Luxury country property – Inland Murcia, Spain
This unique 300-year-old ‘cortijo’ (900m² farmhouse), set in 20,000m² of pine, almond and olive
trees, surrounded by cultivated fields, was once owned by the famous bullfighter Pedro Barrera
Elbal. Lovingly renovated by the current owners, the property offers seven luxury suites, lounge,
dining room, kitchen and library. Set in comfortable grounds away from the hustle and bustle of the
city, situated just 12 minutes from Caravaca de la Cruz. The property has a large swimming pool
with custom made double sunbeds and an outdoor kitchen, dining and seating area with built in
barbeque.
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Features:
Ground floor
Lounge with antique log burning stove
Dining room with open fire
Bedroom suite with open fire, ensuite bathroom (shower/wash basin/WC) and private garden
Bedroom suite, ensuite bathroom (shower/wash basin/WC)
Separate WC
Storeroom
Open plan kitchen/living/office area – range cooker, dishwasher, granite worktops, central island,
lots of storage cupboards.
Bedroom and ensuite bathroom (shower/wash basin/WC)
First floor
Library on first floor with additional quiet seating area
3 bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms (shower/wash basin/WC)
Laundry storeroom
Bedroom and ensuite bathroom (bath/shower/wash basin/WC)
Dressing room and storage area
Gardens:
Swimming pool (14m x 5m) – completely re-tiled in 2016 and converted to a non-chlorine pool.
The area is separated from other areas of the garden by gates for safety. There is a feature palm
tree island with steps into the pool for easy access. The surrounding terrace has lots of space for
sunbeds, tables and chairs
4 garden areas laid with small stones, olive, almond, pine and fruit (cherry, plum, apple, peach)
trees and a kitchen garden
Outdoor kitchen and WC – Chimenea for wood burning BBQ and sink
Pool pump house
Large storage out-house
Wood store
Utility room housing water tank/boiler/oil tank/solar tanks/washing machine/tumble dryer
Large car parking area in front of property
Grounds:
Plot – 20,000m² of pine and almond trees
Stable and fenced paddock and small tack room
Location:
The property is situated in between the Murcian villages of La Encarnacion and La Almudema. It is
12 minutes from Caravaca de la Cruz – known as the City of Legend and is recognised as the fifth
Holiest City in Cristendom. The sanctuary of Santa Cruz is home to a magnificent, miraculous
cross which is celebrated for its healing powers. The city is a destination for pilgrims from all
around the globe. In 2017 Caravaca held its seven-year jubilee, an honour presented to it by Pope
Jean Paul II.
The property is located just on the edge of the Sierra Espuna National Park near the Murcian
vineyards of Jumilla, Yeclar and Bullas and the historic city of Lorca. It is 50 minutes from the
Region of Murcia (Corvera) airport and 1 ½ hours from Alicante airport. It is also some forty
minutes from the beach, and just three hours from Granada and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The property has been completely refurbished. New roofs, new plumbing and electrics have been
installed. The “cortijo” has been decorated with much attention to detail and is beautifully presented
with solid wooden doors and treated wooden beams throughout. Windows are double glazed and
are fitted with fly-screens and traditional ironwork. There are oil fired radiators throughout the
property.
Services: Mains electric (generator backup), water, septic tank, oil central heating, solar panels for
hot water, Spanish TV aerial, English TV satellite dish, WIFI antenna.