I have loved traditional 'fincas' since my sister moved to Mallorca over fifteen years ago. Often beautifully preserved, the delightful, rural stone farmhouses are designed to shield you from the midday sun - while providing sweeping views across the rural surroundings. It seems I am not the only one to have been impacted. Although situated in Andalucia in Southern spain rather than the Balearic Islands, a childhood visit to Ibiza inspired the design of this rustic cortijo deep in the countryside around 45 minutes from Granada. Ann acquired the property eight years ago and she and her husband set about building two additional bedrooms and bathrooms - as well as transforming the interior into a cool, yet rustic living space. Sadly they have now had to put the Cortija up for sale - could you be the next owner? Come and dream with me...
"I visited Ibiza for the first time when I was 18 years old and we spent our holiday in an old, rustic finca owned by a hippie. All the furniture was built in and rounded in a wonderful, imperfect way. This was one of the key influences behind the design of our Andalusia home."
"Andalucia used to be very poor, and people became creative - building with their hands. The imperfect nature of the structure is what makes these farmhouses authentic and unique."
"The construction was done by local craftsmen and my husband made a lot of the built-in furniture - a skill he learnt from them."
"I'll miss everything here, the great views, the silence, the nature, the pool and especially the lovely, rustic finca."
Isn't it dreamy?
Find more about the property here.
All I ask is that you invite me over.
Race you to the pool!
Other rustic homes in the sun to drool over this bright and sunny Monday:
Have a dreamy start to the week friends!
Niki
Photography courtesy of www.anndalucia.com
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