A rural plot three kilometres from town with its AFO in place

A granted AFO certificate removes the largest legal question mark that hangs over rural homes in Andalusia. This 3 bedroom finca - cortijo with private pool in Estepona stands 3 kilometres inland from the town and coast, giving it country land close to town amenities.

Inside the 178 m2 built area

The front door opens from the driveway straight into the living room, which has a fireplace and direct access out to the pool area. A fully equipped kitchen connects to a covered terrace overlooking the pool and the surrounding landscape. The official count is three bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a separate WC and an office. At present the current owners use the two guest bedrooms as a second office and a store room, which shows how the rooms adapt when a household does not need every bed in service. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite bathroom, and its own door to the terrace.

The 3,800 m2 plot and outdoor buildings

The land is gated and fenced, with a large private parking area inside the entrance before you reach the house. Around the private pool there are open and covered terrace areas, including 15 m2 of registered terrace, and a pergola with a barbecue at one end of the water. Beyond the main plateau around the house, the ground slopes down to a small river at the bottom boundary. Both the flat upper section and the slope toward the water have unused space where a buyer can extend the garden or plant fruit and vegetables. An additional separate storage room or workshop stands apart from the main building, keeping tools and garden machinery out of the house.

Running the property and what to check on a viewing

Country houses live or die by their paperwork and their utilities. Having the AFO already granted saves months of town hall administration and legal uncertainty. The house also has its own solar installation; a buyer viewing this 3 bedroom finca - cortijo with private pool in Estepona should check whether the panels heat water or generate electricity, and what capacity they hold. While walking the boundary, it makes sense to inspect the condition of the fencing along the river slope and see how much of the 3,800 m2 plot sits on the flat plateau versus the gradient.