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This kind of ancient property seldom comes on the medina property market.

It is truly exceptional in every way.

It is uber authentic – and an elegant haven – hidden away in the most ancient part of old marrakech.

The 280m2 riad sprawls beautifully between two quarters – in an enticing quirky manner.

The house itself is enrapt in utter peacefulness – centred upon the most calming leafy central patio garden – with its trickling fountain and citrus trees dripping with fruit.

It is extraordinarily historic. Over two hundred years in fact. Its authenticity entirely imbues the property – particularly with its ancient architectural detailing in the courtyard – such as the ubiquitous hand painted woodwork around the dramatic first floor balcony, the antique Zouaki doors and hand sculpted plaster friezes.

The overall effect is sublime.

It is a true perfect oasis – designed for the discerning traveller with its five whopping well appointed apartments and suites.

The utterly delightful and arty owners have decorated it in a unique personal style.

Having spent many nomadic years in Africa – collecting art and artefacts – it is blessed with so much from their travels across the continent – including stunning characterful portraits they took of locals in Mali.

Some of the most striking decorative features are the antique 10m upturned canoe suspended from the ceiling in one of the suites – and the four poster bed constructed from hand carved Berber tent pegs.

At present the riad benefits from on the ground floor two impressive entrances, an underground cave, a fully fitted kitchen, a guardian room, a massive courtyard with a basin – a bhou and dining, and an apartment and a suite. On the first floor is a library, a four sided decorative balcony with two bhous – another whopping apartment then two suites and a laundry room. On the roof terrace is a service kitchen and store room, a spread of sunbathing / dining areas and a pergola.

It is worth noting that the panoramic roof top views are truly splendid.

The business is established and performs very well.

The house is being sold furnished and the business as an ongoing concern.

The house is now priced at 600,000 €.