Finca/Country House for sale in Huércal-Overa, Almería

New to ... VH2801 Cortijo Golondrina is an impressive, recently and beautifully renovated, full of character, 4 / 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 storey country house of 335m² with a huge 12m x 6m bespoke swimming pool, double garage, outbuildings, mains & solar electricity, H&C aircon, olive and almond grove and approx 10,000m² of flat land with great views. In the La Perulera area of Huercal-Overa. Approx 10 mins drive to both directions to Huercal-Overa town and Taberno village.

The closest bar and restaurants are in the village of Santo Petar, which is a 4 minute drive away.

The A7 motorway and the thriving market town of Huércal-Overa provide an abundance of shops, restaurants, a twice-weekly street market (Monday and Thursday mornings), hospital, historic buildings and excellent sports and leisure facilities. Taberno is a pretty village with doctors, chemists, shops and cafe and restaurants.

40 mins drive to the coast at Mojacar, Vera, Garrucha and San Juan de Los Terreros.

Ideal if you are looking for an older style but beautifully renovated property with lots of traditional charm including wooden beams, doors, windows and lovely country views. There are a handful of neighbours within walking distance. The last 1.4 km to the property is via a hard compressed driveway.

The property is accessed via an impressive gravelled driveway, lined with palm trees on both sides, and there is plenty of space for parking several vehicles. Gates lead into the fully enclosed grounds, where you will find a large swimming pool, outdoor shower, mature landscaped gardens and outbuilding.

Overlooking the unique swimming pool is a shaded wood pergola, which is ideal for relaxing or dining. There is an outdoor shower and steps leading down into the pool. To the side and rear of the house is the double garage, storage room, further gardens and a small fenced area for dogs.

At the front of the house is a large covered and arched veranda providing an excellent space for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing, and includes a built-in barbecue area. Here there is also a storage room which would make an ideal outdoor kitchen.

Inside, the property has a huge entrance room / living room. Next to this is a cosy snug / lounge with log burning fire. Next is the recently fitted, quality made kitchen with lots of storage and worktop space, downstairs double bedroom with vanity sink, and a modern style recently fitted shower room with sink and toilet.

From the kitchen, a door leads out into a private rear courtyard, providing another lovely shaded area with small oven for outdoor dining etc. To the left is a utility / washing room. To the right is access to the garage with water softener and an up and over door which leads out to the rear of the house.

Upstairs, there are three further double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite bathroom. There is also a large landing / lounge area, which offers excellent flexibility and could be used as a second living room, home office or even an additional bedroom, or converted to another bathroom if required.

The property has mains and solar electricity, agricultural water plus an 18,000 litre back up tank. Internet is connected. Windows are fitted with mosquito nets, attractive security grills and shutters.

To the rear of the property is an olive grove with approx 50 olive trees, and to the front is an almond grove also with approx 30 or more trees.