4 bedroom villa near Istan, Marbella, Costa del Sol
Rural Finca with Large Infinity Edged Pool, Tranquil Location Overlooking Lake
Peaceful but Within Easy Reach of Marbella and Puerto Banus
Sleeps 8/9 (4 Bedrooms)
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A rustic 'finca' style villa with a large private, infinity edged pool, in a rural and tranquil location in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park but within easy driving distance of Marbella and Puerto Banus. Set in its own grounds of nearly 2 acres with numerous olive, almond, fig and citrus trees, the property has 3 double bedrooms and a self contained double bedroom cottage overlooking the large pool. The property enjoys west facing rural lake views with covered and open terraces and a large barbecue terrace. Peaceful and tranquil, the finca is ideal for a relaxing break close to some of the best amenities on the Costa del Sol including numerous golf courses, which are within easy reach. The unspoilt white village of Istan is a short drive away where there are stores for provisions, and restaurants serving Spanish fare using local produce. The reservoir is great for fishing and kayaking and there is a kayak for use. There are many grades of walks in the surrounding rural area.
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| 12 July - 13 September | £1450 |
| 13 September - 7 November | £975 |
| 8 November - 12 December | £495 |
| 13 December - 2 January 2009 | £695 |
| 3 January - 13 March 2009 | £495 |
| 14 March - 10 July 2009 | £975 |
| 11 July - 4 September 2009 | £1450 |
| 5 September - 6 November | £995 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
We will happily consider discounts for lets in excess of 3 weeks with special consideration for long winter lets.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday but we are happy to be as flexible as possible to try accommodate your requirements. Please ask us.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bed 1 - Large master bedroom with king size bed. Great lake and country views. Air-conditioned. Bed 2 - Good sized double bedroom with lake view. Bed 3 - Good sized with twin beds. Bed 4 - (In cottage) with double bed. Plus sofa bed (in cottage). |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room to master bedroom with twin washbasined vanity unit and WC. Family bathroom with bath with fixed shower and WC. Shower room and WC in cottage. Separate WC and cloakroom on ground floor of main house. |
| Kitchen: | Electric oven, 4 ring gas hob, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, fridge. |
| Living Rooms: | Good sized lounge with traditional Andalucian open fireplace, TV, DVD, VCR. Finca kitchen/dining room with rustic table and seating for 8/10. |
| Other: | Cloakroom and WC. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included. House cleaned weekly. |
Notes on accommodation
There is air-conditioning to the lounge and master bedroom and there are plenty of fans in case the natural breezes are not cooling enough. The property is warm during the winter months but there is an Andalucian fireplace with logs readily available locally. There are number of oil filled radiators. The mountainous nature of the area means that the property is not really suitable for toddlers.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- air conditioning,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Outside
The private pool is approximately 12 x 5 metres and features an infinity edge with stunning westerly views to the National Park and the Sierriana de Ronda, over the lake below.
Coast/Beach
The coast is only 10kms away and offers a range of family friendly beaches, luxury beaches (Nikki Beach), disco beaches (Puerto Banus), and even a naturist beach at Cabopino. All offer beach bars or restaurants. A range of water sports are also available from the beaches as well as the large number of marinas and ports in the area including Puerto Banus, Marbella, Cabapino, and Estepona.
Golf
The property is in the heart of the Costa del Sol and is within easy driving distance of a range of excellent golf courses including Las Brisas, Los Naranjos, La Dame de Noche (floodlit), Marbella Golf and Country Club, Los Flamingos, Finca Cortesin, Aloha Golf, Monte Mayor, Guadalmina, Atatlaya Park and El Paraiso to name but a few.
The world renowned Valderama and the fabulous new La Reserva are about 55kms away at Sotogrande. The old and new courses of San Roque are 60kms away.
Skiing
The house is about 2 hours drive from Granada and the Sierra Nevada skiing area. It is one of the few places in the world where you can ski in the morning and be water skiing from the beach in the afternoon!
Travel
The area is served by two airports. The nearest is Malaga approximately 50kms (45 mins drive) away, the other being Gibraltar at approx 60kms (1 hours drive). A car is essential.
Distances
The unspoilt Pueblo Blanco (white village) of Istan (dating back to the 16 century) is 7km away. There is a natural spring which supplies the reservoir. There is a small weekly market on Saturdays. The large and cosmopolitan town of Marbella is 9km away and the world famous and vibrant Puerto Banus is 8km distant. The port of Tarifa offering high-speed ferry trips across the Straits of Gibraltar to Tangiers is about 70km. The port of Malaga is 55km away offering ferries to the Balearic's.
Further details
The rural position of the finca offers easy access to a range of diverse amenities and facilities. It is on the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park (declared a UNESCO Biosphere) and offers easy and challenging walks as well as horse riding and guided jeep and quad bike tours. The countryside offers an incredible range of flowers, fauna and wildlife including the Ibex and wild boars. Yet only 9kms away is the throbbing port of Puerto Banus offering international shopping alongside bustling ethnic markets and an outstanding range of bars, restaurants and nightclubs. The cosmopolitan town of Marbella is only 10kms away offering some of the best shopping in Southern Spain. The cobbled streets and alleyways around it's world famous Plaza de Naranjos (Orange Square) offer ethnic goods alongside haut couture.
The Square itself has a range of excellent restaurants with many more nearby. It is said that if you dined out every lunchtime and evening for a year you would still not visit all of the restaurants in Marbella. The port of Puerto Banus has an excellent range of eateries offering international and local cuisine.
Booking notes
A non refundable holding deposit of £100 will be required to confirm the booking.
The balance monies, plus a security deposit of £250 against breakages etc., will need to be paid one month before the rental period along with the Rental Contract.
The security deposit will be returned within 15 days of the end of the letting.
Guest comments
'The house has exceeded our expections - the pictures don't do it justice'. Jonathan S - August 2008.
For booking and further information
Gordon Westcott
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1883 731 473
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7502 407 644
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