Description
This luxurious home is a landmark at the entrance to the quaint village of Saleres. A fusion of Moorish simplicity, premium modern touches and skilful design make this a unique property in an idyllic setting.
'El Mayorazgo' is a beautiful property with a total of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, and 3 living rooms spread over four levels. The living areas have a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces, with fabulous views of the Sierra Nevada, the green orchards that surround the house and a stream below where you can watch the birds. In the well-maintained gardens surrounding the house are different zones set up for relaxation, with plenty of choice between sun and shade, with mature palm trees and shrubs as well as orange and lemon trees which grow on the three south facing terraces.
There is a spacious sun terrace and a large swimming pool with comfortable built-in steps and a Jacuzzi function for ultimate luxury.
Distribution:
Privacy abounds once in the grounds, which provide ample parking and a beautiful entrance flanked by two palm trees. A lovely combination of bricks and traditional cobblestones invites you to the graceful wooden front door framed by an Arabic horseshoe arch.
Ground floor:
Fabulous double height entrance hall with two immense vertical windows. Lounge/ dining area with stunning restored wooden double doors of over 4 metres height with exquisite ironwork. This room has light entering from three sides including a large south-facing balcony terrace with lovely outdoor seating area.
The modern and fully-fitted kitchen is both stylish and practical with a U-shaped design with ample worksurfaces and storage. It offers a second dining area and a spacious independent pantry and utility space providing plenty of storage space.
Completing this floor is a spacious double bedroom with an abundance of natural light, beautiful wooden built-in wardrobes and a separate bathroom.
First floor
The master bedroom, with beautiful high beamed ceilings, has two Juliet balconies with patio doors and views over the Sierra Nevada, it also offers a sitting area and a triple built-in wardrobe. The en-suite shower room with bidet is decorated with traditional, locally hand-painted tiles.
The second large bedroom on this floor, also has spacious fitted wardrobes, and has a bathroom with bath with shower.
Second floor
Splendid fourth double bedroom nestled within the tower. Windows look out to the east, south and west, and it has a beautiful turquoise dome finished with stucco.
Lower ground
The lower ground floor, which although connected to the main house, also has its own exterior access hence the possibility of using this level as an independent apartment. It consists of the following spaces:
Open-plan room hosting a kitchen, living and dining room with two sets of double doors which lead onto the shaded porches, pool area and garden. This room has an enclosed chimney and an immense window boasting panoramic views over the orange groves.
Double bedroom with direct access through French doors to the garden
Second living/dining area with chimney and small kitchen
Bathroom with shower, and a toilet.
Two connected rooms serve as the laundry room and a bodega with ample storage.
With over 1000m2 of private grounds, this is a real dream home, nestled in the popular Lecrin Valley, with easy access to Granada city and the beaches of the Costa Tropical, both within a 30 minute drive, and a short distance from the Alpujarra and the Sierra Nevada ski resort.
Please don`t hesitate to contact us for more information about this amazing property. We have detailed information available about the finishes, as well as floor plans and a large number of additional photos.