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In the mountains, beside the river and surrounded by flowers, greenery and the rugged landscape of the Axarquía, El Antiguo Molino is the kind of property that feels like it has been here forever.

Full of rustic character and authentic rural charm, this wonderfully unusual country house combines generous living spaces with an extraordinary amount of flexibility. With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two kitchens spread across the property, there is plenty of room for family life, visiting guests or a potential rural tourism project.

The main house centres around a spacious living room and large kitchen, which opens onto a rear terrace. A bathroom with shower leads directly towards the garden. Downstairs, another cosy sitting room with fireplace provides a more intimate space, alongside a bedroom and bathroom.

There is also a completely independent guest apartment with its own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, making it ideal for friends and family or for creating a separate rental accommodation.

Outside, two further independent bedrooms offer even more possibilities. They could become guest rooms, artist studios, home offices or simply quiet spaces away from the main house.

And there is still more to discover. Beneath the house are two substantial rooms currently used for storage, but offering excellent potential.

The large flat garden is one of the property's greatest assets. Here there is plenty of room to enjoy the sunshine, create different garden areas or simply relax beside the swimming pool.

The river runs alongside the property, adding another dimension to an already beautiful setting.

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In a traditional Extremaduran village, less than 10 kilometres from the ancient town of Trujillo, this wonderfully characterful house offers an impressive combination of historic village charm, generous proportions and a private swimming pool.

Spread across three floors and more than 300 square metres, the property was fully renovated in 2007 while retaining the spacious proportions and architectural details that give an old village house its appeal.

A grand entrance vestibule with floor to ceiling glass doors creates an impressive first impression, opening into a home filled with wide hallways, vaulted ceilings and generous rooms. There is a full kitchen, separate dining room, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of them en suite.

Outside, the house has its own courtyard garden with a full size swimming pool, creating a wonderfully private space for enjoying the long Extremaduran summers and entertaining family and friends.

The property is currently being successfully rented as a weekend house, making it equally interesting as a ready made holiday rental or as a substantial permanent home in an authentic Spanish village.

With its impressive scale, unusual architectural features, private pool and proximity to Trujillo, this is a particularly appealing opportunity for anyone looking for a characterful home in an unspoilt corner of Extremadura.

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Just a short walk from the beach, this old stone building is a rare opportunity to restore a piece of traditional northern Spanish architecture in a setting of extraordinary natural beauty.

The property requires renovation but retains the elements that make historic buildings so appealing, including broad stone walls and other original architectural details. Arranged over a ground floor, two further floors and an attic, it offers plenty of scope to create a substantial characterful home, guesthouse or other project.

And the setting is difficult to beat. The Camino de Santiago passes directly in front of the property, while the surrounding landscape combines the tranquillity of the countryside with sweeping views towards the port, the Cantabrian Sea and the village.

Less than 500 metres from the beach, the house enjoys a particularly protected position. A green area lies directly opposite, where further building is prohibited, preserving the panoramic outlook and ensuring that the views will remain an important part of the property.

The town is well connected by motorway and the airport is around an hour away, making this an accessible base for enjoying the coast and mountains of northern Spain.

For someone looking for an authentic renovation project rather than a finished house, this is a rare chance to bring an old building back to life in a peaceful coastal setting, with the Camino on the doorstep and the Cantabrian landscape unfolding beyond it.

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In the heart of one of Extremadura’s most remarkable heritage towns, this extraordinary manor house feels like stepping into someone’s very personal world. Built in 1877 and carefully restored in 2010, it is full of original architectural details, but it is the wonderfully eccentric, colourful interior that really sets it apart.

There is something distinctly Frida Kahlo-esque about the way colour, art and pattern have been allowed to take over. Paintings fill the rooms, walls are rich with colour, and every space seems to reveal another collection of objects, artworks or unexpected detail. Looking at the house, you can’t help wondering whether it was once the home of an artist, collector, or simply someone with an exceptionally good eye and a love of beautiful things.

The architecture provides an extraordinary backdrop. Decorative frescoes, high ceilings, traditional woodwork and an elegant marble staircase survive alongside a wonderfully atmospheric central courtyard, complete with its own marble fountain.

Spread across two main floors, the house has six bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchens, an office and several generous living spaces. Many of the ground-floor rooms open towards the courtyard, while a separate sitting room with fireplace offers somewhere more intimate. Upstairs, further bedrooms and living spaces include a second kitchen opening onto a private terrace.

One particularly intriguing suite combines a bedroom, bathroom, fireplace and open-plan space, while above the main house there are further rooms and a rooftop terrace with views across the historic town.

This isn't simply a grand old townhouse. Completely individual and impossible to replicate, it is the kind of place you remember.

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Behind traditional wooden doors in one of Andalusia’s beautiful white villages, this wonderfully individual townhouse is packed with the kind of details that are almost impossible to recreate. Renovated in 2022, it combines a fresh, comfortable interior with plenty of original character, plus a surprisingly large private garden and two separate outbuildings.

The renovation included new plumbing and electrics, two modern shower rooms, an updated kitchen and a more open layout, while traditional tiles, exposed stone and rustic finishes were carefully retained. There are quirky touches throughout, from imaginative lighting to the handmade driftwood balustrade and beautifully tiled staircase.

The cosy sitting room has a wood-burning stove, while the generous dining room doubles neatly as a workspace. The kitchen retains its original chimney breast and flue, cleverly incorporating the modern extractor. Upstairs are two spacious double bedrooms with high ceilings, one with distant views towards the Mediterranean.

Outside is where this house really comes into its own. The kitchen opens onto an elevated terrace overlooking the garden, with a built-in barbecue, dining area and plenty of space for long lunches and evening drinks. Steps lead down into the substantial walled garden, filled with mature fruit trees, old stone buildings and secluded corners.

Beneath the terrace are original stone rooms once used for animals, complete with old feeding troughs. They now provide storage, laundry space, an additional shower and WC. At the far end of the garden, a former outdoor kitchen has become a charming artist’s studio, with its own street access. It could equally work as a third bedroom, home office or creative retreat.

A genuinely unusual Andalusian home with outdoor space, original details and plenty of personality.

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There is something wonderfully unexpected about the setting of this beautifully reimagined country house. Spread across a huge 6,500 m² plot near Crevillente, the landscape has a distinctly Californian feel, with mature olive trees, pale earth and dramatic rocky mountains rising behind the property. It has more than a hint of Palm Springs meets Joshua Tree; the kind of setting where the landscape is as much a part of the house as the architecture.

The 140 m² detached villa has been comprehensively upgraded for comfortable year-round living, with a new roof, insulation, upgraded windows, ducted air conditioning and traditional security rejas. Inside, the look is contemporary and polished, from the striking natural stone media wall and built-in fire to the sophisticated dark grey kitchen with cream granite worktops and integrated appliances.

There are three generous bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a beautifully finished bathroom with twin sinks, walk-in shower and freestanding oval bath.

But it is outside that this property really makes an impression. The extensive grounds are enclosed by new natural stone walls and dotted with established olive trees, giving the house an exceptional sense of privacy. A new 6 x 4 metre swimming pool with LED lighting sits at the heart of it, alongside a dedicated BBQ area made for long lunches beneath the Mediterranean sky.

There is also a garage and workshop with electricity and its own WC, which could easily become a studio, office or entertaining space, while the huge driveway provides parking for more than ten cars. A 10,000-litre freshwater well and irrigation system add useful practicality.

Sold fully furnished, this is a rare combination of contemporary country living and an almost desert-like landscape — private, striking and a world away from the ordinary.

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In a historic village just a short distance from Mediterranean beaches and the city of Tarragona, this remarkable house offers the chance to take on a piece of local history and create something entirely your own.

Spread across four levels, the property provides approximately 278 square metres of built space, with around 240 square metres of usable area. Records of the house stretch back more than 150 years, and its interiors still retain the atmosphere of another era, particularly in the kitchen and bedrooms, which have an almost museum-like quality.

The current layout includes two single bedrooms, with space and potential to create as many as six additional double bedrooms. Its generous proportions and four-storey configuration offer plenty of scope for rethinking the interior, whether the aim is to restore it as a substantial family home, create a distinctive holiday retreat or develop a more ambitious rural hospitality project, subject to the necessary permissions.

This is not a polished, character-themed property where the old details have been recreated. The history is still there, waiting to be worked with. The opportunity lies in deciding which elements to preserve, which to reinterpret and how to bring the house into a new chapter while respecting the character that makes it so unusual.

Its location in the peaceful historic centre adds another layer of appeal. The surrounding area combines the atmosphere of a traditional Catalan village with easy access to the countryside and the wider Tarragona area.

For anyone drawn to old houses with genuine stories, generous proportions and plenty of room for imagination, this could be a fascinating restoration project in a quietly beautiful corner of Catalonia.

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A beautifully preserved Andalusian finca in the hills, offering genuine rural peace without feeling remote. The village is around 15 minutes away, while Málaga city and the airport can both be reached in roughly 30 minutes.

The main house is full of traditional character, with original-style wooden beams, thick walls and a layout that naturally divides into two separate living areas. The first has a charming kitchen and dining space, bedroom and bathroom, while the second includes a comfortable living room and three further bedrooms. Renovated and insulated roofs, air conditioning and the traditional construction make it practical year-round.

Outside, this is very much a house designed for enjoying the Andalusian climate. A large covered terrace beside the living room has a built-in barbecue and traditional bread and pizza oven, while a saltwater swimming pool sits beside a generous sun terrace and children's play area.

A separate guest apartment is reached through a beautiful vine-covered pergola and has its own living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, fireplace and private terrace overlooking the countryside. The property already has a tourist licence.

Then there’s the spot that might steal the show: beneath an ancient pine tree, a private viewpoint with its own bar and lounge area looks across the hills. It’s made for evening drinks as the sun goes down.

The practical side is just as impressive, with solar panels supplying the estate, mains electricity, two private wells and 24,000 litres of water storage.

With extensive grounds, a swimming pool, guest accommodation, generous outdoor spaces and that unforgettable sunset terrace, this is an Andalusian finca with plenty of personality and remarkable flexibility.

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In a quiet historic village, this unusually spacious stately home offers 440 square metres of living space just 18 kilometres from Granada city.

With enormous rooms, high ceilings and a beautiful traditional wooden staircase rising beneath an elegant stained glass window., it is a home with plenty of presence, but also one that is immediately usable, being maintained in excellent condition without the need for renovation.

The existing layout provides seven living spaces, two large bathrooms and a generously proportioned kitchen, but the real attraction is the flexibility offered by all that space. The rooms could be reconfigured to create additional bedrooms, an office, pantry, gym, games room or other areas to suit a family's particular needs.

The large fitted kitchen opens onto a terrace designed for both indoor and outdoor dining. From here, steps lead down into the landscaped patio, where an illuminated and motorised well remains fully operational alongside an outdoor shower. There is also sufficient space to create a swimming pool, subject to the necessary permissions.

The property has two entrances and vehicle access to a substantial 45 square metre garage.

Upstairs, two large attic rooms reveal another piece of the house's history. Once used as granaries, they retain their original rustic wooden roof structure and could become wonderfully atmospheric additional living or creative spaces. A small terrace offers views across the entire Vega de Granada.

The house is sold furnished and ready to move into. A grand house in the Granada countryside, with a stained glass staircase, original granary attics, a private patio and enough space to turn almost any idea into reality.

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Just three kilometres from a traditional seaside village on the Costa Tropical, this beautifully maintained three-bedroom cortijo offers a wonderfully easy combination of rural living, village convenience and access to the Mediterranean.

The house is in excellent condition throughout and centres around a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances, while the living area has a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting space during the cooler months.

A hallway leads to three good-sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom finished with traditional Andalucian tiles. The bathroom includes a full-sized bath, toilet, bidet and generous vanity unit.

But the outdoor spaces are where this property really comes to life. There is a substantial fitted outdoor kitchen and bar, together with a large handmade wooden dining area complete with its own electric lighting. It is an ideal setting for long summer lunches, evening drinks and entertaining well into the night.

Beyond this sits a large saltwater swimming pool surrounded by a generous terrace, with its own pump room, pool equipment and additional storage room. The combination of pool, outdoor kitchen and dining area creates a remarkably complete summer living space.

The entrance to the property provides parking for several cars, alongside two large storage sheds and a dedicated cupboard for firewood. Established trees, shrubs and plants surround the outdoor areas, giving the property a mature and private feel.

With the coast and village life only minutes away in one direction and the hills and countryside of inland Granada in the other, this is a cortijo that offers the best of both worlds.

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