A licensed off-grid retreat/hotel in a remote and spectacular location in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. 700 m2 Built Area 52,217 m2 Land Area (12 acres) 11 Bedrooms (9 ensuite guest bedrooms and a 2 bedroom private apartment) 10 Bathrooms Separate WC/Utility Room Large guest living room Large guest dining room Office/additional Bedroom Kitchen Private chapel Numerous storage rooms 71.91 m2 Swimming Pool Generous Terraces and Parking Underfloor heating Log burners in the principle rooms Off-grid with: 16 Photo-voltaic panels for electricity 10 Solar panels for hot water Back-up generator 100,000 litre, spring-fed water tank with drinkable certified mountain water In 2010 the property was completely restored with the intent of creating an holistic retreat centre. The footprint of the previous cortijo was used and extended and the accommodation forms a U-shape around a tranquil central courtyard. The existing property was designed specifically as a retreat destination with a high specification and sophisticated off-grid system for generating electricity, producing drinkable spring water, providing heating and hot water. Ground Floor (500 m2) The 9 guest bedrooms are all arranged around the central courtyard and are accessible. Each bedroom has a private ensuite bathroom and two of the bedrooms have mezzanine floors for additional guests. From the front door to the house there is an arterial space that runs through to large glazed doors that open onto the courtyard. The accommodation is designed to provide open and light communal areas and cosy and welcoming private spaces. The dining room has one wall that is completely glazed. The main living room is spacious and bright and has a wood-burning stove for the colder months. To the left of the front door there is a an office that has access to the private chapel. Separate WC/Utility Room. Kitchen with access to the front terrace. A spiral staircase leads up from the entrance hall to the private apartment on the first floor. There is also access to the apartment from the rear of the property. First Floor Apartment (200 m2) The private apartment has a large open-plan living room/kitchen with beautiful views and a door into a conservatory/winter living area. There are two generous bedrooms and a bathroom. The apartment also has a very large and private roof terrace and access to the driveway that runs behind the property. Above the rear guest bedrooms, with doors at the rear, there are 4 large loft rooms that provide storage, utility space and the back-up generator. Outside There is a large pool (71.91 m2) set into a terrace to one side of the house. Terraces wrap around two sides of the property and there is plenty of parking for guests. The 12 acres of land contain 300 olive trees and 300 almond trees and there is more than enough room for growing produce. There is hard-standing for a gazebo and a separate area for a yurt.