Description

A luxurious townhouse ideally placed near the centre of the historic town of Osuna, this amazing townhouse really does need to be viewed to fully appreciate the size and unrivalled quality, the property offers. This historic property would make a stunning family home or tourism business. The property has been completely restored and refurbished with every effort taken to preserve the integrity of this period building. With almost 800 square metres of living space, which includes andaluz patios and gardens, this impressive house is all about character and style. Although close to the High Street and the Plaza Mayor, once inside the house, you have complete peace, privacy and complete luxury. The oldest part of the house has magnificent beams and sandstone walls. It is light and airy and it’s thick walls help keep it cool during the long hot summers. Properties that have retained this wonderful character are have become more difficult to find in Spain in recent times. With a large sitting room, with ceiling beams, sandstone and " tadelakt " walls, air conditioning, a large fireplace, double windows overlooking the garden, and a door to the back garden. There is a separate sitting room, with log burning stove and double doors overlooking and with access to the patio. There is an exceptional and spacious kitchen overlooking the patio, fully integrated with all appliances and a very large walk in larder, and a dining room with double doors overlooking patio. There is a separate TV room, a library and laundry room. There is also a bodega in the basement. The first floor master bedroom, is located in the oldest part of house, with beamed ceilings and sandstone walls, en-suite dressing room, en-suite bathroom - beige marble with bathtub, separate shower double vanity basins, dressing table, air conditioning, wc and bidet. A second first floor smaller double bedroom, also located in the oldest part of house, with beamed ceilings, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, and an en-suite shower room. On the ground floor, the third bedroom, a master bedroom, with beamed ceiling, ceiling fan, air conditioning, en-suite bathroom - double china pedestal basins, wardrobe, bathtub with shower, wc and bidet. The forth bedroom on the ground floor, is a smaller double bedroom, with fitted wardrobes, and finally the fifth bedroom is also located on the ground floor, with beamed ceilings. There is a shared bathroom serving the forth and fifth bedrooms, with marble, bathtub with shower, china pedestal basin, wc and bidet. The property has such quality throughout, not a single room cannot be described as luxurious, genuine 5 star accommodation. There are two attractive patios, ideal for dining, entertaining or relaxing, with a terrace at the rear of the property and a small garden with mature orange, lemon, laurel and Jacarande trees. The orange tree patio is equipped with a plunge pool and a changing room which has been converted from the old hen house. With such exceptional outside space, it is hard to believe this property is located in the centre of Osuna. There is also a separate self contained one bedroom apartment included as part of this property. Osuna today is very traditional, a vibrant, bustling town and is rich in roman history with important archaeological relics from this period held in the museum in Madrid. It became a Ducal town in the 16th century, a time of great wealth and splendour. It was during this period that may of its historic buildings, churches and monasteries were built. Also the remodelling of the towns principal streets took place, in particular the renowned Calle San Pedro where many aristocratic houses and palaces are to be found. It has been designated a site of historic interest by UNESCO. The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria de la Asuncion has a magnificent collection of paintings by Jose de Ribera and next to the church is the Ducal Pantheon where the tombs of the Dukes of Osuna lie. The town has excellent communications, considered to be one of the most central locations in Andalucia, the A92 provides fast connections to the cities of Malaga, Seville, Granada and Cordoba within the hour, plus good train service. All the main services and facilities are to be found within the town, including the hospital, train station, the bullring and good shopping. The surrounding countryside is beautiful – olive groves and fields of cereals - and ideal for walking, horseriding and birdwatching. Osuna was also the location for series 5 "Game of Thrones"