PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE Issue 14 | Page 108

leads to the first floor containing four double en-suite bedrooms, three with Juliette balconies. Accessed from the landing hallway is an extensive walk out elevated planted terrace that overlooks the South facing garden. Another elevated terrace containing a secluded area with a feature timber hot tub that can be accessed from two of the bedrooms is located at the opposite end of the first floor. A loft hatch with an integrated step ladder is located above the landing hallway giving access to an extensive lofty roof space which provides abundant walk round storage and contains the hot water storage cylinder. and drainage, bottled gas for the gas hob, oil fired central heating boiler, solar panels for domestic hot water complimented by an immersion heater only required periodically. Part air conditioning is installed in the Winter Lounge and study and the principal bedroom and with under floor heating in the en-suite bathroom. There are ceiling fans in most rooms and decorative ceiling and wall light fittings. Internet connection and Sky and local TV facilities and wiring for surround sound are installed. External electrics for feature and floodlighting and power for pumps and other equipment are provided together with electrically op- The property has been meticulously restored in a luxurious ‘Grand Design’ style into a beautiful contemporary presentation of a Andalucian dwelling with many unique and quirky features and vaulted ceilings in many areas. Original antique materials, many beautifully patinated, have been sourced locally from classic old buildings including antique timber doors, original stone steps, original stone and dressed marble floors, vaulted ceilings, exposed stone rustic walls, stone columns, display niches with glass shelves, old oak beams, window shutters and hand made glazed and terracotta wall tiles are featured extensively. Ground floor windows are fitted externally with reclaimed ‘rejas’ - traditional wrought iron bars. Services embrace mains water, electricity 108 THE ESSENTIAL COSTA DEL SOL WEBSITE - www.simplymedia-group.com erated entrance gates with TV entry and burglar alarm system. A covered facility area runs the full length at the rear house and is accessed from outside. One section contains a utility unit reached from the side raised terrace containing a work bench and shelving, washing machine and tumble dryer and the Ferroli central heating and hot water boiler. The other section houses a sports equipment and bicycle store and contains two oil storage tanks for the central heating boiler. The low maintenance lush garden is filled with a variety of exotic plants and a highly decorative raised goldfish pond with fountain planted with Lillies and Water Reeds and the whole attractive feature is illuminated at night. Planting includes: six Eucaliptus trees, five 200 year old Olive trees, three Palm trees, two Magnolia Grandeflora, two Orange trees, two Lemon trees, various Cyprus trees, Fig tree, mature Walnut tree, Jacoranda, Bourganvilla, Nisboro, Ivy, Estralixia and numerous shrubs. A traditional small scale Aqueduct irrigation system has been devised for the garden and created using free natural year round mountain stream water captured by an initial holding tank. The viaduct then feeds a larger landscaped rock pool that offers not only an irrigation system but also a natural and very stimulating fresh water facility.