Casa el Sueño, A village property in Freila, Granada, Andalucía.
£236,500 (€280,000) - Freehold. Recently reduced by £100.000   The apartment has its own entrance and consists of a lounge, a new fully fitted kitchen, a large bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a bathroom and a utility/storeroom that houses the central heating system. The apartment has potential for rental as a holiday let.
 The quirky cave has three rooms, one of which has a built in bar, the lounge has in built storage, old style beams and a wood burning stove and is currently used for entertaining. The third room is ideal for storage.   The village of Freila Freila is the smallest of the villages in the Altiplano region of Granada. At an altitude of 804 metres above sea level and with a population of just over 1,000 you can locate it in GPS zone 30S and the map reference is X:05 08 10 / Y:41 53 70. The municipality of Freila covers an area of approximately 74 m2. Surrounded by the remains of old Moorish fortress walls built during the 12th and 13th centuries, this pretty little village with sparkling whitewashed cottages, many of which are original cave houses, is an exceptionally idyllic spot in Andalucía.  Historically important and surrounded by unspoiled nature, Freila offers a journey back in time and the chance to live in a real Andalucían village with its traditions and customs intact. It has many amenities including a supermarket, bank, butchers, fish shop, bakery, medical centre, farmacy, gift shop, tobacconists, school, several bars and restaurants and a weekly market. BAZA - the nearest town Baza is the capital town of the Baza region of Southern Spain, which is part of the Andalucían province of Granada. The town of Baza is well situated, nestling in the mountains just over an hour's drive from the coast and 107 kilometres (65 miles) from the town of Granada. Visitors to this beautiful corner of Spain will find plenty of things to see and do. The area is steeped in history with Moorish and other multi-cultural influences clearly visible in the main towns. The municipality of Baza has a population of around 20,000, of which around 90% reside in and around the large town of Baza. It is situated 844m above sea level in the Hoya de Baza, a valley of the Sierra Nevada. The dome shaped mountain, Mount Jabalcón, overlooks the town from the north-west. The area around Baza has had settlements since prehistoric times and it was here that the Dama de Baza (a statue of particular significance) was discovered on 22 July 1971. The original is in the museum in Madrid and a full size replica can be found in the departures lounge at Granada Airport.  Under Moorish rule the population of Baza grew to almost 50,000 and was an important frontier post along the border with Murcia. It was also one of the three most important cities in the Moorish 'Kingdom of Granada'. On 4 December 1489, during the reconquest by the catholic Queen Isabella, the Spanish sovereigns took formal possession of the impregnable city of Baza after a very stubborn defense lasting seven months and known as 'the seige of Baza'. There are diverse activities to be enjoyed in the region of Baza. Within the city are various monuments and Arabic baths to be explored, and the surrounding countryside offers the opportunity for hiking, mountain biking and paragliding. The remarkable lake of el Negratin offers beautiful scenery. A market is held every Wednesday morning in the grounds of the old railway station. Granada - this vibrant city is home to the historic Alhambra - the Moorish 'Red Fortress' a citadel and 'palace of a thousand marvels' containing breathtaking Islamic art and architecture. |  This is a stunning family home on the edge of the lovely Spanish village of Freila. Built in 2005, it is a large four bedroom house with a separate one bedroom apartment and a 3 roomed cave. The house has stunning views over the village, the mountains and the lake and is set in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the village and is close to all the village amenities. It is a 165 m2 build on a plot of 430m2. This beautiful house comprises 2 lounges, a kitchen/diner, a fitted utility room and 4 bedrooms (one currently used as a study). The master bedroom is en suite and there is a separate family bathroom.   There are two large terraces (101m2 and 156m2), a third terrace outside the apartment and a dual aspect terrace off the lounge and dining room with views over the lake and open countryside and is ideal for alfresco dining. The lower terrace has space for a pool or potential for a further building as it has its own separate gated entrance and title deeds.  The outside areas are laid out with pergolas, shrubs and a large shed for storage. There are gated entrances to the front and to the rear of the house. The property comes part furnished and will include most of the white goods. Furniture not included is open to negotiation. There are 3 separate sky connections, one of which is a sky plus connection. Telephone and broadband internet are connected. The property has mains water, electricity and sewage.    What to expect of Freila The village is steeped in ancient history and the natural surroundings are simply stunning. From the church square, there are breathtaking panoramic views over the Negratín reservoir, where there are many water sports available for the whole family. Freila even has the very special feature of an inland beach. Advantage was taken of an inlet from the nearby reservoir to construct the beach at Cortijo del Cura. In this rural hillside village, you have the best of worlds, being able to enjoy swimming, canoeing, etc., without leaving the clear air and tranquillity of the mountainside. This is a must for those who prefer to avoid the summer crowds of the coastal areas. The incredible landscape offered by the Badlands can sometimes take on a distinctive surreal and romantic quality. Head toward Benamaurel, then follow the back roads to Castril, the mystical reddish, desert tones are particularly striking around the time of sunset. The town features narrow winding streets and many ancient buildings including the remains of two necropoli and the Arabic baths (Baños Arabes). The nearest train station to Baza is in Guadix, 48 kilometres (30 miles) to the West. There are many bus services running between Baza and the surrounding towns including a regular service to Granada. When the city of Baza was founded in the 4th century B.C. by the Iberians, it was named Basti. It continued to be known by this name during Roman times and, as part of the Roman province of Tarraco, it was an important commercial centre. The inhabitants are still known as Basitanos to this day.  The Sierra Nevada - A stunning ski resort - with cable cars and mountain trails - the slopes are bathed in constant sunlight during the winter months. |
