, probably one of the most beautiful and unusual houses in Andalucia, stands at the heart of La Molineta, this small group of houses on a hillside outside Frigiliana. It was the centre of the mill complex and the millrace is still visible above it.

To reach El Rosario, climb the tree lined steps into a piazza, with its antique water trough, planted with vines, oranges and olives. Here, on the right, is the front door. Enter directly into an entrance hall and sitting room fascinatingly furnished with European, Middle Eastern and Oriental antiques and artefacts and provided with satellite TV, CD player and wood burning stove.

Continue into the spacious, well designed kitchen - equipped with cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, food processor and dishwasher.

Wander through the house and reach the heart of the complex, an impressive hall with massive fireplace, wonderful carved sofas and a long dining table. This leads to a large, leafy patio for dining outdoors and on to the beautiful swimming pool (pool - 7m x 3m, shallow end 0.9m) with its comfortable sun beds. Other pretty gardens and terraces lead off in all directions, a children’s paradise.

The bedrooms are upstairs - all with electric blankets and heaters - a double bedroom with its own secluded patio, charming en-suite bathroom and dressing area. The twin room and the second double bedroom have stunning views down the valley. The other twin room has views onto the garden. There are 2 more bathrooms and a laundry with washing and drying machines lower down.