Large 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa with sea views, within walking distance of Competa. Integral garage and a separate guest apartment. Swimming pool, lovely gardens and terrace areas and all beautifully presented throughout. For sale direct from the owners! This stunning villa is located in the peaceful countryside, within walking distance of the whitewashed town of Competa, Malaga, and will appeal to even the most discerning buyer. Competa, in the Axarquia region, has long been popular with buyers of all nationalities, as it offers a lively, vibrant town, with all the amenities that you could want, and we expect this special villa to create lots of interest. The town celebrates many festivals throughout the year, with one of them being the Vino del Noche. This popular event, in August, celebrates the wine that is grown locally in the Competa area. It provides the visitor with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of the town, and to witness the traditional way in which the grapes were crushed… with the feet! With its proximity to the natural park, and the fantastic walking routes, along with long-distance views of the Sierras Tejeda, and Almijara mountains, the villa is ideally placed to appreciate, and enjoy, everything that Mother Nature has to offer. With the wildflowers that adorn the roadsides, to the magnificent eagles and birds of prey, that can be seen, circling lazily above, the area is a nature lovers delight. The Mediterranean coast, with its sandy beaches, is thirty minutes away, along with the A7 motorway, that can transport you to Malaga airport in just over an hour. All in all, the area ticks lots of boxes as does the villa ‘Casa Nuestra’. At the entrance to the property, are double, electrically operated gates, complete with battery backup, which open onto a pressed concrete drive, with double carport, and parking for several cars. The spacious property comprises of four bedrooms, and three bathrooms, which sets it apart from most of the properties for sale, as the lower floor can easily be converted into a separate guest apartment, with its own kitchen, living space, bedroom, and bathroom. The villa is set across two floors… The upper floor of the villa includes the spacious living room, which is light and bright, with double doors leading out to the sunroom. The room includes a feature corner fireplace, with wood burning stove, two radiators, two ceiling fans, and an aircon unit. This is a comfortable family room, providing a welcoming entrance to the villa. Off the living room is a large sunroom, with glazed bi-fold doors, which allow the panoramic views to be fully appreciated. There is a radiator and ceiling fan, which ensure that the room can be used all year round, no matter what the weather. The modern open plan kitchen area has a suspended ceiling, along with a ceiling fan, and spotlights. There is also a radiator, neatly tucked away beneath the useful breakfast bar, that separates the kitchen from the living room. There are plenty of cupboards, providing ample storage, and all the amenities that you could want. It has been designed to provide everything for ease of use, with plenty of power sockets and worktops. There is even a wonderful view for anyone who is charged with doing the washing up! An archway, from the living room, leads to the hallway, where all three bedrooms can be found… The master bedroom is a large double, with lovely views, and plenty of room for wardrobes. The ensuite bathroom is well fitted with a full-sized bath, with screen, and shower over, WC, and basin unit, with a modern, mirrored cabinet over. There is a suspended ceiling, with spotlights, a wall mounted extractor fan, and a dual fuel heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 is a good-sized double, with plenty of space for wardrobes, a ceiling fan, and a radiator. Bedroom 3 is yet another good-sized double, with space for wardrobes, a ceiling fan, and a radiator. The family bathroom comes complete with a walk-in shower, WC, and basin unit, with a modern, mirrored cabinet over. There is a suspended ceiling, with spotlights, a wall mounted extractor fan, and a dual fuel heated towel rail. The Lower level of the villa brings us to the integral garage and workshop, which has an electrically operated up and over door. This is a very useful area for even the most avid DIY enthusiast, as there is an abundance of work benches. There is plenty of storage for gardening equipment, tools, logs, and of course, for a car! The three water deposits, which hold approx. 5000 litres, and the built-in water softener, ensure that the villa always has a supply of fresh drinking water. There is also an automatic irrigation system and tap for an outside water supply. Self-contained guest apartment… Through the door, from the garage, there is a large adjoining area that currently houses both a gym and hobby area. However, this could easily become a living room for a self-contained guest apartment. Off this space is a fully equipped kitchen, complete with plenty of cupboards, and white goods, and a small dining area. A door leads to bedroom 4, which is a good-sized double, with twin beds, a radiator, and a ceiling fan. The room uses borrowed light from the adjacent rooms, however, there is a sliding, opening window, which comes complete with a blackout roller blind. The bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom, with walk-in shower, WC, and basin unit with modern, mirrored cabinet over. There is also a dual fuel heated towel rail, and a ceiling mounted extractor fan. This bedroom and bathroom create the opportunity to welcome guests without any intrusion on the main house. Also, with the areas that are currently used for hobbies, and the gym, there is a terrific opportunity to create a self-contained guest apartment, with little effort or cost. There is also a loft space, something that is not often available in Spanish houses. It is reached by way of a pull-down loft ladder and provides yet more storage space. The villa has a lot of extras to make it stand out from many others available… ♦ 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms ♦ Fabulous outside space, many different terraces and swimming pool ♦ Terrific views across the surrounding mountains down to the Mediterranean ♦ Potential for a self-contained guest apartment ♦ Gas Central heating to radiators on both floors ♦ Air-Con – heating and cooling ♦ Double glazing throughout, fly screens and security grills ♦ Combi boiler and electric back up water heater ♦ Water deposits and water softener for better drinking water ♦ Ceiling fans throughout ♦ Integral garage and plenty of parking (with a car port) Gardens and outside space… Outside space is incredibly important in Spain, and this villa has generous terraces, which provide lots of room for pots and containers. There are mature gardens, and of course a swimming pool. The outside kitchen area, complete with BBQ, and sink, with running water, lends itself perfectly to alfresco dining. There are many areas where you can laze your day away, and take full advantage of the hot summer days, or sit in the shade of the outside lounge with a good book. There are awnings and parasols around the villa, which make sure that there is always somewhere to get away from it all, in either sun or shade. The 8m x 4m Roman end pool comes complete with lights and a cover, along with an outside shower. There is a casita for all the pool maintenance equipment, including the pool pump and filter, and a generator as a back-up for the villa in case the supply fails. There is a small, secure building, on the side of the villa, that houses the gas bottles, and it is situated to make sure that collection and delivery is easy and straightforward. Summary… This is a must-see property, as lots of care and attention to detail has gone into making it a home that is both comfortable all year-round, and ready to move into. The property is fully legal, with an up-to-date escritura. 425,000 euros. If you would like to know more, or to arrange a visit, contact us and we will introduce you to Maria and Geoff, the owners, who look forward to showing you their lovely home.