Welcome to Molino Taponero, an enchanting ex-flour mill nestled alongside the serene river Genal near Gaucin. Steeped in history, this remarkable mill boasts elements dating back to Moorish times, making it one of the most intriguing buildings in the area. Privately situated in a picturesque location, this historic gem has been lovingly restored, offering extensive living and workshop space. Embrace the beauty of wild countryside, where sweeping mountain vistas and the gentle melodies of birdsong and the flowing river create a haven of peace. With its character-filled charm and original features, this property presents an opportunity for rural tourism or your own idyllic retreat. The main mill house building houses two independent living spaces, with an additional self-contained guest cottage nestled in the private grounds. Currently, the property hosts a fully operational weaving business, utilizing antique traditional machinery to produce fine quality wool, cashmere, and natural fiber products. The property is offered for sale either without the machinery or to include the weaving business as a going concern subject to negotiation with the current owners. This space occupied by the machinery could easily be repurposed for yet further accommodation, providing endless possibilities for your vision. As you step into the large, attractive main house, you'll be greeted by a warm country house design and a double-height living room adorned with large windows. From here, French doors lead to a patio, offering breathtaking views of the majestic Sierra Crestellina mountain. The country kitchen, featuring charming wood fittings and fixtures, flows seamlessly from the living room, with a central dining area leading up a staircase to the master bedroom. This generously proportioned room boasts oak flooring and an abundance of natural light streaming through the tall living room windows. You'll relish waking up to the captivating sight of Crestellina mountain every morning. The master bedroom also treats you to a private terrace with vistas of Monte Hacho and the Gaucin castle. Within the bedroom, an en-suite shower and toilet are thoughtfully tucked away, and the bath itself adds a touch of elegance to the corner of the room. Connected to the kitchen, you'll find a delightful guest bedroom with an en-suite shower and patio doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the inviting plunge pool below. Outside, the property extends over a vast one and a half hectare plot, bordered by the meandering river on one side and rolling hills on the other. The surrounding land is a canvas of flat, open space, tamed with mature flower beds, lawns, and patios, offering a tranquil sanctuary. The expansive lawn surrounding the buildings is graced by majestic poplar trees, which offer shade and protection, creating a harmonious symphony with the sound of the river and the chorus of birds. This oasis of calm lies within the lush greenery of the Genal valley, a paradise for nature lovers, hosting diverse trees, vegetation, and wildlife, including river otters, herons, eagles, and griffon vultures. Gazing towards the south, you'll find the Cristallena mountain dominating the view from most areas of the property, enhancing the beauty of this extraordinary location. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Coto del Jarrequeque, surrounded by kilometers of untamed land and ancient farmsteads. This is your chance to experience a unique piece of history, where the past embraces the present in perfect harmony. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity – schedule a viewing today and begin your journey towards owning your own piece of paradise at Molino Taponero.

Welcome to Molino Taponero, an enchanting ex-flour mill nestled alongside the serene river Genal near Gaucin. Steeped in history, this remarkable mill boasts elements dating back to Moorish times, making it one of the most intriguing buildings in the area. Privately situated in a picturesque location, this historic gem has been lovingly restored, offering extensive living and workshop space. Embrace the beauty of wild countryside, where sweeping mountain vistas and the gentle melodies of birdsong and the flowing river create a haven of peace. With its character-filled charm and original features, this property presents an opportunity for rural tourism or your own idyllic retreat. The main mill house building houses two independent living spaces, with an additional self-contained guest cottage nestled in the private grounds. Currently, the property hosts a fully operational weaving business, utilizing antique traditional machinery to produce fine quality wool, cashmere, and natural fiber products. The property is offered for sale either without the machinery or to include the weaving business as a going concern subject to negotiation with the current owners. This space occupied by the machinery could easily be repurposed for yet further accommodation, providing endless possibilities for your vision. As you step into the large, attractive main house, you'll be greeted by a warm country house design and a double-height living room adorned with large windows. From here, French doors lead to a patio, offering breathtaking views of the majestic Sierra Crestellina mountain. The country kitchen, featuring charming wood fittings and fixtures, flows seamlessly from the living room, with a central dining area leading up a staircase to the master bedroom. This generously proportioned room boasts oak flooring and an abundance of natural light streaming through the tall living room windows. You'll relish waking up to the captivating sight of Crestellina mountain every morning. The master bedroom also treats you to a private terrace with vistas of Monte Hacho and the Gaucin castle. Within the bedroom, an en-suite shower and toilet are thoughtfully tucked away, and the bath itself adds a touch of elegance to the corner of the room. Connected to the kitchen, you'll find a delightful guest bedroom with an en-suite shower and patio doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the inviting plunge pool below. Outside, the property extends over a vast one and a half hectare plot, bordered by the meandering river on one side and rolling hills on the other. The surrounding land is a canvas of flat, open space, tamed with mature flower beds, lawns, and patios, offering a tranquil sanctuary. The expansive lawn surrounding the buildings is graced by majestic poplar trees, which offer shade and protection, creating a harmonious symphony with the sound of the river and the chorus of birds. This oasis of calm lies within the lush greenery of the Genal valley, a paradise for nature lovers, hosting diverse trees, vegetation, and wildlife, including river otters, herons, eagles, and griffon vultures. Gazing towards the south, you'll find the Cristallena mountain dominating the view from most areas of the property, enhancing the beauty of this extraordinary location. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Coto del Jarrequeque, surrounded by kilometers of untamed land and ancient farmsteads. This is your chance to experience a unique piece of history, where the past embraces the present in perfect harmony. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity – schedule a viewing today and begin your journey towards owning your own piece of paradise at Molino Taponero.

Molino Taponero is a charming ex flour mill situated by the river Genal near Gaucin. The Molino is one of the most interesting buildings in the area with parts of the structure dating from Moorish times. Set in a privileged, private and charming location the historic mill has been restored to include extensive living and workshop space. Surrounded by wild countryside with wide mountain vistas and an idyllic tranquil setting near the river Genal with the delightful sound of birdsong coupled with the gentle sound of the river the location is a haven of peace. This property is full of character and contains many original features and has the possibility of further development for rural tourism use, the Molino is ideal for a rural retreat. or something similar. The main millhouse building has, at the moment, two independent living spaces plus a charming guest cottage set in the grounds yet quite private from the main building. The current owners operate a fully working weaving business with antique traditional machinery producing fine quality products in wool, cashmere and other natural fibres. The textile business occupies a good proportion of the building which could easily be repurposed for further accommodation. Although the property is offered for sale with the machinery etc removed there is also the option to purchase the weaving business along with the property subject to discussion with the owners. The main house is a large attractive building with a high pitched roof and large windows on the first floor. There are three main sections to the building each with private access and privacy from one another. The main home is a light and spacious accommodation with a warm country house design, the main feature is the double height living room with French windows leading to a patio giving perfectly framed views of the Sierra Crestellina mountain. The living room leads onto a country kitchen with wood fittings and fixtures, a central dining area with stairs leading to the master bedroom. The master bedroom is generously proportioned with oak flooring and takes advantage of the tall living room windows to give lots of light and, again, the view of Crestellina mountain. The bedroom also has a private terrace with views out to Monte Hacho and Gaucin castle. The shower and toilet are en.suite with the bath itself tastefully placed in a corner of the bedroom. From the kitchen you access a further guest bedroom with en.suite shower., this room has patio doors leading onto a patio overlooking the plunge pool below. THE OUTSIDE SPACE The property is set in a one and a half hectare plot, bordering the river on one side and a hill on the other. Surrounding the property the land is flat and open. Near the house the land has been tamed with mature flower beds, patios and lawns with a poplar grove shading the buildings. An expansive lawn surrounds the buildings, shaded and protected by large poplar trees. The sound of the river and birdsong is ever present, you are truly in the middle of wild mountain terrain, in an oasis of calm. The Genal valley is perennially green, with many species of trees and vegetation and surrounded by wildlife, from river otters to herons, eagles and griffon vultures. The view is dominated by the Cristallena mountain out to the south, which can be seen from most of the property. The area Set in the Coto del Jarrequeque, it is surrounded by kilometres of wild land and old farmsteads. It is a property to get away from it all, and yet it is only 30 minutes drive to the village of Gaucin, 30 minutes to the Costa del Sol beaches and 90 minutes to Malaga airport. The closest airport is Gibraltar at 45 minutes drive. Gaucin is one of the white villages in the Serrania de Ronda, the range of mountains in the province of Malaga inland from Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona and half an hour from Ronda. Gaucin is known for its sweeping views down to Gibraltar, the Strait of Gibraltar and Morocco, the mythical Pillars of Hercules, as well as the surrounding mountain scenery of a wild natural beauty. Lying 600 metres above sea level, it is presided by the Castillo del Águila, a castle that was once a Roman stronghold and expanded by the Arabs. Gaucin has been the inspiration for many artists and writers. The art collective Art Gaucín holds an open studios event once a year and many exhibitions through the year. There is a Gaucin Writers group that publish a short story anthology once a year and holds creative writing classes, seminars and retreats. The expansive countryside surrounding the village is criss-crossed by walking trails and there is a well established group of walkers who take to the hills every week. There are many local festivities through the year, including the reenaction of the taking of Gaucin by the French napoleonic troops. It is serviced by several good bars and restaurants, has plenty of shops for essentials, antiques and handmade goods as well as a health food shop. Well connected by road to Malaga, the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar, it also has a train station in the village of Colmenar lower in the valley that connects you to Algeciras, Ronda and from there to Madrid and Malaga by fast train.