FANTASTIC HOUSE IN CASCO ANTIGUO de (old quarter of)  ANTEQUERA, MÁLAGA, SPAIN - SOUTH FACING (sun all day), WITH FABULOUS VISTAS OF THE CASTLE (Alcazabar)

FOR SALE
(in March / April 2008)
265,000 EUROS inc FREE CAR!!!

THREE DOUBLE bedrooms, All with BALCONIES
TWO FULL bathrooms.
NEWLY RE-FITTED KITCHEN (with ALL appliances)
LOUNGE/DINER, with Feature "Chimenea"
Large Entrance Lobby and HALLWAY
MARBLE feature staircases throughout
FULL integral GARAGE
LARGE ROOF TERRACE with Stupendous Views
Utility room with plumbing for Washer
Triple or Secondary Glazing Throughout.
Tasteful Decorations - READY TO MOVE IN!
CONSTRUCTED 1994 - Modern Building Techniques
Lovely HIGH ceilings all with Covings
2-3 Minutes from town centre
TO INCLUDE MOST FURNITURE!

- there is in total, around 1500 sq. ft. (148 sq. metres) of well constructed totally re-furbished and tastefully decorated typical Spanish Casa!  -

IDEAL FOR FULL-TIME LIVING WITH ROOM FOR VISITING FAMILY - OR AS A GREAT FAMILY HOLIDAY HOME! - REALLY LIGHT AND AIRY!!
(NOT surrounded by CRANES and Building SITES!!) - IN THE CASCO ANTIGUO DE ANTEQUERA - WITH SUPERB VIEWS OF THE FAMOUS OLD CASTILLO OR ALCAZABAR!

There are two fully tiled bathrooms - one with large shower enclosure, one with a full size bath with a powerful shower over, and a bidet .  Both with vanity sink units as well as , low level WC's, and halogen lighting - (and with 2 bathrooms,  - no queues!!).

Large fitted wardrobes in TWO of the bedrooms, with generous cupboard space above to store everything for either the extended family, or just to enable that totally uncluttered feel of modern luxury living. High (10') ceilings.

Marble and ceramic floors, pine doors, feature ceilings and very tasteful decorations help to create the feel and ambience of ideal living on this perfect inland Spanish town

There is  a fully equipped kitchen with a separate entrance from the garage.  Twin sinks, dishwasher, and large fridge freezer all less than 12 months old, are included.

The 'L' shaped salon with feature ceramic floor and two large triple glazed windows is  extremely light and airy in Summer, and cosy and warm in the winter.  High ceilings (10') with decorative covings and halogen lighting.

A Large covered roof terrace, with excellent views of the old Moorish Castle provides both an ideal dining / entertaining area as well as a nice private outdoor space with vistas!! - (rare in towns such as Antequera)

A fully integrated garage with tiled floor and lots of wall shelving, fluorescent lighting, and steel folding doors, completes the picture.  High ceiling - spacious and airy.

General:  All windows, except the ones in the garage and upstairs bathroom, have been recently fitted with additional white anodised double glazed units.  Along with the retained existing units this provides triple  or secondary double glazing, which is brilliant for heat/cool retention.

The upstairs floors are marble tiles with the exception of the bathroom, which has co-ordinated ceramic tiles.

All rooms have 10' (3m) high ceilings and are fully coved.

All internal doors are glaze-varnished pine with brass furniture.

All the light fixtures are brand new,  and included in the sale.

All the white goods including 2 fridges, auto-washer, dish washer, cooker/hob, microwave to be included in the sale.  Many are are new and still under guarantee.

The IBI (Rates / Council Tax) is around 120 euros a year, and there are NO community charges.

The water, sewerage and rubbish collection is provided by Aguas Torcal, at around 30€ / month.

It has a 1.3 metre UK SKY TV digital satellite system (200+ Free UK channels, without a card)

Much of the furniture is to be included, (Beds & bedroom furniture. Sofa, chair, sideboard, bookcases, coffee and side tables. Dining table and 6 chairs.  Terrace table and 4 chairs, etc.)

The house was professionally valued by three independent local valuers in 2006 well in excess of  €260k. 

It is anticipated the value in 2008 will rise to around  €300k, or around £200k at 2006 exchange rates - you can reserve it now for 2008 with just 10% deposit at it's current offer price of €265,000, AND SAVE A FORTUNE! 

If you plan to sell up and retire to the sun in a year or so, - this could be just right - "your haven in Andalucia! at a bargain basement price".

As is custom, (and in many cases required by Spanish insurers), all ground floor windows have bars, and doors have security locks.

It is a 10 minute walk to the main street of Antequera, with it's wealth of bars, restaurants and shops, (not to mention it's "Truly Spanish Lifestyle" - no fish 'n' chip shops here!

Equally, 10 mins in the car has you on one of the better Golf courses in Spain.

This is Antequera IN MÁLAGA province - The Real THING! - NOT Mollina, NOT Archidona, NOT Sierra de Yeguas, NOT Fuente de Piedra, etc.  See Google Map - check it out.

Antequera is a very sought after destination by those looking for the REAL SPAIN, and as such, commands healthy house and apartment prices compared to these surrounding areas .

The neighbours are mainly Spanish, though there are a number of British and Irish neighbours.

Malaga city is 45 kms (30 miles) south, and it takes around 40 minutes to the centre, or to Malaga Airport.

There are plans for a local Airport by 2010 - 15 minutes away on the Seville road.

Cordoba is around 11/2 hours away, as is Seville, it's 50 mins to Granada Airport (Ryanair), and 1 hour to Granada centre and the Alhambra.

Skiing on the Sierra Nevadas is 11/2 hours, as are the beaches of Marbella, Estepona or  La Herradura on the Costa Tropical.

There is a new municipal competition sized swimming pool, and gymnasium just across town

FIAT CAR FREE TO BUYER! - We have a Spanish plated Fiat Tipo 1.4ie 5 door car with 5 speeds, Air conditioning, electric windows,  and ITV (MOT), which will be transferred free   -  PLUS! - We will pay for the services of a lawyer (nominated by us), who will draw up  a contract on your behalf, accompany you to the Notario, and ensure that you get free and clear title to the property, and the car - (important when buying in Spain!). 

These offers are available to cash purchaser paying full asking price in STERLING (£179,000*), into our nominated UK Bank account. - * based on 1 euro = £0.685p on 22 July 2007

Please note: The details on this website are to the best of our knowledge accurate.  Any prospective purchaser should inspect the property / car / furniture and satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of their descriptions.  We do not accept any responsibility for inaccuracies in descriptions or dimensions quoted here.  We welcome an inspection visit or survey visit by either a prospective purchaser or their agent.  All figures quoted, except the asking price, are approximate as of Summer 2007.  E&O E.

Translation service is provided for convenience and we cannot accept any  responsibility for the accuracy of this service.

Notwithstanding the above - "YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE QUALITY OF THIS HOUSE OR THE FIXTURES AND FITTINGS"