Finca/Cortijo in Arriate, Costa del Sol

style&gt; a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } </style&gt; <div&gt; <h2&gt;<strong&gt;Charming Country Bungalow Between Ronda & Arriate – A Peaceful Oasis Just Minutes From Town</strong&gt;</h2&gt; <p&gt;Hidden away at the end of a beautiful pine‑lined private drive, this traditional single‑storey country home (built in 1976) offers tranquillity, space, and charm—yet sits only <strong&gt;10 minutes from the historic city of Ronda</strong&gt; and moments from the friendly village of <strong&gt;Arriate</strong&gt;.</p&gt; <h3&gt;<strong&gt;A Warm & Inviting Home</strong&gt;</h3&gt; <p&gt;Stepping through the arched, covered entrance, you enter a traditional tiled recibidor leading into a wonderfully <strong&gt;light and spacious 40m² open‑plan living room</strong&gt;. This is the heart of the home, complete with a <strong&gt;classic open fireplace</strong&gt;, modern mixed‑wood and hydraulic‑style flooring, and large aluminium windows that fill the room with natural light.</p&gt; <p&gt;The <strong&gt;country‑style kitchen</strong&gt; includes a breakfast bar and direct access to the outdoor dining terrace and swimming pool—perfect for sunny Andalusian living.</p&gt; <p&gt;The property includes:</p&gt; <ul&gt; <li&gt;<strong&gt;3 bedrooms</strong&gt;, including a master bedroom with <strong&gt;en‑suite bathroom</strong&gt;</li&gt; <li&gt;<strong&gt;Additional shower room</strong&gt; with toilet</li&gt; <li&gt;Bright interior with clean whitewashed walls and a modern open‑plan feel</li&gt; </ul&gt; <p&gt;While the home is immediately livable, it also offers exciting potential for gentle modernisation to suit your style.</p&gt; <h3&gt;<strong&gt;Beautiful Outdoor Living</strong&gt;</h3&gt; <p&gt;Set within <strong&gt;1,500 m² of fully fenced and gated landscaped gardens</strong&gt;, the property enjoys mature plantings and several stone‑framed terraces. A magnificent <strong&gt;cedar tree</strong&gt; takes pride of place on the front terrace.</p&gt; <p&gt;To one side is a generous terrace beside the pool, featuring:</p&gt; <ul&gt; <li&gt;Outdoor dining space</li&gt; <li&gt;Built‑in BBQ</li&gt; <li&gt;Metal pergola draped with vines</li&gt; <li&gt;Lovely views across the surrounding countryside</li&gt; </ul&gt; <p&gt;There is also a <strong&gt;self‑contained storeroom</strong&gt;, ideal as a workshop or artist’s studio, plus a <strong&gt;three‑car carport</strong&gt; beside the house.</p&gt; <h3&gt;<strong&gt;Space, Privacy & Possibilities</strong&gt;</h3&gt; <p&gt;Before reaching the house, the pine‑tree avenue opens to a <strong&gt;large unfenced field</strong&gt;—perfect for anyone dreaming of keeping a horse or goats, creating a private tennis court, or giving children a huge natural playground.</p&gt; <p&gt;Although the property feels wonderfully private—birds singing, open skies, mature trees—it remains exceptionally convenient, located on the road between Ronda and Arriate yet completely hidden from view.</p&gt; <h3&gt;<strong&gt;Location – The Best of Both Worlds</strong&gt;</h3&gt; <ul&gt; <li&gt;<strong&gt;Ronda</strong&gt;, one of Spain’s most beautiful and visited historic towns, offers culture, gastronomy, shopping, and year‑round vibrancy.</li&gt; <li&gt;<strong&gt;Arriate</strong&gt;, known for its welcoming community, excellent local restaurants, and traditional Andalusian charm, is just minutes away.</li&gt; </ul&gt; <p&gt;Nearby is also a <strong&gt;top‑class tennis club</strong&gt;, making this property ideal for sport lovers.</p&gt; <h3&gt;<strong&gt;Key Features</strong&gt;</h3&gt; <ul&gt; <li&gt;Single‑storey traditional country home</li&gt; <li&gt;3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms</li&gt; <li&gt;40m² open‑plan living room with fireplace</li&gt; <li&gt;Country kitchen with access to terrace and pool</li&gt; <li&gt;1,500 m² landscaped gardens (fenced & gated)</li&gt; <li&gt;Large poolside terrace with dining and BBQ area</li&gt; <li&gt;Carport for 3 cars</li&gt; <li&gt;Storeroom suitable as a workshop or studio</li&gt; <li&gt;Large adjacent field with multiple potential uses</li&gt; <li&gt;Private pine‑tree driveway</li&gt; <li&gt;<strong&gt;Mains electricity</strong&gt; + <strong&gt;private water from two wells</strong&gt;</li&gt; <li&gt;Excellent privacy yet minutes from Ronda and Arriate</li&gt; <li&gt;Opposite a tennis club</li&gt; </ul&gt; <h3&gt;<strong&gt;A True Oasis of Peace</strong&gt;</h3&gt; <p&gt;This is a rare opportunity to own a secluded, character‑filled home surrounded by nature yet close to two thriving Andalusian towns. Move in immediately—or add your own modern touches to create a dream countryside retreat.</p&gt; </div