Calle Fenix 11
GUALCHOS, GRANADA
€250,000
A very special, rich and characterful 3 bedroom village house with roof terrace and 360 degree views of mountains and the sea.
CALLE FENIX 11, GUALCHOS, GRANADA
€250,000
194m2
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Salon with sea views
Entrance salon/study
Separate Dining Room
Kitchen with sea views
Top Floor Kitchen and shower room
Enormous, two-level roof terrace with stunning views
Parking
13 minutes’ drive to the beach
This charming house has everything: the rich character of a traditional village home; proximity to the coast and beaches of Castell de Ferro; an enormous roof terrace for outdoor entertaining; location in a lovely hillside village and a thriving community.
Contemporary coastal villas are all very well, but for someone looking for a traditional way of life in a Spanish village as well as the joys of seaside living then this house is ideal. There is something very beguiling about sitting in the main salon with the french windows open, gazing at the sea, cooled by a gentle breeze.
This restored home sits at the top of Gualchos; abundant plants tumble around doorways and tantalisingly frame the views towards the sea. Inside, the property is filled with antiques and there is that warm patina of age.
Main Ground Floor
The main entrance door opens into a lovely dining room, complete with open fireplace and plenty of space for entertaining. Doorway through to the main salon; elegant, and with a blend of being cosy for winter months and light and breezy for summer. Two sets of French windows open onto Juliet balconies and provide views of the sea.
There is a shower room on this floor, and stairs lead down to the lower ground floor.
Spacious, traditional kitchen with windows that provide views of both the mountains and the sea. Stairs to the first floor.
Lower Ground Floor
Due to the thickness of the walls of this traditionally built house, the lower ground floor feels delightfully cool in summer, making it ideal for the bedrooms. Conversely, in winter, the bedrooms are cosy and welcoming. There are three bedrooms and one bathroom on this floor, as well as a lovely additional reception hall/study.
There is a further basement, accessible from outside, that provides a store room for firewood.
Top Floor
Stairs from the kitchen rise to the top floor where there is a utility room with space for a refrigerator, as well as a shower and WC. This serves as an additional small kitchen adjacent to the roof terrace.
The roof terrace is enormous, extending over the entire footprint of the house, and set over two levels. There are 360 degree views across to the Sierra Nevada and Mulhacén (the highest peak in Spain), the surrounding hills and over the village towards the sea.
LOCATION
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GUALCHOS
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT GUALCHOS
The municipality, which includes the beach town of Castell de Ferro, has about 2,500 residents. The village of Gualchos itself has 433 residents. It is, therefore, a relatively quiet village for its location, so close to the coast. It's for this reason that a moderate population of non-spanish people have bought houses there. We would say that the village is predominantly Spanish and most of the residents have been born and brought up there. There is a very healthy community spirit.
The drive from the coast (Castell de Ferro) or the motorway takes you up a windy but well maintained tarmac road. We have timed it and, as long as you are not stuck behind a tractor, it will take you 13 minutes to reach the village.
The village layout is very traditional, meaning that driving into the centre is not advised! Parking in the main square is not possible although dropping off is allowed and some of the roads leading to the centre are very narrow. In our opinion, this is part of the charm of these traditional Spanish villages. The Town hall has provided a number of easily accessible and large car parks all within easy walking distance of the main square. There is never a problem parking, even in the height of Summer.
The view from Gualchos to the sea is stunning! One of the main forms of employment in this area is farming, mainly centred around the fruit and vegetables grown in poly tunnels. Although not nearly as visible as they are further along the coast towards Almeria, some poly tunnels are visible from the village and, in our opinion, do not mar the view at all but for some this may be a consideration. It's important to remember that this method of farming is one of the primary sources of income and employment in the area.
Gualchos is very popular with cyclists. There are fantastic cycling routes right up into the Sierra Nevada mountains (which you can see from the village too) and if you were thinking of buying a property for an investment, cycle tourism would be an increasingly valuable sector to tap into.
The village has a Coviran supermarket in the main square, along with two bars and a pensioners' club. We have eaten and enjoyed a few beers in Bar La Plaza; it’s a hub of activity for locals and tourists alike.
In summary, Gualchos is a traditional hill village but very close to the beach and all the cosmopolitan benefits that the beach provides. It's a safe haven from the hustle and bustle of a resort but close enough to be part of it if you want.
Gualchos - Castell de Ferro (beach) - 13 minutes
Gualchos - Motril - 30 mins (bus and taxis available)
Gualchos - Malaga - 1hr 30 mins
Gualchos - Almeria Airport 1hr 15 mins
The Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) Website: https://www.gualchos.es/
PURCHASER INFORMATION
Purchasers need to budget for between 8 - 10% of the purchase price to cover taxes and legal fees. This includes a Purchase Tax* of 7% of the purchase value of the property, and this is payable by the buyer within 30 days of completion of the purchase. The buyer is also responsible for their own legal fees (typically 1% of the purchase price), Notary fees (in the region of €800) and land registry fees.
*New-build properties are exempt from Purchase Tax, but 10% IVA (VAT) is payable on the purchase price.
We do not charge the buyer any commission.