Finca/Country House for sale in Albox, Almería

An immaculately presented and well maintained fully renovated 3 bed 3 bath country house set in a lovely private and elevated plot with an 8 x 4 m swimming pool, large double garage (approx. 49m2), landscaped gardens, outdoor kitchen, beautiful shaded seating areas and stunning uninterrupted views over the surrounding mountain ranges.

The property has been tastefully renovated yet it retains a lot of the original features such as the original wooden beams, cave rooms and quirky features. The property benefits from a high quality under floor heating system, beautiful iron work, glazed wooden windows, large bathrooms, and twice as thick walls which keeps the property warm in winter and cool in summer.

Situated only a 10-15 minute drive (11kms) from the large market town of Albox, just a 10 minute drive (8.6kms) from the picturesque town of Oria, only a short walk (200m) from a bar and there is a further bar-restaurant only a 15 minute walk away (1.2kms) or a 2 minute drive. The coastal resorts of Vera Playa and Mojacar Playa are within a 45 minute drive and the nearest airport is just over an hours’ drive.

From the street there is access via an electric sliding gate and also a pedestrian gate. The sliding gate opens into a large driveway laid to gravel offering ample space to park several cars and a motor home if necessary. On the left of the drive is a lovely double garage (49m2) which provides space to park 2 cars and storage space. Surrounding the driveway there are lovely garden areas and lovely views. The garage could easily be converted into a separate apartment if required subject to planning.

From the driveway beautiful travertine steps lead down to a tiled terrace which then gives way to a stunning pool area which benefits from an 8x4m swimming pool with roman steps and an integrated seating area. Surrounding the pool is a large terrace offering ample space for sun bathing and relaxing. The pool area benefits from outstanding far reaching views over the surrounding mountain ranges. Next to the pool there is a brick built BBQ area as well as a beautiful outdoor kitchen with granite worktops, sink, gas connection and a large covered dining area with an awning for extra shade. This covered area wraps round the back of the property providing ample space for shaded seating and dining.

On the left of the pool area a pathway leads to a lovely garden area which gives access to an outside changing room. The pathway then follows round to a beautiful private garden with a beautiful water feature, shaded seating, mature trees and a wooden pergola with a raised seating area. The views from here are outstanding. The remainder of the land drops below the pool area (there is an agricultural plot with water rights here which could be used for horses or to create a vegetable plot) and there is also further land across the road opposite the house which goes up a small hill.

The covered area by the pool area gives way to the front door which opens into an entrance hall with a door on the right opening into a cloakroom with a lovely marble surround with a ceramic sink bowl. The hall then continues round to a lobby area and on the right there is a beautiful fully fitted cave kitchen with lovely units, granite worktops, large island with a range style oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, down lighting and a dining area.

On the left of the lobby area a door opens into a large living room with beautiful wooden beams, tons of natural light, patio doors to the pool area and a feature fireplace housing a wood burner. On the right of the living room an archway gives way to a large dining area with two windows and the original beams. From here a door opens into the third bedroom which is a large double currently used as an office / spare room and benefits from a lovely en-suite bathroom.

From the lobby there is access to a storage space / pantry and access to the staircase leading to the first floor. The beautiful granite staircase leads up to a landing on the first floor which gives way to two bedrooms and a storage cupboard / boiler room. The master bedroom is a very spacious and bright room with a large walk in wardrobe, hot & cold air conditioning, en-suite shower room, and patio doors out to a large balcony which stretches round three sides of the property, and offers spectacular views as well as ample seating. The second bedroom is a large room with a patio doors out to the balcony, hot & cold air conditioning, and a large en-suite bathroom with a full size bath and separate shower.

All mains services are connected.