Hello and a warm welcome to Fincas Sofia!
I’m Madeleine Scott, the heart and soul behind this intimate internet property service based in the picturesque Alozaina. Over the years, I’ve come to truly love the stunning Sierra de las Nieves area and have had the privilege to help countless individuals and families find their dream homes amidst its beauty.
Unlike the hustle and bustle of larger real estate businesses, I’ve always believed in taking a more personal approach. For me, it’s not just about selling or renting a property; it’s about understanding your dreams and aspirations, and ensuring you find a place that feels like ‘home’.
Having spent significant time in these locales, I can offer you valuable insights and information on this area. Together, we’ll embark on a journey, exploring options tailored just for you, until we find that perfect spot.
I eagerly await the chance to meet and assist you on this exciting adventure.
Warm regards, Madeleine Scott
Meet Maddi
Number one is my passion for inland Spain, there is just something magical about the mountain areas that I never grow tired of. I also have a passion for property and the pleasure it can bring people. .I have two adult daughters and Fincas Sofia is named after my eldest daughter. My other love is animals in general, especially dogs and my dog, Mr Buns, often accompanies me on visits out in the countryside.
Honesty, integrity and kindness are very important to me and my aim is to help clients find their ideal property here in Spain and assist them to have the most comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout the entire buying/rental process.
Madeleine Scott
CASARABONELA – FANTASTIC NEW COUNTRY HOME WITH PLUNGE POOL
Jorox – Country Casita
Alozaina/Jorox – potential Rural Tourism opportunity
Alozaina Forest Finca 2
Yunquera spacious Duplex Apartment with Oil Central Heating
Meet Maddi
Number one is my passion for inland Spain, there is just something magical about the mountain areas that I never grow tired of. I also have a passion for property and the pleasure it can bring people. .I have two adult daughters and Fincas Sofia is named after my eldest daughter. My other love is animals in general, especially dogs and my dog, Mr Buns, often accompanies me on visits out in the countryside.
Honesty, integrity and kindness are very important to me and my aim is to help clients find their ideal property here in Spain and assist them to have the most comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout the entire buying/rental process.
Madeleine Scott
Live the Dream
Property prices in Sierra de las Nieves and inland Málaga are still very affordable with a wide selection of really well priced properties available to suit all tastes, making this the ideal time to buy.
The area of Sierra de las Nieves National Park is attracting an increase in both the purchase & rental of inland properties, especially since COVID as many people are now looking for a better quality of work/life balance in a natural setting. If you are looking for a healthy lifestyle choice, the Sierra de las Nieves and surrounding areas offer a natural way of life with many health benefits.
With fast internet service available both in the inland villages and countryside (high speed broadband in most villages) this offers the opportunity for people to live and work from home in any area that they choose and many of our international,/national clients are benefitting from this option.
This is also a great area for rental investment as there is a demand for all year round rural tourism within the area – making this the ideal time to invest before prices rise again.
Why buy now?
All artwork on our banners are the work of Rod Friend (www.rodfriend.com), a local artist who specialises in stained glass and soft pastel art work.
Rely on expertise
We aim to make your property purchase/rental a relaxed, fun experience without any pressure.
All the legalities and purchase process will be professionally organised and we can recommend impartial lawyers and gestors that speak your language and are experienced in inland Spanish property sales.
After purchase: we can recommend builders, trades people along with good local people who can take care of your home if you need anyone to clean or keep an eye on it whilst you’re are away.
ABOUT OUR AREAS
Alozaina, Casarabonela, El Burgo, Tolox, Yunquera
The villages we sell in all have a good range of facilities including:
Public swimming pools, gyms, health centres, supermarket, shops, weekly local market with fresh produce, bars, restaurants and banks. Many offer free Spanish lessons for foreigners, pilates/yoga, music/art and other activities.
There is also a good mix of foreign owners in most villages of many different nationalities, but the predominant culture is traditional Spanish life.
ALOZAINA
My home village, has around 2,000 inhabitants. There are local schools, health centre, supermarket, pharmacy and lots of individual shops; bakeries, butcher, fishmonger. Lots of bars and restaurants, petrol station. Indoor and outdoor public swimming pools, gym. It is a very well run village, there is always something going on here, from Flamenco exhibitions, to the Olive Festival, Romeria, Ferria, organised trips to various events for anyone who is interested, choirs, folk evenings – there is always something interesting happening for anyone who wants to participate or peace and quiet in nature for those who prefer their own company in the mountains surrounding the village. The Spanish locals are extremely friendly and welcoming and it is a really lovely place to live with a strong sense of community, surrounded by beautiful scenery and walks.
Tolox
Tolox is a very beautiful spa village, with the Fuente Amargosa Thermal spa, it also has around 2,000 inhabitants and stands at the entrance to the reserve of the Sierra de las Nieves with its amazing nature, beautiful pine forests and scenery. It is very popular with hikers, cyclists and outdoor sports enthusiasts. It has a very traditional village centre with lots of local shops, bars and restaurants and a weekly market selling local produce, as do all the villages. It has a public outdoor swimming pool and local schools.
Casarabonela
Casarabonela has around 2,800 inhabitants and is a very picturesque white washed village with amazing views all the way down to the coast. It’s full of sloping winding streets, large plaza, little local shops, bars and restaurants. It has a Cactus Garden at the entrance to the village.
Great public swimming pool perched at the top of the village with amazing views. Easy access straight down to Malaga 38 minutes. Very popular with cyclists and walkers.
YUNQUERA
Yunquera is rather a favourite of mine, it is slightly higher and further away from the Coast but is set in the most fantastic countryside, kilometres of tracks for walking, riding, off roading, cycling, bird watching. It has just under 3,000 inhabitants. The road from Yunquera to Ronda, which is the main town closest to Yunquera, looks like it should be in a Clint Eastwood movie, with its huge rocks and plains and very spectacular scenery. The village itself is a mix of new and older areas with its central original old village, traditional architecture and plaza, and newer areas around it. Taking the road up from Alozaina, you enter Yunquera through an arch and immediately notice the countryside around it is neat as a new pin, with little stone walls, lots of olive trees and orchards, it is very charming. It has good schools, public swimming pool set amongst the pine forest, campsite with chalets for walkers and hikers, and a good range of village amenities. It is also a great area for bird watching.
Prices tend to be very reasonable for property here and in El Burgo.
EL BURGO
El Burgo is a hop skip and jump from Yunquera or rather a few minutes drive in the direction of Ronda. It is the smallest of all the villages with just under 2,000 inhabitants, sleepy and peaceful but has the most quaint and charming village centre. It is entered over a bridge, crossing an attractive river area, surrounded by gorgeous countryside. The road towards Ronda leaves through a tree lined avenue. The village has all the necessary facilities including schooling and public pool; and again property is very well priced in this village.
NEARBY
From the villages, the towns of Coin, Alora and Ronda offer a wider range of facilities.
Coin has around 22,000 inhabitants and is just a 25 minute drive to the coast.
It has a very attractive old town centre with lots of traditional shops, restaurants/bars and various schools. It extends out to a more commercial area, with large public sports centre, building suppliers, wide range of restaurants, supermarkets and La Trocha shopping centre which has a spa/gym, cinema that offers films in Spanish and English and holds a very popular boot sale in its car park every Sunday morning. The countryside around Coin is beautiful, and offers a great area for country living, riding and hiking.