Set in an area which is famous for its beautiful houses, villa “El Jardin” is a rare treasure; rustic and completely authentic. The first thing that strikes you is the magnificent location of this property, south facing, perched on the top of a hill. A splendid panorama of Mediterranean Sea spreads out in front of your eyes. Majestic mountains of Sierra de Tajeda Natural Park set breathtaking scenery. Surrounding hills, wide spread valleys filled with farms and orchards entwine all around you. It’s absolutely wonderful.
Bright colours, vibrant art and joyful Andalusian feel contrast with solid wood and warm terracotta. The colour scheme of warm oranges, earthy reds and emerald greens fill open spaces. Sizeable windows make the living areas of this spacious property as bright as you could ever wish for.
“El Jardin” is situated within its own orchards of avocado, orange, mango, lemon and olive trees. The house is surrounded by landscaped Mediterranean gardens. A maze of sunny terraces offers privacy in the sun, hidden courtyards and patios provide sanctuaries of shade and exotic flora.
The swimming pool is set on an elevated patio area, from where in every direction, the views are superb. Hills and open valleys stretch right to the sea.
The house is located in the midst of all this rural beauty. It is only twelve minutes drive from one of Spain’s prettiest whitewashed towns – Frigiliana. A well maintained road takes us through olive and mango trees covered hillsides.
Three apartments
There are three apartments in “El Jardin” villa, each of them independently accessible. Each one can be made completely private or joined with one or two of the others to accommodate larger groups. All apartments share equal access to gardens, an orchard and a swimming pool.
1. El Real Alacazar (Royal Garden in Sevilla)
2. El Patio (Gardens of Cordoba)
3. Al Alhambra (Gardens of Granada)
Named after some of the most beautiful gardens in Andalusian Royal Palaces. Panoramic photos of these gardens from Royal Palaces are featured at the top of this page. All apartments have been decorated and furnished to high standard with many unique features. They all share in common Arabic tile work and carefully matched antique furniture.
El Real Alacazar
This apartment, named after gardens of Seville, accommodates 2-4 adults or 2 adults with children.
“El Real Alcázar” is probably the most convenient of all the apartments we are offering. It is located in the oldest part of the house. Its thick walls provide first class insulation, keeping the house cool and calm in summer and warm and cosy later in the year. Access is via elevated front garden and a porch with a sitting area surrounded by a Mediterranean garden.
The main door leads straight to the heart of “El Real Alcázar” – a spacious living room. The living room opens to kitchen, bedroom, terrace and library. It is furnished with antique cabinets, a dining table, armchairs and an open fire place.
A colourful and inviting traditional country kitchen with brick arches and hand crafted wooden doors complete genuine Andalusian ambiance. From this vibrant space you enter a terrace where incredible panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea will keep you happy and smiling with every meal. The terrace is fitted with a table for six and an outdoor BBQ.
The main double bedroom has en suite bathroom. The bathroom has a full-size bath tub with shower over. There is a sofa bed available in the living room and an additional sleeping area can be set up in the adjacent Library Room which has a second sofa bed.
El Patio
This apartment, “El Patio” of Cordoba accommodates up to 4 adults with 2 children.
As its name implies, one of the delightful features of this ground floor apartment is its private Cordoba style patio. This courtyard patio has a feel of a romantic and personal dining area and it is carefully over planted with exotic plants. It has its own kitchen sufficiently equipped to cater for family needs.
The hub of “El Patio” is a grand living room, which also functions as a music room. With high ceiling for great acoustics, music living room is purpose built to accommodate family entertainment. It offers panoramic views that extend over the surrounding hills and valleys to distant farms and avocado orchards.
The master double bedroom in “El Patio” is very spacious with antique woodburner and special sleeping area for children.
To sum up, “El Patio” contains two double sofa beds in the music room, its own bathroom and kitchen, master double bedroom with extra sleeping space for kids, courtyard and common gardens and common pool.
Al Alhambra
This apartment, “Al Alhambra” of Granada, accommodates 2 adults.
A first floor studio apartment reached up by a beautiful Moorish style staircase. It is always a popular retreat for couples. Uniquely shaped, beautifully decorated bedroom which echoes colour scheme and architecture of famous Alhambra Palace.
Happy turquoise, warm orange, Arab arches and star tiles create unforgeable Moorish ambiance. An amazing Andalusian bathroom, with walk in shower, is kept is same style.
What differs “Al Alhambra” from the rest of the house is a multi levelled terrace, almost as big as the whole house itself. It offers 360 degrees views over the sea, coastline, mountains, white Frigiliana village, orchards and gardens. A truly unbeatable, breathtaking view. In this most remote place of the house it is easy to de-stress, relax and get your body in tune with your mind as if in the best yoga or meditation retreat.
For “al fresco” cooking and eating, there is an outdoor kitchen and dining area. Sipping Sangria with tapas is the quintessential joy of eating out. At night a million stars shine like diamonds on a pitch black sky just outside your bedroom. This apartment is not suitable for children.
