Villa in Frigiliana East Málaga Spain

SPAIN - THE EASTERN COSTA DEL SOL LA MOLINETA, FRIGILIANA - NERJA (about 50 kms. East of Malaga) An absolutely beautiful old Spanish house with surrounding houses and cottages (7 in all) in mature landscaped gardens between the historic white village of Frigiliana (within walking distance to the north) and Nerja on the coast 4 miles south. Malaga airport is within an hours drive. The property is available for sale in the region of 3.500,000 euros including the furnishings and furniture (excluding the antiques) with vacant possession in the autumn of 2006 or earlier by agreement. Sometimes known as The Little Alhambra and one of Europe´s most unusual holiday properties for rent, La Molineta is a small hamlet of houses including two historic watermills on a hillside on the road between Frigiliana and Nerja. It has been lovingly restored by its English owner, a former diplomat, over a period of years and furnished with antiques, fine paintings and other works of art. Set in colourful terraced gardens, there are 7 very special and charming houses of different sizes, each of unique character, and all offering much superior accommodation to the usual holiday home. La Molineta has been featured in several interior design magazines, including ´House & Gardens´ and ´Casa Vogue´. More than one of the houses is well suited to being a prime residence. Tumbling down a hillside, the houses are on different levels, and linked by a series of paths and steps passing through gardens filled with the colour of bougainvillea, hibiscus and geraniums. Four of the houses have private swimming pools, and one a plunge pool. A feature of the gardens are the scented plants and fruit trees, including lemons, oranges, limes, grapes, apricots, avocados, pomegranates, figs and olives: guests are welcome to pick their own in season. The gardens are tended by a full-time gardener. With the gardens linked by paths and gateways, it is equally ideal for individuals wanting privacy and peace and for families wishing to share a holiday.

3.500.000 Euros