La Casona, large house in Jayena village, ideal for tourism business/retreat

484m2 original townhouse on four floors to renovate – ideal for conversion into a rural bed and breakfast or guest house/activity holiday business – estimated 10 ensuite bedrooms possible – 80m2 garden and rear patio, space for a pool 

Located in the heart of the small country town of Jayena, close to beautiful Lake Bermejales and at the centre of some of the most spectacular countryside and natural parkland in the whole of Andalusia, this striking town house was once the home of the biggest local landlord in the area, used over many decades for processing and bottling the local olive oil, and now up for sale for an absolute bargain price!

This casona (large house) is in relatively good condition and was last recorded as having been restored in 1940.  It could be converted into a bed and breakfast, guesthouse or small hotel.  It consists of three floors of around 188m2 each, plus a basement, and a delightful look-out tower on the very top, which, if opened up, or glassed in, would make a wonderful place to contemplate the stunning views all around.

A large side front door leads into a hallway with a marble staircase with wooden bannister leading right up to the very top floor of the house, and located in the centre of the house.  At each floor, on either side of the hallway are doors to the other rooms.  To the front of the house is a walled garden or approximately 40m2, which, if converted into a guest house, would make a wonderful garden to offer tables and chairs for the guests to have their breakfast or meals in the warm months, and there is space here for a small pool.  To the rear of the house is a rear patio area, big enough for a jacuzzi or splash pool, or for further outside seating or as a private patio garden for the owners.  The patio could be enclosed with a glass or transparent roof if required too.

There are endless possibilities with this delightful house.  For example:

– ground floor: entrance hall, reception, large guest living/dining room with walled patio beyond, 1 ground floor bedroom or store room/bathroom, and a 2 room suite that could be the owners’ private quarters with access to a private patio garden
– first floor: 5 separate rooms with space for ensuite bathrooms, one of the 5 units could be a two bedroom suite
– second floor: large communal area for meetings, classes, yoga, etc
– third floor: lookout turret

This house needs some renovation, and bathrooms need adding, and a new kitchen, etc.  The roof is beautiful and in good condition, although the inside needs sealing and insulating. The property has some wonderful original features, such as original patterened floor tiles, double wooden doors and windows with shutters, and wooden beams.

This property is looking for a new owner,  someone with energy, imagination and enthusiasm to renovate and possibly convert into a hotel or tourist accommodation.

This area is ideal for alternative tourism such as:

– art, painting and photography
– yoga and health retreats
– walking, trekking and rambling (national parkland all around)
– birdwatching and nature watching (unspoilt countryside)
– cycling and quad biking

About the area: The countryside in this area is very beautiful and natural, with plenty of indigenous forests, rivers and waterfalls, making it ideal for anyone looking for a true country retreat where they can walk, explore, bird watch and cycle.  There are neighbouring country houses dotted around, all with their own large plots.  The area is far from the mass tourism of the coast, and wonderfully unexplored with many beautiful treasures to be found in the area just waiting to be discovered, such as Resinera Natural Park, Cascada de los Arboles waterfall, Rio Verde water route, and the Ruta de los Callejones as well as many beautiful walks.

Property Summary
– 484m2 house
– Outdoor space (garden and two patios)
– 80m2 front garden plus 2 rear patios
– Plenty of original features
– Ideal to convert for rural active tourism
– IBI/ council tax: tbc
– Energy rating: processing