Lovely villa with pretty gardens and large pool, Axarquia, Malaga

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This quality, well-cared for Colmenar property is naturally integrated in the surrounding scenery. Although there are a few houses to be seen in the distance, it remains private and feels perfectly secluded, set in gorgeous Mediterranean gardens.

Inside you find space and airiness in a smartly put-together villa. Some of the original features – such as the old bread oven and beams – have been retained in a thorough restoration within thick walls that help to maintain well-balanced temperatures. The resulting sensation is fresh, relaxing and serene.

There is more than enough room for four people. An open-plan kitchen and dining area leads through to a strikingly neat living room divided into two areas – and beyond here is a second, cool sitting room with steps up to a wooden platform. Here a double bed can either ccommodate a fifth person or be used for daytime siestas.

The house is extremely well finished with scrupulous attention to detail. Every item is of high quality, the kitchenware is top of the range, and the mattresses upstairs are excellently comfortable. Both bedrooms are twin-bedded (with beds pushed together) and both have beautifully tiled en-suite shower rooms. You sleep under traditional wood-and-cane ceilings and tread on natural terracotta tiles.

Outside, a large terrace offers intimate spots and shaded areas for meals al fresco and there are more private and relaxing corners by the large, irresistible swimming pool, which is just a few steps down. It has a salt filter for chlorine-free swims.

Together with the pretty gardens, it makes for a very attractive option.

There are plenty of reasons for simply staying put and enjoying the house and pool but beaches and restaurants (try the freshly fried fish) at Torre del Mar are not far to drive: just 45 minutes. Historical Antequera city is the same distance away while Torcal Natural Park and its curious rock formations represent an enticing destination for fascinating walks.

 Even closer – 10 minutes by car – are the Montes de Malaga, a protected Natural Park with Mediterranean pine forests and views of the sea, and Colmenar, the nearest village from which the villa is approached. The last part of the track to the villa should be negotiated with some care.

Facilities
Private salt filtered swimming pool (9 m x 5 m, 1.80 m deep); CD player; woodburning stove; washing machine; garden furniture; barbecue; sunloungers; broad, shaded terrace; all linen provided.

Distribution
On two floors
Ground floor: kitchen (fully equipped); dining room; 2 living room areas (one with steps up to wooden platform with double bed); utility room with wc; furnished terrace
First floor: two bedrooms (both twin bedded (beds pushed together) each with en-suite shower room.

Notes:
The swimming pool will be open from 03 April to 16 October 2010, weather permitting.

Locations & Distances
Located in open countryside at the end of a country lane, accessed by a short track, a little bumpy but negotiable with an ordinary car.

A short Axarquia video

Colmenar (most facilities)	5 km
Montes de Malaga Natural Park (walking/scenery)	10 mins
Torre del Mar (beaches)	35 mins
Malaga Airport	50 mins

NOTES ON AVAILABILITY FOR THIS PROPERTY:

Changeover day: Saturday in High Season. Security deposit: Not required.