Villa for sale in Arboleas, Almería

We are delighted to bring to market this much larger than usual single storey villa, on a double plot with the most fabulous views, in the popular hamlet of Los Torres, Arboleas. Los Torres is located 7 minutes' drive from the village of Arboleas, with easy access via a tarmac road. It is popular because from its elevated position, it enjoys some of the area's most fabulous mountain views.

This property sits on a double plot of approx 1347m², which has double electric gates, leading into a block paved driveway with plenty of space to park several cars, and a motorhome if required. Double up and over doors lead into a 40m² double garage, which is currently used as a workshop. There is also a side entrance single door. The top level of the plot is laid to terrace and artificial grass for ease of maintenance. From this terrace, there are the most amazing views of the surrounding mountains, orange, lemon and olive groves. A couple of steps then lead down to the bottom level of the plot, which has the 10 x 5 pool as its central point, and which is surrounded by terrace for soaking up the sun's rays. Surrounding the terrace are established palm and fir trees, shrubs and plants. The whole plot is completely private and not overlooked, and the property is pretty imposing.

Back on the top part of the plot, there is a 20m² covered terrace, from which to enjoy shaded seating and alfresco dining, and which has two sets of double doors leading out to it from the lounge, and double doors from the kitchen.

The villa was designed by the current owner, and was built 30% larger than any other property. The owner likes spacious rooms, and with a double plot of this size, there was plenty of opportunity to do that.

The front door opens from the covered terrace into a huge lounge and dining room. This has a feature brick wall, with an inserted log burning fire and ceiling spotlights. Two sets of double doors open out to the covered terrace. Off the lounge, a single access door leads to a very large, unusual L shape fully fitted kitchen with silestone worktops, a dishwasher and a whole host of high and low level cupboards and large drawers. Double doors lead out from here to the covered terrace, which is ideal for entertaining.

All of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, and each are extremely generous in size with fitted wardrobes. There is also a separate family shower room. The master bedroom also has double doors that lead out to the terrace to the side of the villa.

Additional extras include hot and cold climate control throughout, fly screens and rejas, plus internet, mains electricity and water.

The owner has lived in the property for 21 years from new, so some of the decor may not be to peoples' taste, but that is simply cosmetic, and it would be relatively easy to make this a more modern living space with a change of decor and furniture. What we are looking at, is the space inside and out, and that is very rare in most Spanish properties especially on urban plots, larger pools and double garages. This is a property you need to appreciate, to see what it has to offer.

In terms of location, for those that do not know the area, the village of Arboleas has become increasingly popular with British, Belgian, Dutch, French, German and other nationalities who have purchased holiday homes or live here permanently. They live alongside the local Spanish families that have lived and farmed the area for generations. It is a rural location offering peace and tranquility, yet all the everyday services you need such as two small supermarkets, medical centre, chemist, vets, post office, banks, a gym, padel tennis courts, hair and beauty salons, small shops and an array of pavement cafe and tapas bars plus restaurants are here. There is a local street market on Saturdays. The larger town of Albox is less than 10 minutes' drive away and offers larger shops, supermarkets, 24 hour medical centre, cinema, sports centres, many more cafes, tapas bars and restaurants, and a weekly street market on Tuesdays. The Med coast is 20 to 30 minutes' drive via excellent motorway connections, and there are three international airports within an easy commute, Almeria and Murcia an hour in each direction, and Alicante 2 hours.