Villa for sale in Purchena, Almería

A spacious village house featuring a patio and two rooftop terraces, one at the front and one at the rear.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a lounge, with the kitchen located straight ahead. The kitchen provides one of two access points to the triangular shaped patio, ideal for laundry drying. Beyond the kitchen is a full family bathroom. Also on the ground floor is a well proportioned living room with a built in chimney. Leading from this space is a utility room of almost equal size, currently housing the washing machine and providing further access to the patio. There are additional rooms used for storage, along with one room currently set up as a bedroom, although this is not ideal due to it forming part of the main hallway and staircase to the upper floor.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms. The main bedroom benefits from an alcove that could be used as a walk in wardrobe. The other two bedrooms are arranged in a very traditional Spanish style, where access to one bedroom is via the other, a layout historically used for families with newborn children. This area offers excellent potential to be reconfigured into a large master suite with an en suite bathroom and walk in wardrobe.

From the third bedroom, a further staircase leads up to generously sized rooftop terraces offering attractive views of the church and the surrounding hills.

The shape of the front façade reflects traditional village expansion, where as families grew it was common practice to purchase adjoining rooms from neighbours and incorporate them into the main property, giving the house its distinctive character.

Property highlights:
Spacious interior with thick whitewashed walls—naturally cool in summer. Only minor renovations are required. As is typical in Spanish villages, there is no damp-proof course, but this can be easily addressed with modern treatments. In summary, this is a solid village home full of character, perfectly positioned. It offers excellent potential for modernisation while remaining liveable from the outset.

Ground floor:
Dinning room 3.1m x 2.6m
Living room 4.7m x 2.4m
Bathroom 2.7m x 1.4m
Kitchen 3.3m x 2.8m
Patio - 4.0m x 2.5m
Utility room - 5.7m x 2.2m
Lounge - 2.3m x 2.3m
Bedroom - 5.8 x 2.4m

First floor:
Master bedroom - 3.4m x 3.2m
Walkin wardrobe - 2.5m x 1.4m
Bedroom - 2.5m x 2.3m leads to traditional 4th bedroom - 3.8m x 2.4m

Second floor:
Rooftop terrace 1 - 5.2m x 2.4m
Rooftop terrace 2 - 3.5m x 2.6m
Storage room - 2.7m x 2.4m

Opportunity awaits. This unique property offers an unbeatable blend of history, character, and affordable renovation potential. Whether you dream of a permanent residence, a vacation hideaway, or a rewarding restoration project, this house is your blank canvas under the Andalusian sun.

Location, nearby amenities & accessibility:
Front door facing orientation: 150° SE
Location: Purchena (04870) Almeria, Spain
Coordinates: 37.3472° N, 2.3604° W

Purchena is a small, charming town in Almería, southern Spain. It is situated at the foot of the Sierra de los Filabres, in the middle of the Almanzora River Valley, surrounded by woodland that ascends into the mountains—offering a greener, more scenic environment than many neighbouring towns. Full of character and a vibrant local community, Purchena features narrow Moorish streets and historic plazas. Amenities include schools, shops, bars, restaurants, banks, a medical centre, sports facilities, and a weekly market. The surrounding countryside is ideal for hiking and cycling.

Nearby towns:
Olula del Río: 7km (10m by car)
Thursday is a much larger market day.
Mercadona supermarket: wider selection of shops and services, sports, and leisure facilities.
Tijola: 8km (10m by car)
Saturday is a much larger market day.
Fines: 11km (14m by car)
Sunday is a much larger market day.
Cela: 12km (15m by car)
Balsa de Cela is a hot spring with temperatures maintained at different times of the year between 22 and 24c. Ideal for swimming and exercise all year round.

Airports:
Almería Airport (LEI): 87 km (1h 8m by car)
Murcia International Airport (RMU): 152 km (1h 34m by car)
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): 218 km (2h 8m by car)

Beaches:
Vera Playa: 60 km (45m by car)
Garrucha Beach: 63 km (48m by car)
Mojácar Playa: 72 km (52m by car)
Cabo de Gata: 107 km (1h 27m by car)