A unique authentic Andalucian historic property situated in the centre of the world-famous town of Ronda Malaga.
This elegant stately house is in the heart of Ronda’s old town and occupies a large corner position on the plaza behind the largest church in the town. Surrounded by monuments (Arab palaces, churches, etc.). Also, there are many traditional Andalucian bars and restaurants within walking distance.
Parts of the house date back as far as the 16th century, with extensions and improvements carried out in the 18th century. Inside, the story of the centuries is told in the magnificent wood-beamed ceilings, gracious sweeping wrought iron staircases, marble floors, and traditional-style windows.
Fully renovated to modern-day standards while maintaining its character and authenticity.
As with all the grand mansions of past centuries, this house is essentially built around a large interior central patio. A beautiful and impressive entry hall with Sevillian tiles opens up into the Arabic-style central patio, a breathtaking room that has a triple-height ceiling with a glass dome and is covered with traditional toldos (Sevillian blinds to provide shade from the sun). Partially covered rear area, which houses a cozy Arabic-style day room.
Off the central patio are built a number of reception rooms, interconnected in the traditional style. A large formal salon with a woodburner leads into a second reception room/office. A cosy winter salon with wood-beamed ceilings and an open fireplace, a large traditional fully fitted solid wood and marble kitchen, and a formal dining room. There is a guest toilet at this level.
On the upper floor, there are 5 well-decorated bedrooms, all with balconies facing the street and 4 bathrooms (the main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom). All the rooms are very spacious . Although 4 rooms do not have ensuites, the bathrooms are all next to each bedroom Stairs up to the attic and a terrace with wonderful views of the mountains and the old city.
The attic is very large, with high wood-beamed ceilings and could easily be converted into another bedroom and bathroom .
The house is very bright; it has 17 windows and balconies facing the street. It has gas-oil central heating, marble floors, and emergency exit lights.
NB: This is not a trading business; it is a private home with huge potential .
This property would be Ideal as a Boutique Hotel or city-based tourism business (residential language school , creative writing retreat, etc.) or as a large family home in a quite unique location.
It really needs to be seen to appreciate what it offers.
The property has a tourist licence for holiday letting and bed and breakfast
