Set amid beautiful olive groves, just five minutes’ drive from Ventorros de San Jose, this spacious detached country house combines peaceful surroundings with excellent access from a tarmac road. Offering approximately 298 m2 of built space on a plot of 1,820 m2, it is ideal as a permanent residence, holiday retreat or home with potential rental income. The upper floor has been fully renovated, including new aluminium double-glazed windows, electrics and plumbing. A welcoming front patio provides an attractive space for outdoor dining, with the entrance opening into an open-plan lounge and fully fitted kitchen. Air conditioning and a wood-burning stove ensure comfort throughout the seasons. There are three double bedrooms on this floor, all with air conditioning, together with a modern family bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. Beyond the kitchen, a useful pantry and storage room leads to an internal staircase connecting to the ground floor. The lower level offers an additional lounge, a double bedroom and a further double bedroom currently used for storage. This connects to a spacious former barn, providing useful extra space and scope for future improvements. **Independent Guest Apartment**. With its own entrance on the other side of the property, the ground-floor apartment is ideal for visiting family and friends or potential letting, subject to the necessary requirements. It comprises an open-plan lounge and kitchen with a wood-burning stove and patio doors opening onto a private courtyard. The separate double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. This arrangement offers the flexibility to live in the main house while accommodating guests independently. **Gardens, Parking and Services**. The grounds feature established olive trees and a level area ideal for a vegetable garden. A former chicken house provides a useful outbuilding. There is off-road parking for three to four cars, plus a garage with space for approximately two further vehicles. The property has mains electricity and mains water for domestic use, alongside its own well for irrigation. Solar panels, an inverter and battery storage complement the mains supply, with surplus electricity exported to the grid for credit under the existing arrangement. **Location and Lifestyle**. Ventorros de San Jose offers a traditional Spanish village setting in the Loja area, surrounded by rolling hills and olive groves. The countryside is ideal for walking, cycling and exploring rural Andalucia, while Loja provides a wider range of shops and services. Approximately 20 minutes’ drive away, Lake Iznajar is Andalucia’s largest reservoir, offering beautiful scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities. The picturesque town of Iznajar and surrounding villages provide wonderful destinations for day trips. Malaga, the coast and the Sierra Nevada mountains offer further opportunities for excursions, making this an appealing base for enjoying Andalucia’s varied landscapes. With renovated main accommodation, an independent apartment, generous outdoor space and easy access to village life, this charming country house offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity and flexibility of countryside living.