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El Olivo (The Olive Tree), Colonial Style Villa. Private Pool In Large Garden

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Exterior
The pool in private back garden
Open air dinning and staircase to the roof terrace
main corridor from living room
Living room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
chiclana, AL
  • La Barrosa Beach
    ā€Ŗ12 min walkā€¬
  • Playa de Sancti Petri
    ā€Ŗ13 min walkā€¬
  • Golf Novo Sancti Petri
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY)
    ā€Ŗ49 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Murphy Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Kids bedroom

2 Double Murphy Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet Ā· Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Shower room 1

Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

El Olivo (The Olive Tree), Colonial Style Villa. Private Pool In Large Garden

Four bedroom villa with a large garden with pines and private pool. Powerful DSL internet WIFI. Luxuriously furnished in colonial style. Enjoy the jacuzzi with views over the pines trees. BBQ and nice wooden cabin. Charming and peaceful area within walking distance to beaches, marina, supermarkets, tapas bars and restaurants. Besides Natural Park Bahia de Cadiz with nice views of the pine forest and the wet lands, you may find flamingos in your morning walk to the bakery. 10 minutes drives to golf course. There are also many sports facilities nearby: Public sport center, horses. In the old village of Sancti Petri (3,4km) there are sailing, canoeing, wind-surfing facilities and a marina. Several riding centers offer courses or walks in the country or on the beach. El Olivo is placed in a calm area, not far from the beaches, the supermarkets, bars and restaurants, the natural park and the marina (walking distance), the bus stop is just opposite the house and several golf courses, riding centers, hotels,

Property manager

Julia

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0ā€“17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chiclana de la Frontera

Located near the beach, this villa is in Los Gallos-Cerromolino, a neighbourhood in Chiclana de la Frontera. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Barrosa Beach and Playa de la Victoria. Travelling with kids? Consider Fragua CamarĆ³n de la Isla and Trafalgar Surf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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chiclana, AL

What's nearby

  • La Barrosa Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa de Sancti Petri - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Golf Novo Sancti Petri - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Centro Comercial Novocenter - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • La Estancia Golf - 14 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • San Fernando-BahĆ­a Sur Station - 25 min drive
  • Jerez de La Frontera (XRY) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖCasa Bernardo - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖChiringuito Mojama Beach - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖLos Pescadores - ā€¬14 min walk
  • ā€ŖHukilau Tiki Beach - ā€¬15 min walk
  • ā€ŖTaberna pizzerĆ­a la CobijĆ” - ā€¬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Olivo (The Olive Tree), Colonial Style Villa. Private Pool In Large Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is El Olivo (The Olive Tree), Colonial Style Villa. Private Pool In Large Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at El Olivo (The Olive Tree), Colonial Style Villa. Private Pool In Large Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Olivo (The Olive Tree), Colonial Style Villa. Private Pool In Large Garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Olivo (The Olive Tree), Colonial Style Villa. Private Pool In Large Garden located?

This family-friendly Chiclana de la Frontera villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Playa de Sancti Petri and La Barrosa Beach. Islote de Sancti Petri and Castle of Sancti Petri are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 36 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bettina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful garden and very charming house

This is a very special place we liked very much. We had cold weather with much rain, so it was a little clam and musty but we had the fire place running that worked very well - and even enjoyed the cold pool nevertheless. Spacious and so much room, you wonā€™t find that anymore with new premises near beaches, city center and so on.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Donovan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Villa Los Olivos.

Clean and comfortable villa very well equipped. Lovely private pool with excellent outside space for dogs. Very helpful staff. No A/C which was not a problem during our spring stay but in summer this can be an issue. Also insect bites in garden is an issue so ensure you have insect repellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

El Olivo

Overall this is a beautiful house and garden in a fabulous location close to a natural park (great for bird watching) and La Barrosa beach...both within walking or safe cycling distance. Loads of great cafes and restaurants. Some amenities in the house need attention eg new toaster required, unable to use jacuzzi bath, BbQs need attention. However issues were addressed promptly when we raised these with Paco and Julia and we would all love to come back next year if the property is available.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nick D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Moved as not suitable

The house was dirty and many things broken. We decided not to stay within 1 hour of arriving. We had to pay for alternative accommodation. We request a full refund
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Severine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SĆŗper jardin

Ideal pour un sĆ©jour avec son chien. Residence trĆØs bien Ć©quipĆ©e il ne manque rien. Environnement trĆØs calme pour des vacances tranquille.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Christian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margarita G., RIVAS-VACIAMADRID

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Residencia.

Alojamiento ideal para disfrutar en familia
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pablo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

EXcelente atenciĆ³n, muy bonito Lugar a pocos metros de tod

El alojamiento es muy bonito , un enorme jardĆ­n. EstĆ” cerca de todos los lugares de comida, y del centro de Santi Petri. La Ćŗnica pega que al tener tantos Ć”rboles la piscina se ensucia mucho y deberĆ­an haber venido a limpiarla.. y no lo hicieron. Los Ćŗltimos dos dĆ­as no pudimos baƱarnos porque estaba un poco sucia .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Charlotte B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

The villa is in a great location and villa owners were very helpful and welcoming. The villa is very tired and cleanliness is not great could do with some new improvements and also fans or air con.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

anouk s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house with South American charm and nice garden and pool

lovely house with south american charm close to the wonderful beaches of the costa de la luz . Near by Cadiz and Jerez . Thanks for the good time here

10/10 Excellent

Claudine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle propriƩtƩe

Belle propriƩtƩe avec un superbe jardin ,literie confortable Julia a rƩpondu rapidement Ơ nos demandes
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

El Olivo

If you are thinking of staying in this area, you will not find anywhere better than El Olivo. Large, comfortable, house in a great location. The house has a "lived in" feel. Maybe the kitchen (no oven) and bathroom are a little dated, but everything worked, and plenty of hot water. 3 large bedrooms with comfy beds. Plenty of room to lose yourself. The main selling point, for us, was the garden and pool. We lived out there. Totally contained, once the front gate was shut, we were in our own little piece of paradise. Big supermarkets (Mercadona and Lidl) 5 minute drive. Local shop (for bread) 5 minutes on the bike. Beach 10 minute stroll. Nature reserve for flamingo hunting 10 minute walk. Both Julia and her house keeper Marco were brilliant with us. What a shame our holiday is over. Hopefully we will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

A super cozy house in southern Spain. Perfect for the family with 2 adults and 3 children - Actually accommodates 3-4 people more! Julia responds quickly to questions of all kinds! AMAZING 10 days in El Olivo
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dieter C., 34134

entfƤllt

Wir mussten den Urlaub aus KrankheitsgrĆ¼nden absagen, daher keine Bewertung mƶglich Kontkate vor dem Urlaub in Ordnung
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Claire S.

Lovely house and garden for a relaxing holiday

We stayed at El Olivo with family and friends for two weeks in August, four adults and four children altogether. We were a little concerned before our holiday as some recent reviews had not been good, but we found everything to be pretty much as we hoped. The house is spacious and decorated in traditional style, with lots of character. There are actually only three bedrooms, not four, but we moved one of the beds from the childrenā€™s room into the study for our oldest teenager, so everyone was happy. The wifi was ok, sometimes a little slow but not really a problem. The garden is beautiful, and huge, lots of space for children to play; we enjoyed treasure hunts and hide and seek among the trees. We enjoyed lunches cooked on the outdoor barbecue and eaten at the stone table in the shade of the trees. The hammock was particularly popular, a perfect place to relax. The pool is large enough and was a big hit with the children, and lovely to cool off in the heat of August. We used the bikes to get around locally, they were perfectly adequate and there are cycle lanes on all the local roads. There are plenty of bars and restaurants within a 20 minute walk. Plenty of supermarkets to choose from within a short drive. Nice beaches locally, with watersports at Playa de Sancti Petri. We had a few minor niggles about the house but honestly nothing worth complaining about. The kitchen could do with updating and a few more utensils, but it was adequate for our needs. The master bedroom and ensuite are lovely, but we found the best way to shower without soaking the floor was to sit on the ledge in the bath holding the shower. Not a problem once we got used to it! Lots of wardrobe and drawer space for your belongings, plenty of towels and clean sheets provided. Julia was very helpful and replied quickly when we had questions. The housekeeper Marco and his family were also on hand although we only saw them a couple of times. Overall we had a lovely stay at El Olivo and would recommend it for a relaxing holiday. Thank you Julia.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

Great villa in a fantastic location

We had a wonderful holiday in Julia and Paco's house. 7 of us stayed, 4 adults and 3 children and there was enough space for us all to do our own thing if we wanted. The garden is huge and partly shaded, and the pool is it's crowning glory. I thought the house itself was lovely: quirky and loads of interesting bits to it. It was also very clean and comfortable - no sign of the grease, dust or detritus mentioned in other reviews. Given the hot weather we did spend most of our time outdoors. The wide sandy beach is a 15min walk away, as are nice bars and restaurants. There were a few mosquitoes about, but Julia forewarned us of this when she met us, so we were well armed by the time evening fell. Just one small thing - we were a bit short of some cutlery and glasses and found ourselves constantly fishing forks out of the diswasher between meals! This in no way detracted from the fantastic stay we had in El Olivio and I would definitely return. It is a charming house in a very unspoilt and beautiful part of Spain

2/10 Terrible

Marilyn H.

Very poorly presented property.

First impressions - oh my goodness this doesnā€™t look like the photos on the website! Bitterly disappointed! Where to start ? Garden looked like itā€™s being used as a builders dumping ground, an old bath, car batteries, an old wheelbarrow, pallets, rusty tools! All in full view of our outside eating area. Bikes unusable, rusty chains and handlebars, they looked as though theyā€™d been left outside for months! Broken ones inside the shed! Two usable sun loungers, the others were broken and dumped either inside the wooden shed or by the side or it! The patio area was very uneven and not at all suitable for anyone unsure of their footing. The pool hadnā€™t been cleaned, algae on the bottom and around the sides, unusable for 2 days! The house itself - totally neglected! All floors swept and mopped, all crockery, utensils, put through the dishwasher before we could use anything. That was our first day! Obviously not prepared for our stay apart from the beds made up and bathrooms/ toilets cleaned. There was a rather large red piece of ā€œfurnitureā€ in the lounge area, when we checked it out, it was an old fridge, dirty and mouldy inside! Each time we used the showers, we had to mop the floors, no matter how careful we were. This property is ideally situated for a holiday in this lovely area of Spain, the beach at La Barrossa is fabulous, only 15mins. stroll, plenty of supermarkets, bars and restaurants within walking distance, but, unless itā€™s had a complete refurb since we were there, donā€™t even consider staying here. I notice that another reviewer has commented on the fact that the property is in need of some TLC, Owners obviously havenā€™t acted on it ! We have holidayed many times with Owners Direct/ HomeAway, in various countries, and I can honestly say that this is the worst property weā€™ve had the misfortune to stay in! Fortunately, we made the best of it, and had a lovely holiday.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

2/10 Terrible

charlene s., Gibraltar

Very dissapointed!

The property was not up to standard, it was dirty we had to clean all the walls and beddings on arrival as they had loads of cacoons and spider webs, the outside also needs lots of TLC the grass not maintained and infested with mosquitos and the pool had green mould we also had to clean, this is just a quick summary there were loads more things i could write but ill leave it here, i emailed the owner explaining with pics and im yet to receive an apology or an offer of a refund!!! so as u may see instead of a relaxing holiday we had to clean the property ourselves!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pilar A.

Estancia agradable en un lugar con encanto

La casa estƔ muy bien equipada, no le falta detalle.Es muy bonita y estƔ muy bien decorada.La cocina tiene de todo y los electrodomƩsticos estƔn nuevos.Lo mejor sin duda es el jardƭn ,muy amplio y perfecto si vas con mascota.Esta cerca de la playa y restaurantes, a un paseo andando. De poner alguna pega es que habƭa algunos cacharros viejos que se deberƭa tirar y revisar las bicicletas y amacas que estƔn viejas y rotas.Marcos muy atento.Totalmente recomendable.Volveria sin dudarlo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Luis M.

NO RECOMENDABLE, MALA EXPERIENCIA

Estuve en el puente del trabajo y la experiencia no fue muy grata. La casa presenta un estado de abandono importante, gran olor a humedad que se impregna en toda la ropa y que no anima a estar en la casa, entrar "echa para atrĆ”s", literalmente. No recomendable hasta solucionen este grave problema, no deberĆ­a ofertarse para el disfrute vacacional , francamente. El jardĆ­n con muchos trastos de por medio, lĆ”stima ver tanta bici en un estado tan lamentable, ya lo sabĆ­amos, pero nos sorprendiĆ³ verlas, da muy mala imagen antes de entrar a la casa. La cocina necesita una actualizaciĆ³n en utensilios basicos de cocina, da un poco de grima cocinar con ellos. La atenciĆ³n del matrimonio que cuida la casa correcta, no son los dueƱos, que viven fuera. Una lĆ”stima, ya que de estar en condiciones serĆ­a una casa muy a disfrutar. Espero que los prĆ³ximos inquilinos se encuentren este problema solucionado. No volveremos, por si acaso.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

stephen p.

Nice house. Could do with some updating.

Nice place.good location. Close to beach and shops and restaurants. Pool and garden lovely. Owner Julia very helpful as is Marco. House could do with some updating kitchen very dated and fridge very noisy. Jacuzzi jets need a clean but shower good. Overall.nice and had a good stay but place could do with some tlc
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Ylande E.

Beautiful place in a perfect position, wonderful area, very relaxing holiday.

The villa is huge, the garden was very safe for our dogs and big enough for them to run round, the pool is lovely and very clean, but a bit too cold for us so we didn't use it much. The antique furniture and all the ornaments are amazing. The villa was mostly very clean apart from a couple of small niggles, we had to clean the fridge out before putting our stuff in it and there was a pan in the cupboard that had been put away unwashed, but we ran everything through the efficient dishwasher, no problema :-) Plenty of crockery, pots and pans and kitchen utensils but I missed having a jug to make salmorejo in and we could have done with some more serving and salad bowls. The internet was good and fast. Marco and his family are very pleasant and helpful, the one problem we had with the pool was sorted out quickly. It was lovely seeing Marco's young son go from being scared of our two big dogs to playing with them. The area is fantastic, we loved Chiclana, the Mercado de los Abastos is worth a daily visit for fish and veg. Cadiz is stunning, as is Vejer and around. Our UK, right hand drive car was a source of amusement to many and it was brilliant being in a place that, although touristy, not too much so and gave me a chance to practice my Spanish. The not so good - the beds creak, the springs have gone in the single beds and the memory foam double bed wasn't comfortable. The kitchen could do with some updating, the plate racks are greasy and veneer peeling off, the sink doesn't fit properly, nor does the electric hob. The oven, although it was clean inside and works well, looks awful with cooked on grease in between the glass on the door door. We looked up at the ceiling lights in the kitchen and there was a collection of dead bugs behind the glass. The jacuzzi works well but the jets are dirty inside. The veranda is lovely but the paving under the table is very uneven and impossible to keep clean. The villa is perfectly positioned, a 10 minute drive to Chiclana, 10 minute walk to the nearest bars, restaurants and the beautiful beach and 20 minutes to a strip with plenty of choice to eat and drink. If you have a meal here make sure you go to the Sabor a Mar, fantastic food! We did consider returning but the uncomfortable beds put us off. I wouldn't consider this a luxury villa, with a bit of updating and love and care it could be, but not as it is. Thanks, Julia, for letting us stay. Your place is lovely, just it could be better with some care.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Adolfo L.

Una estancia muy agradable en la casa.

Todo bien de la estancia en El Olivo. Ninguna pega. Facilidades para llegar y para salir de la vivienda. El jardĆ­n es sin duda lo mejor: una delicia. Zona muy tranquila, y a la vez cerca de tiendas, restaurantes, etc. Para ser un 10, le faltarĆ­a Ćŗnicamente dar algĆŗn repaso a algunos elementos del mobiliario, que muchas veces los ocupantes no tratan bien del todo, y a las bicicletas que estĆ”n un poco abandonadas. La primera opciĆ³n sin duda, pensando en volver a Sancti Petri.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Buena atencion. Todo bien.

Buen chalet
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

MĆ³nica F.

La casa con los jardines son espectaculares. La Ćŗnica pega es que la cocina es demasiado vieja.

Todos los electrodomĆ©sticos y utensilios de cocina eran demasiado viejos, no pudimos casi ni cocinar porque nos resultaba desagradable. Los cuartos de baƱo tenĆ­an bichos en el techo. Por lo demĆ”s todo bien y los propietarios sĆŗper amables y pendientes de todo.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Julia

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I'm a Secondary teacher of Spanish living in Brussels with my husband and my three children (10, 15 and 17). El Olivo was our family residence when we lived in Spain before moving to Brussels. We all have very good 'recuerdos' of those good times in Chiclana.

Villa Carmen, in Sanlucar Ref. S23111, has been my mother's family residence from the XIXth century. It was rebuilt in 1990 preserving the ancient structure with the patio and the old well.

Why they chose this property

The place, called Coto San Jose, is considered the most high standing in Chiclana Coast because of its large properties as El Olivo mainly as first residence, in a very peaceful, quiet and natural area, out of turist crowded places but close enough to reach them walking. It is a very suitable place for family life, as we can reach all the amenities in a short walk: marina and sports, beaches, paseo maritimo, shops, etc. All the area is provided with bike lanes. A completely different place in Chiclana coast. Lovely walks around the pinewood, by the seaside, around the marismas. My husband, Classics teacher, is so proud of historic importance of the area. Check about Barossa Battle in Peninsular War 1811.

What makes this property unique

Absolutely special place: You can hear the waves sound in the calm of night. Have an evening drink by the pool in the middle of a pine forest... History, nature, art, gastronomy. So many possibilities!

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English, French, Italian, Spanish
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