Villa for sale in Cariatiz, Sorbas, Almería

A unique opportunity, this property features two recently renovated homes located in the peaceful & welcoming village of Cariatiz near Sorbas. Comprising a spacious 4 bedroom 2 bathroom villa alongside a fully equipped 2 bedroom property with a Vivienda Rural licence. This exceptional property could be used as a spacious family home with separate guest accommodation or to generate additional income from holiday rentals.

The plot boasts parking for up to five vehicles, with four of the spaces being covered. One of the major features is the impressive 8 x 4m private swimming pool. The garden also benefits from lighting with a dusk sensor, that can be switched off when required. There is also a fantastic outdoor kitchen, equipped with a wood-fired oven, 2 fridges, gas hob, microwave, and plumbing for a dishwasher. This outdoor space is ideal for entertaining and enjoying meals with family, friends, or guests of the rental accommodation. There is further outdoor living space including a landscaped area with several established trees.

Stepping inside the main house, a generous living room with a wood-burning stove creates a cosy focal point during the cooler winter months. The kitchen is well-equipped and includes an American fridge/freezer, plenty of storage and worktop space, multiple electrical sockets and integrated appliances.

Ceiling fans are installed throughout the house, while each of the four bedrooms features electric radiators for additional comfort. Hot water is provided by a gas combination boiler. The property also benefits from a particularly impressive level of self-sufficiency, with twelve solar panels connected to a 5.4kW system.

There is also a substantial basement of approx. 100m² beneath the property which is accessed from the side of the house. This space provides an enormous amount of additional storage and there could be the possibility of creating direct access from the main garden, subject to the appropriate structural survey and permissions.

Water preservation has been carefully considered. The property has a 20,000-litre water storage tank connected to the rainwater guttering, allowing rainwater to be harvested during the winter months. Both properties have separate mains water supplies, but the storage tank can feed both homes if there is ever a temporary interruption to the mains supply. Both houses are also connected to mains sewage.

The recently renovated second property offers an excellent degree of privacy and independence from the main residence. This property does have a separate set of deeds and comprises 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms along with an open plan kitchen & living space with breakfast bar. Air conditioning is installed throughout.

There is also a private inner courtyard which creates a secluded outdoor space and provides an attractive extension to the living accommodation. This property is being sold fully equipped and ready to operate as a holiday rental, including bedding, towels and the necessary furnishings, allowing a new owner to immediately begin generating an additional income stream. Importantly, this property already holds a Vivienda Rural touristic licence, making it particularly interesting for anyone looking to combine personal use of the main house with established holiday rental potential from the additional accommodation.

The 2 properties are situated in Cariatiz; a friendly, traditional Andalusian village offering a relaxed rural lifestyle with everyday essentials close at hand. There are two bars situated within walking distance, together with a small village shop. Fresh bread is delivered twice daily, a mobile fishmonger and greengrocer visit the village twice a week and a mobile butcher visits weekly, providing surprisingly good access to fresh local produce without the need to leave the village.

Despite its peaceful setting, the property is well connected. Sorbas can be reached in approximately 12 minutes, Los Gallardos in approx. 17 minutes, and the coastal resort of Mojácar is approximately 30 minutes away. Almería Airport is approx. 45 minutes away, whilst the beaches and wider attractions of the Almería coastline are also within easy driving distance.

The combination of two independent homes, private swimming pool, extensive grounds, solar power, rainwater collection, covered parking and an existing Vivienda Rural touristic licence makes this a particularly versatile property. Whether used as a substantial family residence with separate guest accommodation, a multi-generational home, a holiday retreat or a home with genuine rental potential, properties offering this level of flexibility in such a peaceful Andalusian setting are rarely seen.