This beautiful country house is located in the hills above the coastal town of Almunecar. It is away from the hustle of the coast, yet it is close enough at hand that you can enjoy the best of both worlds. The access to the house is good and the beach is only 20 minutes away. From your doorstep there are great walks in the hills and to pretty, white washed villages. This area and house is perfect for those of you looking for peace and quiet and the real Spain.

The house is built of 16 cm round logs with a pantile roof. The windows are double glazed and the logs give excellent insulation making it warm in winter and cool in summer. This house was built by the owners for themselves with great care and attention to detail. It is their permanent home and it is only for health reasons that they are selling.

There is a large veranda and open terrace at the front of the house. This is the heart of the home as it is like having a second lounge. You can enjoy hours here contemplating the spectacular, uninterrupted views to the mountains all around and the sea. You can watch the birds and just enjoy nature. There is a barbeque here and the kitchen is close at hand so this is the ideal spot for outdoor dining.

The entry level of the house is open plan. It features a fully fitted, modern kitchen with an American bar. There is a wood burner in the lounge to keep cool on winter evenings. There is a guest bedroom and a bathroom on this level with a special, hydro massage shower. There is access to the back garden as well, which is a great sun trap.

Upstairs there is an enormous main bedroom with space for a desk and a sitting area. There is plenty of wardrobe and storage space. There is an ensuite bathroom as well. There is a nice size balcony off of the bedroom, so you can wake up to the breathtaking views.

The house for sale in Almunecar is set on a plot of nearly 3,100 m2. It is completely ring fenced. There are remote controlled gates that give access to the property. The drive is all concreted. There are mature almond trees and some olive trees as well. There are raised beds where the owners grow fresh vegetables and herbs. There is an above ground swimming pool that is 1.2 meters here and 3.2 meters in diameter. It is perfect for keeping cool on a hot summer day.

Please contact the estate agents at CumbreVillas.com about this lovely home which is completely legal and registered. There is mains electricity and water is via a deposit. There is satellite TV and broadband internet and phone service.