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el caracolEl Caracol

This beautiful house is nestled in the heart of the stunning Guadarrama mountain range north of Madrid, and it offers seclusion, tranquility, breathtaking beauty and a whole range of activities such as walking, swimming and skiing.

The house, named El Caracol, meaning 'The Snail', due to its unique rounded design, is amazing, and unlike anything you will have seen before.

It is made of stone, wood and terracotta. Its huge, cavernous stone fireplace, and the dramatic views of the mountains that can be seen from the lounge are not only mesmerising, but positively haunting.

el caracolIt was designed to blend beautifully into its natural surroundings, and spectacular mountain walks are right on your doorstep. There is convenient access to the River Lozoya that runs behind the estate's seven acres, where swimming in the pure mountain water is totally invigorating.

A short video can be seen here.