Spacious, furnished, apartment in the Ordino valley and close to major ski slopes.


Surrounded by mountains, forests and fast flowing clean rivers, this is a peaceful, but not isolated, location in the village of La Cortinada just one and a half kilometers away from the small picturesque town of Ordino, in the European tax haven of Andorra.

Shops, schools, an auditorium, banks, a leisure center with swimming pool, a medical center and several bars and restaurants are only a few minutes drive away. There are several good restaurants within a few minutes walk and the Ordino golf course and driving range is within 300 meters of the property.

The popular ski resort of Arcalis is about 20 minutes drive and both Arinsal and Pal are only 40 minutes away. Alternatively, the télécabine in La Massana is only a ten minute drive and gives access to the Vallnord ski complex. The capital city of Andorra la Vella can be reached in about a half hour. The French and Spanish borders are well under an hour away by car.

The 154 square meter well appointed 4 bedroom apartment is on the ground floor of an attractive stone clad building and would be ideal for a larger family either as a permanent residence or as a base for winter and summer sporting activities. Rental income potential is excellent due to the proximity of the ski resorts and year-round leisure facilities. It will sleep 7 or 8 persons and is laid out as follows:

The main living room has wood parquet floors and gives access to the terrace. It features an attractive open fireplace and a spacious dining area.

The large fully fitted kitchen has polished granite work surfaces and includes a full range of appliances. There is a spacious dining corner for informal meals or breakfast.

The master bedroom includes a dressing area and an ensuite bathroom with Jakuzi bath. There are three further bedrooms and all except the smallest are well fitted with large built-in wardrobes. A second bathroom has a double sized Jakuzi bath with shower and double wash basins.

There is a separate laundry room with WC and wash basin. An inner hallway, with cloak and storage cupboards, leads from the main entrance to the living and bedroom area.

The apartment is offered with two garage spaces and two ski lockers. Heating is by radiators fed by the communal central heating system and the open fire in the living room.

To make any move as trouble free as possible a Subaru 6 cylinder, 4wd car (immaculate condition) is offered in the sale price together with all furniture, curtains, light fittings and fixtures. All kitchen and laundry appliances are included also.

Being on the route to the Arcalis ski station, snow is promptly cleared in winter, and there has never been a problem with access.

The Principality of Andorra in the Pyrenees Mountains is bordered by France and Spain. Andorra is placed at the top of international logevity tables in several surveys, including the US Census Bureau. A healthy life style and a clean environment no doubt being contributory factors. It is a law abiding, safe, peaceful country and street crime is almost unknown. French, Spanish and Andorran schools provide excellent education from pre-school up to the age of eighteen or beyond.

The distance to the French coast is about 120 km, and to the Spanish coast at Barcelona, about 130 km. The international airports of Toulouse and Barcelona are just a three hour drive away.

There are no Capital Gains Taxes, Inheritance Taxes or Income Taxes in Andorra.

Price: 585,000 Euros (3,800 per m2),
A CD with pictures of the apartment and surrounding area available on request.
Contact owner: kabe@fastmail.net