Finca/Country House for sale in Cantoria, Almería

The property sits on a plot of approximately 614m² and is located just 15 minutes' drive from the village of Arboleas and all amenities. There is a tapas bar that sells provisions less than 5 minutes' drive away. The property occupies an elevated position so enjoys far reaching country and mountain views. It is located in a hamlet of similar traditional properties so is not isolated yet has complete privacy, peace and tranquillity. The house is divided in such a way that it is versatile and lends itself easily to be used as 4 independent rental properties if required. It is sold virtually as seen, give or take some personal items and is ready to start earning the discerning buyer a very good income almost immediately. It doesn't currently have a tourist license but that can easily and inexpensively be applied for.

Starting off on the ground floor there are double gates leading to an off-road parking space and a front terrace with seating from which to enjoy the views. There is also a low maintenance garden with established trees which provide much needed shade in the summer months and a water feature. Off this terrace is a very useful storage casita which also houses the washing machine. From here double doors lead into an entrance hall with a double bedroom to each side, both with double doors that lead out to the terrace. An archway then leads into a spacious zen lounge with lots of natural light. Off to the right a small hallway leads to a large traditional style shower room with a porcelain sink. There are stairs that lead to the first floor and under a useful storage cupboard. This is the first of 4 areas that could be separated off and rented either as b&b or air bnb. The second is a 1-bedroom self-contained unit which is accessed by a door at the end of the hallway containing the shower room. This door can be locked as there is also a separate entrance from the front terrace. This section comprises of a small kitchen area, a good size lounge with a very efficient log burning fire for the winter months, a double bedroom and a modern bathroom with roll top bath. On the first floor there is a separate access with double doors leading in from the street to a spacious traditional farmhouse style kitchen with beautiful Brazillian granite worktops, a traditional open fireplace and a dining area. There is a modern bathroom with a blue silestone sink unit and has ceiling spotlights, a reading room off of which via double doors is a small terrace from which to enjoy the views. There are two double bedrooms on this floor and a large lounge with a traditional style fireplace. A Moroccan style arch leads into a second lounge area with double doors that lead out to a further terrace with fantastic views. This floor can easily be separated from the ground floor creating the 3rd self-contained living space.

Finally on the outside and accessed either via steps from the ground floor front terrace or with a gate in from the street, is the pool area. There is a 12 x 4.5 m swimming pool surrounded by artificial grass for soaking up the sun's rays and various seating area including a terraced area with a jacuzzi and lots of established trees and shrubs that provide a haven for peace and tranquillity and much needed shade. The beautiful swimming pool leads out from the Pool House which comprises of two double guest bedrooms each with its own en suite shower room and double doors leading out to the pool and gardens and a central bar, dining and entertaining area. This is the 4th very easy rentable area.

Each floor of the house has its own gas boiler for instant hot water, there is Wi-Fi internet throughout including in the Pool House. The kitchen on the first floor has drinking water system installed. The water is supplied by the nearby hamlet so is very inexpensive. Mains electricity is connected. Access to the property is via tarmac road all the way.

The pool has recently been refurbished and was built by a reputable local company. The roof of the main house was completely stripped off and renewed around 15 years ago with insulation placed under the tiles.

The village of Arboleas has all the amenities you require for day to day including two small but well stocked supermarkets, medical centre, chemist, vets, numerous cafe and tapas bars, restaurants, 2 banks, 2 gymnasiums, post office, small shops and a weekly street market on Saturdays. The Med coast can be reached in 45 minutes from the house with the unspoiled beaches of Vera Playa, Garrucha, Mojacar and more. There are three airports which are easily accessible, Almeria, Murcia and Alicante. The area has several golf courses, Valle del Este, Desert Springs and Aguilon to name a few.