Benamargosa:
Fabulous spacious mill for renovation

Property

In the heart of Andalucia, 50 kms from Malaga, 15 kms from Velez-Malaga, and 20 kms from the Mediterreanean coast at Torre del Mar, this old mill overlooking the Benamargosa river offers excellent development possibilities as either a large and spacious family home, 4 – 5 apartments or a small country hotel/restaurant.

The main part of the property dates from the 17th century and potentially offers well over 500 square metres of living space. A private driveway leads 100 metres from the road to the mill which is built on a terraced hillside adorned on the upper terrace by an enormous and ancient palm tree. Approaching the house above the river bank is a large chimney, this is an early form of “air conditioning”, the air rising in the chimney, which is heated by the sun, which then draws the warm dusty air out of the mill and thereby drawing fresh air in. The upper walled garden offers complete privacy. Surrounded on three sides by terraces of avacado, lemon and orange trees, the setting and views are lovely.

Remarks

The large hall on the upper floor

All the paperwork for the mill is in order and although this is a serious renovation project, the end result will be fabulous. The planning application is in progress, and the present owner’s plans include four sizeable en suite bedrooms, a large kitchen, 15 x 5 metre dining room, 14 x 11 metre living room and a garage of 16 x 6 metres.

Location

The enclosed spacious courtyard

This old mill is located two kilometers from Benamargosa, just before you get to Salto del Negro. Benamargosa has various shops, bars, restaurants and three banks, as well as a health centre and an open air swimming pool.