Rare opportunity to acquire a unique guesthouse in Granada’s historic Arab quarter
This guesthouse is an emblematic villa currently run as a thriving licensed business with 5 en-suite double bedrooms and 2 self-catering apartments.
Located just a stone’s throw away from the sublime Alhambra Palace, the guesthouse is offered for sale either with vacant possession or as a going concern - with the possibility to include all existing decorative fixtures, fittings and furnishings in the purchase (subject to negotiation).
Perched on a hillside in the heart of Granada’s Albayzin quarter and offering panoramic views of the majestic Alhambra Palace, this is a modern and truly unique property that holds clear potential for continued operation as a guesthouse.
Inspired by Andalusia’s Moorish heritage, as well as their travels throughout the Arab world and South-East Asia, the owners of Casa solar Montes Claros sought to create a distinctive space, shrouding residents and guests in the luxury, comfort and tranquility reminiscent of bygone eras. As a successful guesthouse, the business has consistently been rated "Excellent" on Trip Advisor and Superb 9,1/10 on Booking.com.
The guesthouse is no ordinary villa – it was built and furnished to the highest standards, applying a distinctively authentic architectural and interior design style that is entirely in keeping with the area, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In building the residence, the current owners went to great lengths to ensure local materials were given pride of place, exemplified by elements such as the reclaimed antique timber bi-fold front door, exquisite clay floor tiles and traditional hand-glazed wall tiles.
3rd floor:
DUPLEX LIVING & ROOMS WITH A VIEW
The main entrance is located at the top of the house on Calle Montes Claros, with the central stairwell leading to two living spaces on the 3rd floor, comprising:
Fenicia, a double bedroom with en-suite wet room featuring a monsoon shower, WC and private terrace.
Saba, a self-contained duplex apartment with its own kitchenette, breakfast area, monsoon shower, two private terraces - one accessed from the sleeping area located in the tower room.
2nd floor:
QUEEN-SIZED & SOAKING IN LUXURY
Taking the stairs down one level to the 2nd floor, the landing gives access to two further living spaces, comprising:
Sumeria, a double bedroom with space for a queen-size bed, wet-room with monsoon shower, WC, balcony and double-ended bathtub standing prominently within the room.
Persia, another double bedroom accommodating a queen-size bed, wet-room with monsoon shower, WC, balcony and double-ended bathtub.
1st floor:
TRANQUILITY WITH AN OUTDOOR SPACE
Stepping down to the 1st floor, the landing opens onto:
the machine room accessed via a sliding timber door, containing the hot water storage tanks, space for washer/dryer, cleaning equipment and facilities for general storage needs.
Asiria, a double bedroom with space for a queen-size bed, wet-room with monsoon shower, WC, private timber deck terrace accessed directly from the room and giving onto the house’s main terrace.
Nubia, a second double bedroom with space for a queen-size bed, wet-room with monsoon shower, WC, private timber deck terrace accessible from the room and giving onto the main terrace.
Main terrace:
OUTDOOR COMMUNAL LIVING SPACE
Walk out through the french windows and onto the main terrace, a welcoming space planted with a multitude of evergreen and indigenous plants (e.g. orange trees, jasmin bushes, laurel, etc.) with its refreshing water feature and shaded pergola offering respite from the sun in hotter months. The perfect low-maintenance outdoor space for entertaining guests.
Lower ground floor ‘Txoko’:
REVIVING TRADITIONAL COMMUNAL LIVING SPACE
Nestled away beneath the terrace is a small open air patio arranged as a winter garden with water feature. This cool space in the summer months is separated by a glass wall that provides natural light to an expansive communal living area, traditionally referred to in northern Spain as a ‘Txoko’. This is a cosy space featuring a wood-burning fire, fully equipped kitchen with oven and gas hobs, breakfast area, private shower and WC. It could also conceivably be converted, with minimal effort, into a unique double bed studio and sitting room with its own private street access via an electronically secured steel door leading to Callejòn del Boli.
Taking full advantage of the property’s south-west facing position, the accommodation is distributed over a total of 4 floors and a Tower room, bridging the 12m vertical difference in level between the C/ Montes Claros at the top of the house and the Callejòn del Boli at the base.
Each floor above the main terrace offers stunning views of the Alhambra Palaces, the lower Albayzin and the city of Granada just beyond.
MATERIALS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
Materials used in the construction of the property are of the highest quality, combining innovative technologies with traditional character and handcrafted finishes.
Foundation: Concrete.
Retaining walls: Reinforced concrete.
Structure: Steel I-beam structure, reinforced concrete HA-25 and corrugated steel B400.
External partition: Double with air chamber of 4 cm.
Thermal and acoustic insulation: projected polyurethane of 30 kg/m density.
Interior walls: Double hollow brick.
Plastered: Cement dosing 1:6
Cover: Clay curved tile.
Plumbing and drains: Thermally insulated copper pipes.
Electrical installation: Meets current standards and regulations.
Whole house streaming audio system.
Heating and cooling: Daikin Fan-coil system.
Hot water: Thermos 600L water tanks.
Exterior carpentry: Iroko wood painted and varnished with double glazing and thermal bridge.
Interior carpentry: Spanish walnut.
Vertical cladding: Hand-crafted clay tiles.
Plants soil containers : Artisanal glazed/terracotta pots.
