Townhouse for sale in Martos, Jaén

Located in one of the best positions in the popular town of Martos, Jaén province, this substantial townhouse offers a rare opportunity to restore a character property in the heart of Andalucía. Situated on the attractive Plaza de la Constitución, the property enjoys the convenience of shops, bars, cafés and other everyday amenities right on the doorstep, while many of the front-facing rooms enjoy beautiful views across the square towards the impressive Peña de Martos mountain.
Although the property is in need of extensive renovation and modernisation, it offers an abundance of space, original character and endless potential. Made up of two large buildings on a generous plot, it provides the flexibility to create a spacious family home, holiday property, guest accommodation or a combination of living and workspace, subject to any necessary permissions.
Entering the property, you step into the first of two reception rooms on the ground floor. Beyond this is a second room with stairs leading to the upper floors.
On the first floor you will find a bright and generously sized lounge with an enclosed balcony overlooking the Plaza de la Constitución, making it the perfect place to sit and enjoy the views and watch daily life in the square. Also on this floor is a fitted kitchen with a separate utility room.
From the utility room, steps lead up to a large traditional room featuring an original bread oven and an impressive open fireplace, giving a glimpse of the property's history and offering the opportunity to create a wonderful rustic kitchen, dining room or entertaining space.
This room leads out to a small patio where there is an outside toilet. From here you have access to the second building, which contains several storage rooms and accommodation spread over three floors and also benefits from access to a second street.
The second building requires complete renovation, with parts of the roof in poor condition. However, for buyers looking for a major restoration project, it offers enormous potential to create additional accommodation, workshops, studios or storage. Alternatively, subject to any necessary permissions, the building could be fully or partially removed to create a much larger private garden, courtyard or swimming pool area.
Returning to the main house, the central staircase continues to the second floor where there is a family bathroom, a second large lounge which could equally serve as a spacious bedroom, and another good-sized bedroom.
The top floor offers two further rooms together with a small terrace. Once again, the front-facing room enjoys wonderful views across the town square towards the iconic Peña de Martos.
Throughout the property you will find a number of attractive original features, adding to the character and charm of this unique home. With its generous plot size and flexible layout, the property offers countless possibilities for new owners to redesign the accommodation to suit their own requirements.
Properties of this size in such a central location rarely come onto the market. While considerable work is required, this is a house that deserves to be brought back to life. For those with vision, it represents an exciting opportunity to restore a beautiful period property and create something truly special while offering exceptional value for money.
Martos is one of the largest and most vibrant towns in Jaén province and is often referred to as the "Pearl of Jaén." Famous for its world-class olive oil production, the town is surrounded by endless olive groves and sits beneath the dramatic Peña de Martos and the historic ruins of Castillo de la Villa. It combines traditional Andalusian charm with excellent modern facilities, including supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, tapas bars, schools, medical centres, banks, sports facilities and a lively weekly market. Throughout the year, Martos hosts numerous fiestas and cultural events, making it a welcoming and lively place to live.
Transport links are excellent, with easy access to the A-316 and A-44, providing convenient connections to Jaén, Granada, Córdoba and the rest of Andalucía. Regular bus services also operate to neighbouring towns and cities.
For international travel, Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes away by car, while Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport can be reached in around 1 hour and 45 minutes, offering flights to destinations throughout Europe and beyond.
If you are looking for a substantial renovation project in a prime location with character, history and enormous potential, this could be the property you have been waiting for.