LINKCountryhouse For Sale in Montoro
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KMLA splendid example of a converted Spanish Olive Mill. Originally built sometime around 1780 AD this old mill is situated 5km. from the historic Roman town of Montoro. The property sits on a hilltop in 35,000 m2 of land and a built area of about 800m2 surrounded by approximately 250 olive trees and enjoys spectacular panoramic views of the area including Montoro and other small villages. 5000m2 of land surrounding the mill has been completely fenced off to provide a secure and manageable garden area. The property benefits from newly installed 3 phase electricity and has its own sondeo (bore-hole well) and is pumped to provide 4000 litres per hour. The property has been renovated to a high standard with all modem facilities including telephone with high speed broadband and satellite television. The traditional aspects of the mill have been retained and feature large internal arches and massive original wooden beams. The property would make an exceptionally large and luxurious private country house or, with its perfect layout, would provide an ideal country BandB/small hotel or business opportunity. GENERAL LAYOUT Completely walled, the building consists of two inner courtyards, main house, apartment block, bedroom complex, cottage and utility rooms. The property is set back 300m. from the road and is approached along a 100m. track through an olive grove to the main gates. This then opens onto a large flat area and a carriage drive circles the building and allows car parking adjacent to the entrances to both courtyards. MAIN HOUSE Approached through wrought-iron gates into a traditional Spanish courtyard, paved with original Montoro flagstones and surrounded by flowerbeds and massive olive oil urns. The grandly decorated front door opens into a stone floored hallway. Off this area there is a large cloakroom and w.c. The hallway leads through to the spectacular salon with original huge arches and wooden beams. At the far end of the salon another archway leads up to the raised dining room. From one end of the dining room there is an office or bedroom with a shower room en-suite. From the other end of the dining room a stairway lead up through an original tower to two guest bedrooms each with en-suite facilities. These guest rooms have their own direct access to the upper courtyard and can be closed off from the main house. Also from the main salon there is a stoned, arched passage leading down the large farmhouse styled kitchen. The kitchen has a large range of units with oak doors and granite worktops incorporating an American fridge/freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher and 110cm, English Rangemaster double oven and hob. On the other side of the kitchen there is a spacious comfortable sitting area with a cast iron wood burning stove and farmhouse kitchen dining area. At the back of the kitchen on one side there is a traditional pantry, on the other side narrow steps lead up to a "shrine" and also a secure storeroom fitted with a steel door. From the dining area of the kitchen double glass doors lead onto a large tiled terrace with sitting, dining, sunbathing areas and flowerbeds. The terrace has an access to the driveway for unloading. Also from the rear of the kitchen is passageway that leads to the utility room containing washing and drying machines further freezers and a full range of storage cupboards, worktops, sinks and an ironing area. A door from the back of the utility room leads to the terrace and then down to an outside drying area and garden. Both the kitchen and the terrace enjoy unparalleled views of the surrounding countryside From the end of the hallway by the salon is a grand staircase leading to the first floor gallery area, and from here to a short passage with two double bedrooms and a bathroom. From this passage is the entrance to the principal bedroom suite. This spacious suite consists of dressing/sitting room, large bathroom containing a raised bath w.c. modern basin and cupboards,
