Outstanding 16th century mansion in Albaicin, Granada, Spain.
Exceptional 16th century property in the heart of historic Albaicin. The traditional house, once inhabited by the nobility, was restored with high quality materials 8 years ago maintaining the style and many old elements like the wood-beam ceilings, marble columns and their capitals, thick doors The reform was undertaken fulfilling the building requirements of the Unesco for the area, which form part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for example those concerning underground hidden cables and pipes.
The Arabic-style property surrounds a traditional style patio with cobbled floor and a fountain. Outdoors there is also a swimming pool, currently used as an Arab pond like those in Alhambra.
The 176 sq m property is based on two levels. From the patio, nice stairs with splendid columns and wood-beam ceiling lead to the entrance of the main house which is on the first floor. On the ground floor and with a separate entrance straight through the patio there is a 42 sq m apartment consisting on one bedroom, living room and bathroom. This apartment is also accessed from the rest of the house, although with a small reform it could be totally separated and rented independently. Possibility to install kitchen. This has a good rental potential.
The main property consist of spacious lounge where we find one of the jewels of the property, a stone carved front with the coat of arms of the count who owned the property in the 16th century, at the time of the Catholics Monarchs. There is also a smaller and more cosy living room with stunning views of the Alhambra and Albaicin, kitchen with a glazed tyles table and big built-in cupboard, bathroom and a big bedroom with a large built-in wardrobe and a balcony with views of the Generalife. There is a beautiful covered wood balcony facing the patio. The rooms have old oak wood beam ceilings. On the top part of the property we find a 22 sq m terrace to relax admiring the striking views of the Alhambra palace, which is near at hand. The property has gas heating, air conditioning in the living room, satellite television, security door, alarm, marble floors. There is a 15 sq m garage and a separate store room.
2 bed, 2 bath, 1 Gar
Neighborhood: The exclusive Albaycín, Granada's old Muslim quarter, is the historical heart of the city. It is well known for its calm, its uniqueness, cobble-stone alleys and whitewashed houses. Nevertheless, the property has easy car access, since it is located near Paseo de los Tristes one of the main and streets and famous spots due to the impressive view of Alhambra form here. There is a nearby bus stop. The property is just a 10-minute walk from Granada city centre.
Home Size: 176 square meters square meters
Lot Size: 190 square meters
Age 500 years
Price: €803,000