Spectacular 12th-Century Cortijo Complex with Chapel and Barns – Pinos Puente, Granada

REF P336 - Spectacular 12th-Century Cortijo Complex with Chapel and Barns – Pinos Puente, Granada

Price: €210,000

Buildings: 1,910m²

Land: 6,130m²

Step back in time with this extraordinary cortijo complex of major historical importance, located in the lush Vega de Alitaje near Pinos Puente, just 20 minutes from Granada city. Dating back to the 12th century, this remarkable property formed part of the original alquería nazarí that once supplied fruit, vegetables, wine, and cereals to the Alhambra Palace and the medieval Kingdom of Granada.

Property Overview

• Total built area: 1,910m²

• Land: 6,130m² of flat, fertile land

• Main house: approx. 1,381m² (two floors, L-shaped layout)

• Main barn: 530m² (historically used for drying tobacco; legally protected)

• Additional buildings: chapel, stables, ruins, and multiple outbuildings
  

Historical Significance

This property, known as Cortijo Iglesia de Alitaje, is one of the few remaining examples of the alquería complexes that supported Moorish Granada. The original title deeds are written in Arabic, and architectural details from the Moorish and early Christian periods remain intact — from the tiled chapel floors to the 15th-century wrought-iron balconies.

The site is believed to sit on a former Roman settlement, with ancient thermal baths once nearby. Surrounding the property are centuries-old acequias (irrigation channels) that still carry crystal-clear mountain water through the valley — a living piece of Andalusian heritage.

Buildings and Features

• Chapel: 10 × 5 m, with original bell tower, beautifully tiled floors, baptismal font, and historical detailing throughout.

• Main House: A maze of rooms across two floors, with original beams, shutters, and doors. Includes a unique prayer chamber once used by the resident priest.

• Barns & Outbuildings: Two large barns (100–150 m² each) and several ruined structures suitable for restoration.

• Large Rear Barn: Over 500 m², formerly for drying tobacco, now protected due to its historical value.

• Rear Field: Accessible through large traditional doors, ideal for horses, gardens, or event space.
  

Land & Water

• 6,130 m² of flat, fertile land surrounded by fields and fruit trees.

• Ancient well 70 m deep, still functional and supplying water to the property.

• Connection to mains water and electricity also in place.
  

Potential Uses

• Boutique hotel, guesthouse, or event venue

• Equestrian centre or riding school (historically used to breed and train up to 100 Arabian horses)

• Private residence or retreat, rich in history and tranquility
  

Condition & Restoration

The property requires complete renovation, though the main house, chapel, and most barns are in solid structural condition. Eligible for Andalusian heritage restoration grants for properties of cultural significance.

Location

Located just a short drive from the town of Pinos Puente, within Granada province, and about 20 minutes from Granada city and 40 minutes from the Sierra Nevada foothills. The Vega de Alitaje remains a timeless, green valley largely untouched by modern development — a rare window into Andalusia’s Moorish and rural past.