Description: A piece of history, built in 1793 and formerly owned by an Earl and Ambassadors. This stately residence is known as “El Cortijo Del Rosario De Quito” and stands in spectacular grounds just east of Marbella with breathtaking coastal and mountain views. Four bedrooms, fabulous entertaining regions, stables, paddock, staff accommodation, stunning courtyards and superb terraces. Created in a typical traditional Spanish style with all accommodation mostly on one level, set around an inner courtyard with fountains, ponds and charming water features. At ground level; impressive entrance hallway, splendid reception room, formal dining room, new kitchen ( Gaggeneau & Miele appliances), 2nd dining room / family / TV room, guest suite with seating area and private courtyard, guest cloakroom. External entrance to extensive bedroom, laundry room with WC and staff accommodation (kitchenette/sitting room/bed/bath). Internal and external stairs lead to two further guest suites (one with a jacuzzi and one with a power shower). The majority of the property features high vaulted beamed ceilings, terracotta and wood floors, fireplaces in many rooms, the thick walls provide warmth in winter and coolness in summer, partly under floor heated. A glass enclosed main south facing terrace overlooks the heated swimming pool, sundeck and waterfalls. The lovely gardens incorporate 1000m2 paddock, 5 stables, 2 garages, 2 shaded pavilions, storage & own well. All flood-lit/automatically irrigated and enhanced by water cascading at every turn. An irreplaceable world of its own, symbolizing aristocratic grandeur of centuries ago, blending with today’s modern requirements.