cloakroom: 1.2m x 2m (2.95m2) A fully tiled cloakroom with toilet, sink and bidet.  It has a heated towel rail/radiator in chrome ladder style and an electric point as well.

The Lounge:  8m x 6m (48.99 m2) Lovely large lounge with lake views and views over the private pool and outside entertaining area.  It has both television and telephone points and French windows which open out to a covered terrace with area for both sitting and dining, whilst enjoying the views. The lounge has three covered radiators, as well as a hot and cold air conditioning unit. Both main lights and mood lights are available in here, and it has feature brickwork areas. Four windows all give views across the lake, and have blinds fitted to them. There are several doors off the lounge leading to: -

The Snug: 4m x 4m (16.52m2) A welcoming room with a large window, with electronic blinds, giving fantastic views over the lake. There is a gas living flame fire, set in a marble mantle surround and both television and telephone points. The snug has separate ceiling and wall lights, both on dimmer switches. It also has a hot and cold air conditioning unit, as well as a covered radiator.

Bedroom One:   3.5m x 4m (14.41m2) This double bed sized room has a large fitted wardrobe and a radiator. A window in bedroom with blinds fitted.

Bedroom One En-Suite:  1.8m x 1.8m (3.39m2) has shower, basin and toilet, along with heated white ladder style towel rail/radiator and extractor fan.  Also has electric point and illuminated bathroom cabinet.

Bedroom Two:  3.8m x 3.8m (14.89m2) This double bed sized room has large fitted wardrobes along one wall, radiator and two windows with blinds fitted.

Bedroom Three: 3.8m x 3.8m (14.11m2). Another double bed sized room with large fitted wardrobes along one wall, radiator and one window with blind fitted. 

Shared “Jack and Jill” Shower Room:  2.9m x 1.7m (4.94m2) Situated between Bedrooms 2 and 3, this room is fully tiled with a suite of walk in shower, basin and toilet.  It has an electric heated chrome ladder style towel rail/radiator, thermostatically controlled electric underfloor heating and extractor fan. The basin is in a modern built in sink unit with an illuminated bathroom mirror, with electric point, and a matching, extra slim, fitted storage unit. There is one window with blind fitted.

The Kitchen: 4.2m x 4.2m (17.86 m2) A fully tiled and fitted solid beech kitchen with black granite work surfaces throughout. There is an island in the centre of the kitchen. The modern silver appliances are included in the sale, which consists of extra wide electric oven, wide induction hob, stainless steel extractor hood, integrated dishwasher, microwave, American style fridge/freezer and small wine cooler.  All are in good working condition.  Off the kitchen there is

The Dining Area:  3.2m x 4.2m (13.34m2) A light airy room with large windows to all three walls and a high apex ceiling.  Electric blinds are fitted to all the windows.  There are two radiators in this area, along with a door to the garden area and the entrance to

The Utility Room: 1.3m x 2.5m (3.25m2) Fully tiled with cupboards throughout, and double corner sink inset in granite worktop.  It has plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. 

Returning to the Entrance Hall and going up to the first floor you find: -

Bedroom 4:  6m x 3.6m (21.91m2) This is an extra-large room with a double built in wardrobe.  It has French doors leading out on to a terrace area, hot and cold air conditioning and two radiators. 

Bedroom Four En-Suite:  1.4m x 2.5m (3.39m2) This is fully tiled and has a shower, basin and toilet, along with heated chrome ladder style towel rail/radiator and an extractor fan.  It also has an electric point and illuminated bathroom cabinet.

The Master Bedroom:  7m x 4m (27.62m2) Again a very large, light room with three windows and French doors all giving views across the lake.  The French doors open onto a terrace area, which circles half the top floor, and joins with the rear bedroom terrace (Bedroom 4). The master has hot and cold air conditioning, as well as two covered radiators.  Off the master bedroom, there is a walk-in wardrobe with two large, built in wardrobes one to each side.

Master En-Suite Bathroom: 4m x 3m (12.23m2) This is fully tiled with a large Jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, toilet and double sink unit with thermostatically controlled electric underfloor heating. There are also two heated chrome ladder style towel rails/radiators, (one electric and one centrally heated), double illuminated mirror, two power points and an extractor fan. 

Returning to entrance hall and going downstairs into the basement there is

The Double Garage:  9.8m x 3.9m (38.06m2) With a tiled floor and white painted walls, it is a light, well appointed area, with several electric sockets and an up-and-over electric garage door. The main electric circuit board is housed here.  The Garage leads to:

The Installation Room:  An L shaped room (10.90m2) which houses the water pump, water softener system and two water deposits which hold 2,000 litres of water in total.

Basement Recreational Area: There is a large games room and gym area with independent lighting to each area.  Games room has sufficient area for both a pool table and table tennis table, whilst gym area has space for four training machines and floor to ceiling mirrors on one wall.  Also, inside this recreational area, there is access to a small storeroom which also contains a built-in wine cellar. Total area of this leisure area approximately 80m2.  This room also gives interior access to -

Ground floor self-contained apartment

With its own front door, large windows (with electric blinds) and small outside terrace, this apartment also enjoys lake views and views over the pool and outside entertaining area.  In a modern, American open-plan style it contains a fitted kitchen and a large sitting/dining area of 50m2.  It has two Double Bedrooms off the living area, each being 5m x 3m in size.  The apartment also has a fully tiled shower-room with a walk-in shower, toilet and a modern built in sink unit with an illuminated bathroom mirror with electric point. It also has an electric heated chrome ladder style towel rail/radiator, thermostatically controlled electric underfloor heating, an extractor fan and a window with blind fitted.  In total the whole apartment is approximately 80m2.

Private Pool and Outside Entertainment Area

Outside there are mature, landscaped gardens with many established palm trees and grassed areas, all of which are watered by an automatic irrigation system, which is housed in a small room to the side of the villa.  In this room you would also find the central heating boiler, controls for the solar panel system and the hot water tank.

Going down to the secluded pool area, there is sufficient room on the terrace for many sunbeds and tables and chairs. 

The outside kitchen is well appointed with fitted units, hot water tank and gas hob.  It has a BBQ area and shaded pergola too.

Below the kitchen area is the swimming pool room, with all the necessary controls.  

The villa is situated along a short country lane, walkable to the 4* Hotel La Vinuela. 

Cortijo Sonada is certainly the most prestigious, well presented , high quality property nestled into a prime, lake location which will be very rare to find in the future with all necessary paperwork in place. DAFO costs are included and underway. Please not this is a fixed price, exclusive listing. Contact Tim for further details on tim@villasolutions.net or call +34 696522171.