Finca/Country House for sale in Vélez-Blanco, Almería

A fully reformed country cortijo boasting 6 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms & an indoor pool located near the towns of Velez Rubio & Velez Blanco with amazing rural views and an abundance of privacy.

The property is located just a few minutes´ drive from the village of Velez Rubio with good tarmac access. Both Velez Rubio & neighbouring Velez Blanco are home to many amenities, such as schools, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, bakeries, butchers, pharmacy, medical centre etc. The nearest coastal resort is Aguilas, approximately a 55 minute´ drive away. Local street markets are held in Velez Blanco on a Wednesday and Velez Rubio on a Saturday.

The property measures a generous 333m² approx. in total build and sits within a plot of approx. 5800m². The walled & gated plot offers plenty of off-road parking for several vehicles. Upon entry from the main motorized gates, there is parking with a double car port on the right. To the front and sides of the property there are a few mature olive trees and at the opposite side there are fenced areas for dogs and chickens. To the rear of the plot are another set of vehicle gates.

Entering the cortijo via the front door, there is a formal lounge area with air conditioning. To the right is a modern family shower room with a door leading on to a utility room/storeroom. To the left in the lounge a door leads into the dining room & open plan kitchen separated by a breakfast bar. The modern kitchen boasts all appliances and a door leading into a huge larder room. This is a great space with plenty of storage and a deep chest freezer. A door from the larder then leads into another room. This family room is typically Spanish and includes the garage, a fitted kitchen, W/C, lounge area with huge open fire, boiler room for the oil-fired central heating and even an indoor swimming pool. The pool area is surrounded by four sets of patio doors and a clear Perspex roof affording plenty of natural light. This is a much-used area of the house, perfect for entertaining family & friends. The garage boasts an up & over motorized door so could be used as a conventional garage too.

Back in the lounge and directly ahead, a hallway leads to the stairs up to the first floor. Either side at the foot of the stairs are two bedrooms left & right. To the left is a bedroom with storage cupboards under the stairs and to the right is a double bedroom, currently used as an office. At the top of the stairs, a huge landing area with recess is ideal for use as a study or library. To the left you will find two double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes. To the right the hallway continues on to the family bathroom on the left. This bathroom features a full bath, shower above with glass screen and fitted vanity unit. Directly ahead is another double bedroom, again with fitted wardrobes. The layout is completed by the master suite: a spacious double bedroom with fitted walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom. The en-suite includes a large walk-in shower with glass screen, a drencher head shower, fitted vanity unit and an illuminated mirror above.

This is a beautiful and truly unique home, combining contemporary modern design and traditional Spanish charm & character. Extras include oil-fired central heating, motorized gates, modern windows & doors with turn & tilt feature, fitted wardrobes, A/C unit in the lounge and much more!