** SOLD ** Beautifully Renovated 18th Century Property. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. Located in the heart of the historical centre. Charm and Character Throughout. Roof Terrace. Vehicle access and close to all local amenities. Essential Properties is delighted to act as the EXCLUSIVE AGENT for this sympathetically renovated property boasting frescoed ceilings, period features and excellent views. Built in 1632 for the man responsible for collecting tax in Velez who had to pay the town’s dues to then tax inspector for the region, Cervantes. So it’s entirely possible that the author of Don Quixote knew this building well. The accommodation features Grand Entrance Hall An impressive and welcoming area measuring 4.6m x 3.7m. Original terracotta flooring, high ceilings and original wooden interior doors create a superb entrance. Leading from the entrance hallway is a large reception room 6m x 3.8m, currently used as an artist’s studio boasting original frescoed ceilings. This light and spacious room could be easily modified to create a gallery, office, 4th bedroom or home entertainment area. A discreet utility area at the bottom of the stairs provides a useful space for storage plus enjoys plumbing and filtration system. This area could be modified to create a ground-floor cloakroom/ shower room. Agent´s Note: The ground floor offers numerous possibilities to create a commercial/work space or a ground floor studio apartment to generate a rental income or guest accommodation. An elegant staircase leads up to the bedrooms. The principal bedroom 3.2m x 3.1m enjoys ample fitted wardrobes, wooden floors, air conditioning, and French doors opening out onto a Juliet balcony. A large and well-appointed en-suite bathroom 5.4m x 5.1m features original wooden beams, a full size bath with shower over, a large vanity unit, and a separate toilet. French doors open out onto a Juliet balcony. The first floor landing leads to a separate wing of the property which offers a bedroom measuring 2.5m x 2m, enjoying a barrelled ceiling, and an adjacent bathroom. Bedroom 3.45m x 2.5m. Bathroom 2m x 1.85m. This wing offers excellent guest privacy from the main accommodation. The upper floor provides a spectacular open plan area enjoying a modern contemporary feel accented with original period features. 6m x 6m. This area was originally used as a grain store, and has been beautifully updated to create a stunning living room, dining room, and a modern fitted kitchen complete with AEG induction hob and fridge freezer. The original wooden beamed ceilings, stone arches, wooden floors and hand made ceramic tiles emphasize the history of the building. Light flows through the top floor from double glazed arched windows enjoying excellent views over the cultural area of Vélez Málaga. Double doors lead out to the delightful roof terrace. 7.4m x 3.7m. Blue and white ceramic tiles create a cool backdrop whilst newly installed retractable awnings provide protection from the sun. The terrace also features a utility area housing a washing machine, an outside sink, and a separate storage area. This unique and incredibly special property is the perfect home for a large family, to create a home and office space or to generate a healthy income via lettings. Perfectly situated within easy walking distance to the cultural/ historic centre filled with ancient monuments and buildings, cobbled streets, museums and a theatre. The townhall, numerous plazas and the bustling town filled with bars, shops, and restaurants is only 200m from the property. The beach at Torre del mar is only 4kms and Velez Malaga offers a superb regular bus service to Torre del Mar. An hourly bus to Malaga enables many people to rely on public transpòrt from the airport and throughout their visit. Essential Properties highly recommend an internal viewing to appreciate the standard, history and charm of this unique Spanish house.
