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PURCHASE YOUR OWN LITTLE SLICE OF HISTORY!
This fascinating stone cottage is built into the walls of one of Jimena’s most famous buildings – ‘Real Fábrica de Artillería’. Built in the 18th century, this unusual stone-built property was originally a factory for the manufacture & supply of metal cannon-balls to the Spanish Army. There is a unique system of stone water canals running across the front of the house, which was designed for transporting the cannon balls - absolutely authentic!
The property is in a superb, elevated setting overlooking the River Hozgarganta, with superb views, and only a few minutes from the bustling town of Jimena de La Frontera, with its historical railway connecting Algeciras & Ronda.
The house itself was built in around 1988, and consists of two independent apartments, one on each of the two floors. Each apartment has a separate entrance from the street, and an internal exit to the large garden and pool area.
This property is ideal for anyone wishing to have a home with some extra income from rentals. It also has potential to connect the two apartments, creating one spacious and impressive home.
Ground floor apartment (2 bed/2bath):
The accommodation is open-plan with a salon, diner & kitchen, with a wood-burning stove. This space opens to reveal a large covered terrace, that leads to the garden and pool area. The wood-burner/fireplace has a back boiler, supplying heat to radiators throughout the apartment during winter months. Ceiling fans iin both bedrooms, and there are two bathrooms.
Upper floor apartment: (3bed/2 bath):
This apartment comprises a large fully-fitted kitchen, with fabulous views out across the river, a very generous open-plan living/dining room, This leads into a huge covered/glazed terrace area which also has views of the pool, gardens, and of the river. There are two small double bedrooms, one of which is ensuite; a single bedroom, and a separate bathroom.
Exterior:
The property has a good size garage with overhead electric door. The enclosed very large courtyard garden is a joy to behold, and is built into the original grey stone walls of the old ‘Fábrica’. There are steps leading up to private viewing patio at one end, and steps up the upper apartment.
The mature garden is landscaped with tropical planting in abundance, creating a beautiful ambience. The large 12m swimming pool is surrounded by stone terracing and has a covered terrace with a BBQ area.
The house is sound with no damp issues, but would benefit from some updating, although it is ready for occupation. This means that any upgrading could take place over time to suit the new owner.
This unusual & distinctive property with an interesting history, borders a protected Natural Park - 'Parque Natural de Los Alcornocales' along ‘La Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos’. It is only 40 minutes away from Gibraltar airport; and Sotogrande, with its fabulous golf courses, marina & equestrian centre, is approx. 25 minutes away.
We consider this property a great investment, creating an opportunity to significantly increase its value by upgrading to modern-day standards.