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Historic Properties for sale in Castillejar
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 395m² Build Size
- 17,500m² Plot Size
- EPC: Pending
El Molino del Duque is a watermill with parts dating from 300-400 years old, it was one of the first properties ever put on the land registry. It was given by the Duke of Alba to his wife in celebration of winning one of his battles against the Moors.
The property is approximately 395 square metres built, with a second floor. About 1/3 is still undeveloped, containing all the original mill workings.
The house has 4 double bedrooms, 2 en-suites, a large family bathroom, a large kitchen, a dining room and a living room. Also a very large room currently used for teaching yoga and 2 smaller rooms, all of which could easily be converted to a granny flat or a very large family room.
There are 17,500 square metres of land with outbuildings, stable block, paddocks, garden area, about 50 fruiting trees, greenhouse and plantation of poplars. Most of the land is irrigated, but a small part is hillside with a cave currently used as a hay store.
It is situated in an attractive valley but with open views, very tranquil, with incredible wildlife from terrapins to eagles, and is in excellent riding country with immediate access to unmetalled tracks.
This property is situated just 5 minutes drive to the centre of Castillejar, which is has all the usual facilities as well as a market on Saturday mornings. There is a huge open air swimming pool in the adjoining hamlet of Los Olivos (5 mins drive by car) open during the summer months. A great place for outdoor activities, art and photography, etc.
It is around 1h30 to the coast and just 40 mins/45km drive away from the beautiful Lake Negratin which has beach areas. The nearest airport is Granada which is approximately 1h35 drive away (125km), Murcia 1h55 (168km) then Almeria 2h (188km), Alicante 2h40 (240km) and lastly Malaga 2h40 (247km).