Beautiful Andalusian mansion with historic garden and olive groves

Beautiful villa from 1900 with captivating garden and swimming pool, surrounded by almost 9 hectares of olive groves and grounds, and a few minutes drive from the historic center of Ronda. Built by Carmen Abela, Countess of Guadalevín, as a holiday residence, this exceptional property was recently modernized, and currently operates as a rural hotel. Of special charm are its gardens with fruit trees designed by the renowned French landscape architect J C N Forestier, author of the Maria Luisa Park in Seville and the gardens of La Casa del Rey Moro, also in Ronda. Its most significant element is the fountain of The Sphinx or The Doll, the work of the famous sculptor Enrique Marín Higuero, which is accessed from the right façade. It has an impressive outdoor porch of more than 100 m2 with bar, toilets and recreation area and also has a swimming pool with shower and rest area. With a total built area of 539 m2 and distributed over 3 floors, its stately façade mixes neoclassical elements with others of Andalusian style. The original glass door gives us access to the vast living room with fireplace that has direct access to a charming Andalusian patio and gardens, to the formal dining room, with space for 16 people which is connected to a large country style kitchen, fully furnished, including a central island, independent pantry and a tool room. On the first floor you have 5 double bedrooms, all of them with their bathrooms en suite, fitted wardrobes and balconies that overlook the gardens surrounding the palace. We also found a space for laundry and storage cabinets. On the second floor there are 3 double bedrooms with sloping ceilings and wooden beams, bathrooms en suite, with fitted wardrobes, large windows overlooking the garden and the beautiful landscape surrounding the palace. It is a unique property of great charm located in a rural paradise but close to all the facilities offered by a historic and well-established city.