GRAND Character property
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Steeped in history
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Many character features
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Center of town
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Walking distance to many TAPAS Bars and restaurants
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CULTURE
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Possible Rental Income
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TRADITIONAL Spanish Environment
A property that oozes history, character and tradition.
Located on one of the central streets of the town, this property was once described as the 'only castle' in Alhaurin el Grande.
The grand double doors enter into an impressive hallway.
The property maintains all of its original character features, from the traditional Andalusian tiles, to the grande sweeping staircase, to the Moroccan style courtyard.
The property is currently laid out as a home but could easily be converted into a Bed & Breakfast, a hostal or even a restaurant
Alhaurín el Grande is one of the biggest and most vibrant towns in the area, with a privileged location on the skirts of the mountain ‘Sierra de Mijas’, overlooking the Guadalhorce valley.
The village is close to the city of Málaga and just a short drive from the coastal areas of La Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola.
Besides the historic buildings, fincas and townhouses, there are also many modern apartments and a large golf complex located in Alhaurín el Grande.
There is a big variety of restaurants, bars and shops were locals mix with other nationalities.
The main plaza is always busy and vibrant.
The town offers the best of both worlds: coast and inland!
Alhaurín el Grande is located just 25 minutes (22 km) from the city of Málaga and the airport.
The beaches of the Costa del Sol (Fuengirola/Mijas) are only a 15 minute (18 km) drive away.
Alhaurín el Grande is a town located in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain.
It covers an area of 73.1 km2 extending from the northern slope of the Sierra de Mijas and the plain of the Guadalhorce river, where alternate crops of citrus and other fruit trees orchards are found.
The population reaches 23,675 inhabitants, according to 2010 data.
The origin of the name was given by the Arabs, who called it "Alhaurin", where the Catholic Monarchs added "el Grande" to distinguish it from the neighboring town of Alhaurín de la Torre after the conquest of both sites in 1485.
It is situated between the river Fahala and the stream of Blas González.
The coast is close by and there is a network of roads to get there.
There is a road to Málaga Airport and Torremolinos, which takes about 30 minutes by car.
A new road was built in 2010 connecting the town with Fuengirola and the beach which is only 20 minutes drive.
There is also another new road to Marbella, to the southwest with Mijas just along a winding road round the mountain.
From Alhaurín there is a view over the "Hoya de Málaga", Málaga's vale, full of lemon trees and other fruit trees.
Villafranco del Guadalhorce is a village within Alhaurín el Grande's municipal territory.
It was founded by colonist families in the 1950s and subsidized by the Instituto Nacional de Colonización of the Spanish government.