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Elegant Colonial Estate
Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain
Elegant Colonial Estate
Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain
A Sophisticated Andalusian Hideaway
We love the privacy and elegance of this stunning Edwardian mansion. The lush Spanish gardens and working farm are a lovely contrast to the period architecture. The neighboring national parkland with nesting storks and migrating wildlife were a happy surprise!
A departure from the local Andalusian tourist spots, this colonial house was named for a beautiful stone tower that resides on the property. Elegant and graceful, this working cattle and cork farm was built by the British during empire expansion in the early 1900s. The Baroque exteriors and the original interior features are a reminder of a short peaceful period before the world wars when refined and sophisticated living was a way of life for a lucky few with a combination of English refinement and Spanish climate.
The magnificent, sweeping mahogany staircase leads up from the panelled drawing room with its large mahogany fireplace and an elegant dining room to the upstairs bedrooms. Divided into two apartments, this is a large and accommodating residence and sleeps a total of 16. Each of the three ensuite double bedrooms are high-ceilinged and have period bathrooms one featuring a large private balcony. With multiple fireplaces, there are many cosy areas to relax and enjoy.
There are three terraces, two at the front of the house perfect for the late evening sun and a large terrace overlooking extensive gardens with lawns and mature trees.
The fully-equipped cook's kitchen, is perfect for preparing meals for two or twelve with plenty of seating in the dining room.
AROUND
Close to central Algeciras, the main road is less than five minutes away. There you'll find excellent seafood and tapas restaurant, open air markets and shopping. The white sand beaches of the ancient Moorish towns of Tarifa and Costa de la Luz are only 20 minute away and where there is excellent kitesurfing, windsurfing and spectacular views of Africa, plus impressive Roman ruins at Bolonia. You'll also find excellent golfing, horseback riding and hiking areas all around. Embarkation for day trips to Tangier, Morocco are only 20 minutes away.
LOCATION
Algeciras on the Bay of Gibraltar, between Malaga and Cadiz. Nearest airports: Gibraltar (20 mins, with flights from London Gatwick, Luton, Manchester & Madrid), Jerez (60 mins, with flights from Stansted, Manchester & many European cities), Málaga International (90 mins)
