Cortes de la Frontera, A magical country retreat

Cortijo for sale in Cortes de la Frontera

This outstanding estate is located in the Guadiaro Valley close to the historical town of Ronda, surrounded by the Los Alcornocales natural reserve and the Grazalema mountains.

In the midst of 23 hectares of mature oak forest, Cortijo del Moro is a labour of love and experience, offering a perfect blend of charm, beauty and character.

Restored and finished to high-quality standards, the house is built around a traditional Spanish patio, offering comfortable accommodation comprising a spacious living room and reading room both with fireplaces, high ceilings with wooden beams and large windows that provide access to the covered porch and swimming pool area; four double bedrooms (two of them upstairs) each with en-suite fully equipped bathroom as well as dressing areas. The master suite, conveniently situated on ground level also has a fireplace, his and hers bathrooms, dressing room and large windows with access to the private landscaped Mediterranean garden. There is an additional suite downstairs, next to the entrance hall. The open-plan Siematic kitchen with Miele and Gaggenau appliances is beautifully adorned with hand-made tiles and has a dining room connected to the porch area. A guest bathroom, secondary kitchen, boots room, entrance and hall complete the layout of the main floor. Every piece of furniture and interior design enhances the refinement and uniqueness of the property.

The outdoor area next to the living room and kitchen is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the magnificent mountain views, take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool and sunbathe.

Below the porch area there is further accommodation that includes a wine cellar, laundry, storage room and the spa area with gym, Turkish bath, jacuzzi, full bathroom, massage room, and a large office which could easily become an additional bedroom.

The grounds of the Cortijo also have a fenced area and a horse shelter, an orchard, a vegetable garden and chickens that supply fresh eggs and organic greens every day.
Additionally, there is a palm tree grove with approximately 6,000 adult units of several species and about 6,500 pecan trees for sale, with all permissions in order.
Water supply is never a problem with on-site wells and also the two rivers that border the property.

The estate was the site of a Roman villa from the first century and there is a Roman ruin, a “columbarium” next to the actual house as well as remains of a Roman pathway.

Well connected, the Cortijo is conveniently located about 3 minutes’ drive or 15 minutes’ walk to the Cortes train station, 50 minutes to Ronda, 1 hour to Sotogrande, 1h 20 min to Marbella, just over an hour to Gibraltar international airport and under 2 hours to Malaga international airport.

Much more than just a property, Cortijo del Moro is an ideal estate to embrace a different way of life enjoying nature at its best. All furniture and furnishings included, except personal items and art pieces.

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