Chalet en Alhama de Granada

A rare opportunity to purchase an exceptional country estate with approximately 49,732m2 of private land, near Alhama de Granada and within walking distance of Santa Cruz del Comercio.~~The estate comprises two completely independent villas, ideal as a family home, country retreat, home-and-income opportunity or shared purchase for two families. Surrounded by beautiful Andalusian countryside, it offers landscaped gardens, a magnificent saltwater pool, panoramic views and complete privacy with no close neighbours.~~MAIN VILLA~~The main villa opens into an impressive dining room with an independent fully fitted kitchen, including two ovens, microwave, hob, extractor and large double refrigerator. A rear door provides direct access to the private parking area, while the ground floor also has a cloakroom with WC.~~The dining room connects to an elegant lounge with log burner and patio doors opening onto the pool area. A covered terrace wraps around the villa, providing excellent spaces for outdoor dining while enjoying breathtaking 180-degree mountain and countryside views.~~Upstairs are three bedrooms. The spacious master has air conditioning, ceiling fans, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite with walk-in shower. The second double bedroom also has air conditioning, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The third air-conditioned bedroom is currently used as an office but could easily become a bedroom. A family bathroom with bathtub completes this floor.~~GUEST VILLA~~Situated separately on the lower part of the estate, the independent guest villa has its own access track, private parking and covered terrace, providing excellent privacy.~~Inside is an open-plan lounge and fitted kitchen with log burner, plus two spacious double bedrooms, both with air conditioning, fitted wardrobes and private en-suite shower rooms. Ideal for visiting family and friends or potential holiday-rental accommodation, subject to the necessary licences.~~OUTDOOR LIVING & LAND~~Landscaped gardens surround a superb 12m x 5m saltwater swimming pool with heat pump. Beside the pool is a covered outdoor kitchen and entertaining area with traditional bread and pizza ovens, BBQ with extractor, two refrigerators, freezer and sink – perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. A cosy fire pit provides the perfect place to relax beneath the stars. ~~There is a separate outdoor utility room with plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, together with a convenient WC for when using the pool. There is also a spacious separate outbuilding currently used as an office, together with additional outbuildings providing useful storage.~~The estate extends to almost five hectares and has been extensively planted with young olive trees, currently around five years old, offering increasing harvest potential as they mature.~~UTILITIES~~The property has mains electricity plus 18 solar panels, inverter and battery storage. Surplus electricity can be stored or returned to the grid.~~Water is supplied from a shared well and stored in two approximately 20,000-litre tanks. An osmosis system provides purified water, while Starlink offers reliable high-speed internet. The main villa also has pre-installation for gas-powered underfloor heating.~~LOCATION~~Santa Cruz del Comercio is around 20 minutes on foot, offering bars, shops, pharmacy, bank and medical centre. Alhama de Granada is approximately 10 minutes by car, with supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, shops, tapas bars and restaurants. Lake Bermejales, popular for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, is around 20 minutes away.~~Approximate travel times: Alhama 10 mins; ~Lake Bermejales 20 mins; ~Granada Airport 35–40 mins; ~Granada city 40–45 mins; ~Mediterranean beaches 1 hour; ~Málaga city/airport 1 hr 15–25 mins; ~Sierra Nevada Ski Resort 1 hour.~