Country house in Mijas, Malaga

This south-facing Andalusian finca, built in 1967, sits a few minutes' drive from the white village of Mijas Pueblo. It stands on a substantial 21,000 m² plot with sea and mountain views. The house offers 443 m² of built space. It needs some renovation, which gives a buyer the chance to shape it to their own taste.

The ground floor has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of them en suite. There is a spacious living room with a fireplace, a separate dining area with a second fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen, a utility room and an office. Below sits a self-contained guest apartment with a bedroom, a bathroom and a second room that could serve as a sitting area or another bedroom. Both rooms face south-west over the surrounding greenery.

Outside are an east-facing patio, a private terrace, and a private garden with a swimming pool. There is also a water well, a garage and open parking. The land is classified as urban, so additional properties could be built, and horses may be kept, with the option to build stables.

Primary features:

• Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, including a guest apartment
• 21,000 m² urban plot with potential to build more properties
• Private pool, garden, terrace and patio
• Sea, mountain and countryside views
• Two fireplaces, air conditioning and an alarm system
• Garage and private parking

Mijas is one of the Costa del Sol's most charming destinations. The whitewashed old village of Mijas Pueblo clings to the hillside, with flower-filled streets, traditional tapas bars and sweeping views towards the Mediterranean. Below, Mijas Costa offers sandy beaches, championship golf courses and international dining. Málaga Airport is within easy reach, making the area a long-standing favourite with British buyers.