Fascinating 300-year-old stone-built house with large garden, situated 1250 m. above sea level on the southern slopes of Sierra Nevada.
A 300-year-old, two-storey house covering an area of 264 square metres.Situated at 1250 metres above sea level in Juviles, a village in the Alpujarra region of the province of Granada.
The property restored about ten years ago. The original structural features (walls, beamed ceilings with either slate or cane, doors windows) have been preserved. Floors tiled throughout. Walls and ceilings recently painted in white with masonry paint.
Some 400 sq. metres of garden bordered on one side by the village square.
Wide Mozarabic-style gate covered by a typical Alpujarra ‘tinao’ provides access to the house, terrace and garden. House and garden face south-east and overlook a pleasant valley with the Sierra de la Contraviesa and Sierra de Gador beyond.
The property is being sold complete with all furniture and contents. The house is equipped with antique or reproduction furniture, combining modern comfort with an authentic Alpujarran atmosphere. In addition, there are all kinds of electrical appliances, household items, kitchen utensils, crockery and bedding.
The house is therefore ready for immediate occupation.
ENTRANCE
TINAO ENTRANCE
Small hatch into the basement under terrace for unloading firewood.
Pitchers in wooden stand. Stone drinking-bowls. Plant pots. Agricultural implements.
TERRACE
Some 65 sq. metres in area. A cartwheel table with sunshade and 4 garden chairs. Table with sewing machine base and 2 straw-bottomed chairs. Ornamental wash-basin. Ceramic plates, figures and agricultural implements on walls. Built-in bench seats (overlooking garden). All chairs and seats with cushions.
Plum tree, Jazmin plants and raised borders with rose trees and other plants and flowers make this is a delightful area in which to relax.
At the far end of the terrace there is a covered area (about 30 sq. metres with metal framework. cane and heather roof). Large teak table and chairs. Rocking chairs. Water tap with hosepipe. Water meter wíth old-style cover and door. Blinds to shut out the cold night air or heat of the sun.
FRONT DOOR
Original door, slightly modified for extra light and security (locks and bolts). Heat-sensitive security light which works only during the hours of darkness. Anti-insect bead curtain for summer. Heavy curtain to exciude draughts in winter.
DOWNSTAIRS
ENTRANCE HALL
Wood-burning stove. Mats. Clothes rack. Shoe rack. Electrical control panel with trip-switches, etc. Wooden chest. Collection of ‘romanas’ (hand scales). Collection of ceramic plates. 2 cattle yokes. Kneading trough. Sieve. Roman plough. Antique telephone (in working order). Measuring boxes.
More agricultural imlplements.
OVEN ROOM
Original bread oven (complete and in workíng order). Wooden bread shovel. Ham-salting table. Large gas ring for paella pan. Earthenware serving dishes. Cheese preserving pots. Fryíng pans. Paella pans and other household iteims. Dutch coffee grinder. Dutch measuring vessels..
South-west facing window on to terrace.
BODEGA (WINE CELLAR)
Wooden wine rack in original animal-feeding troughs. Large wineskin. Asturian (mechanical) corkscrew bottle opener. Small round table (for brazier). Work table and chairs. Ornaments, pictures and various wall-decorations. Electric fire.
WORKSHOP
Carpenter’s bench. Various carpentry ami bricklaying tools. Shelves. Chest of drawers. Wine-press screw.
Window overlooking valley.
LUMBER ROOM
Shelves. A few odds and ends.
CLOAKROOM
Wash basin, WC., Washing machine. Old—fashioned mirror. Shelves. Rugs.
BEDROOM 4
3 double bunk beds, 1 single bed, ah with sheets, blankets and bedspreads. Bedside mats. Built-in cupboards and shelves. Pictures and wall decorations. Electric fire. Window overlooking valley.
UPSTAIRS
KITCHEN
Cooker with ceramic hob, electric oven and dishwasher combined. Electric kettle. Coffee pot. Microwave oven. Plate rack. Draining rack. 2 pitchers in wooden stand. Swedish ceiling light. 2 spotligbts. 3 old Granada ceramic plates. Collection of ceramics from León. Antique pharmaceutical scales. Set of fiat irons and other decorative kitchen utensils.
South-facing window with blind.
SITTING ROOM
Large coffee table made from an old ‘trillo’ (threshing sledge). 2 sofas. Chairs. Sideboard. Standard lamp, Ceiling light. Carpet. Telephone table with reading lamp. Pictures and wall decorations. Open fireplace. Brick and plaster shelves with decorative otpjects. Large ornamental bowl.
South- facing window with blind.
SMALL TERRACE
Water tap. Butane gas water heater with electronic ignition. Outdoor table and chairs. Built-in cupboard. Terrace roofed with wooden beams and slate.
Spectacular view of valley to the south.
BEDROOM 3
2 beds. Antique washstand. Chest of drawers. Small round table. Built-in cupboard. Pictures and ornaments. Bedclothes. Bedside mats. Electric fire.
Window overlooking valley with blind.
BEDROOM 2
Antique double bed. Chest of drawers. mirror. antique washstand. Pictures
and ornaments Built—in cupboard. Bedclothes. Bedside mats. Electric fire.
Window overlooking valley with blind.
BATHROOM
Bath. Shower. Washbasin with oid mirror. Bidet. W.C. Electric towel-raíl. Hair dryer. Electric fire. Bath towels, mats, etc.
Opening skylight.
BEDROOM 1
2 beds with bedside tables and lamps. Wríting table with chair. Shelves. Built—in cupboard. Access to fiat roof (light and ventilation). Complete set of bedclothes. Mats. Electric fire. Pictures and ornanents on walls.
FLAT ROOF
Earth roof topped with ‘launa’ (powdered shale). May be used as sun terrace. T.V. aerial.
Spectacular view of valley and mountains
LIVING/DINING ROOM
Rectangular table with electric brazier. Sofa. 2 armchairs. Carpet. Antíque table with T.V. Sound system. 2 bookcases.
Dining room table (seats 6, extendable to 12). 6 chairs.
Bookcase. Corner cupboard. Pictures and ornaments on walls.
Window (with blind) facing west overiooking garden and view.
WALK-IN PANTRY
Built-in shelves. Complete set of kitchen utensils. Complete dinner service. Electric iron. Ironing table. Food mixer. Toaster. Sandwich maker. Vacuum cleaner. 2 Fondu sets. Pressure cooker. 2 Refrigerators with freezer. Skylight and ventilation.
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