Andalucia, Cádiz, Los Barrios, Spain

THIS VERSATILE FAMILY HOME IS LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF LOS BARRIOS, CLOSE TO SOTOGRANDE, BUT ON THE EDGE OF THE ALCORNACALES NATIONAL PARK enjoying wonderful rural views over a stunning mountainous skyline that are protected from any development due to the Parque National status.

Offering spacious living divided over two floors and including a guest/granny flat this property boasts 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a private swimming pool, beautiful gardens of 2,595 m2 and a private entrance with garage and car port.

At entry level a spacious hallway leads to the large L shaped living room with open fireplace and direct access to the dining terrace offering commanding views of the mountainous countryside and the National Park. An independent dining room leads to the characterful fully fitted kitchen and the separate laundry room. Beyond the living room there is a useful study/office/guest room.

Further accommodation on this level includes a large master bedroom with direct access to the raised terrace and views over the pool and gardens. This bright room also benefits from a modern en suite bathroom with walk in shower.

Two further bedrooms share a family bathroom.

Stairs lead down to the lower level with enormous living/dining room and open plan kitchen and direct access to the garden and spacious terrace. This self contained apartment also includes two double bedrooms both with en suite facilities and a large store room/cellar.

Outside, the lovely garden wraps around the villa. Mostly laid to lawn and stocked with mature trees and shrubs, the private swimming pool is the main feature. Although planning permission has not been sought the land has been zoned to provide space to build another property of up to two floors.

Additional features include a bbq area, garage, plenty of off road parking, numerous outside dining areas both covered and uncovered and electric entry gates.

The area: Los Barrios is a thriving and bustling town with a friendly multi-cultural community, offering great facilities including schools, health centres, supermarkets and sports facilities. The coastal area of Palmones is minutes away with shopping centres, multi-plex cinema, great restaurants and access to the beaches. The adjacent natural park "Alcornocales" (Cork Trees) offers superb opportunities for walking, mountain-biking and discovering flora and fauna, while the entire area is an ornithologists dream, sitting on one of the primary bird migration routes between Europe and Africa, which can be enjoyed directly from the property's balcony.

The location couldn't be more convenient - only 15 minutes from Gibraltar and Sotogrande, as well as just half an hour to Estepona and the spectacular beaches of Tarifa. The nearest airport is Gibraltar, with the property sitting equi-distant between Malaga and Jerez airports approx. one hour away by immediate motorway access. And a short ferry ride from nearby Algeciras will take you to Africa.

Activities include migrating bird watching, hiking, cycling, riding, climbing, kite surfing, golf and tennis.

In summary, this is a characterful family home with great potential in an area of natural importance but close to all amenities.

Further features include a beautiful private swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and air conditioning in the living room and master bedroom.