Villa for sale in Pozo Estrecho, Cartagena, Murcia

Authentic cortijo in Pozo Estrecho: A masterpiece awaiting restoration

Located in the serene Pasaje Lomas Arriba area of Pozo Estrecho, Cartagena, this traditional Andalusian-style cortijo offers a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of Spanish rural heritage. Spanning a vast built area of 490 m² on a 2,000 m² plot, this property is a blank canvas for investors or families seeking a bespoke country estate.

Property Layout & Key Features

Grand living spaces: A massive 50 m² living and dining area provides the perfect social heart for the home.

Generous accommodation: The main living area (approx. 273 m²) currently houses 6 spacious bedrooms, offering immense flexibility for reconfiguring into en-suite suites or creative studios.

Functional heritage: The kitchen retains a traditional cistern (aljibe), a quintessential feature of the Campo de Cartagena that adds historic charm.

Expansion potential: An additional 217 m² of storage area and cellars (bodegas) offer incredible space for conversion into guest annexes, a home gym, or a private winery.

Investment potential & visionary examples

With a structure of this scale and character, the possibilities for transformation in 2026 are limitless:

Luxury boutique retreat: Convert the extensive "bodegas" into a spa or yoga studio, using the six bedrooms to create a high-end rural B&B for travellers seeking an authentic Mediterranean experience.

Multigenerational family estate: Utilize the 490 m² footprint to create a modern open-plan manor. The 2,000 m² plot is ideal for adding a swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and Mediterranean gardens with olive and citrus trees.

Artist’s residence & workshop: The large storage areas provide the perfect light and space for galleries or workshops, while the tranquil rural setting of Pozo Estrecho offers an inspiring environment.

Eco-friendly farmstead: Take advantage of the sunny Cartagena climate to install solar energy systems and revitalize the land for self-sufficiency, keeping the traditional cistern as a sustainable water source.

Location advantage:

Enjoy the peace of the countryside while remaining just 15 minutes from the historic port city of Cartagena and within easy reach of the Mar Menor beaches and Murcia Airport.