Villa for sale in Arboleas, Almería

The gardens are laid mainly to terrace and gravel for easy maintenance with established fruit trees, shrubs and plants and a 9 x 5 swimming pool surrounded by terrace for soaking up the sun's rays. There are fabulous uninterrupted views of the mountains and countryside as this is an end plot. To each side of the villa, single access gates lead to a rear tiled terrace. There is a block-built storage room of 8m², a covered storage area for tools, wood, etc. to the side and an additional free-standing shed.

The villa has 104m² of living space comprising double doors leading off the pool area into a porch of 8m², from which to sit and enjoy the view of the pool and mountains beyond. An ideal spot for the cooler months. From here, the front door leads into a hallway. Off to the left are two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, the master with an en suite bathroom, and a family shower room. There is a separate, fully fitted traditional-style kitchen with silestone worktops, ample storage units, a gas hob and electric oven, plus an American-style fridge freezer. To the right of the hallway is a good-size lounge with a bay window, a free-standing log-burning fire and an archway to a separate dining area with double doors leading out to the rear terrace.

Additional extras include hot and cold air conditioning throughout, ceiling fans, traditional-style wooden shuttered windows, a 1,100-litre backup water deposit, fly screens, mains drainage, electric gates and internet. The property can be sold furnished if required, subject to negotiation.

In terms of location, for those who do not know the area, Arboleas is located 20 to 30 minutes inland from some of the region's most beautiful, unspoiled beaches, such as Vera Playa and Mojacar. There are three airports within an easy commute via excellent motorway connections: Murcia and Almeria, one hour in opposite directions, and Alicante, two hours away. The village has all the amenities you need for day-to-day living, including two supermarkets, one of which opens on Sunday mornings, a doctor's surgery, chemist, banks, post office, vets, hairdressers and beauty salons, a gym, café, tapas bars and restaurants. There is a weekly street market on Saturdays, padel tennis courts, plus a communal swimming pool and bar. The larger town of Albox, with many more amenities, is less than a 10-minute drive away.

For golf lovers, there are several local societies and golf courses nearby, including Valle del Este in Vera, Desert Springs in Cuevas del Almanzora and Aguilón close to San Juan de Los Terreros. Arboleas has become extremely popular in recent years with British, Dutch, Belgian, German, French and many other nationalities who have chosen to make this their full-time residence or holiday escape in the Mediterranean sunshine. It still retains its Spanish charm, with generations of Spanish families still living and working in the village and surrounding area, which makes for a lovely mix of cultures.