Townhouse for sale in Purchena, Almería

A complete blank canvas, this long, narrow property offers significant potential and consists of 4 rooms on the ground floor plus a hallway with stairs. Upstairs there are 3 rooms, along with two terraces providing uninterrupted mountain views from both and from the majority of the windows.

Upon entering through the gate, you arrive on a vine-covered terrace offering natural shade during the summer months. These vines have re-established themselves following the house fire approximately 11 years ago. Through the front door, you enter a spacious hallway with under-stairs storage. To the right is a bedroom and the living room, which features a built-in fireplace. To the left of the entrance is the kitchen, followed by the full bathroom.

Upstairs, there is a main bedroom with a private terrace. The third bedroom is located next, and in traditional Spanish village properties this typically leads to an additional room, ideally suited to a walk-in wardrobe or a second bathroom, as it is positioned above the kitchen, allowing for straightforward plumbing conversion.

The original full renovation was completed in 1999. In August 2015, the property was affected by a fire caused by an electrical fault. Three months later, an inspection carried out by the Town Hall concluded that the structure remained intact.

The property is currently a bare shell and requires complete renovation following the extensive fire damage. Structurally, it appears sound to the naked eye, with the exception of two small openings in the living room wall that allow daylight to enter. The entire property would benefit from re-rendering, and new windows and doors will need to be installed throughout. Full plumbing and electrical installations are also required.

This represents an affordable entry point into rural Spain, located approximately 40 minutes from the coast by car. It is an excellent opportunity for a keen DIY enthusiast to create, in my opinion, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home for personal use or investment.

Ground floor:
Terrace 6.0m x 2.0m
Living room 3.8m x 3.6m
Bathroom 2.8m x 1.7m
Kitchen 3.1m x 2.0m
Bedroom 3.3m x 2.8m

First floor:
Largest bedroom 3.8m x 3.8m
Patio 3.6m x 2.5m
Bedroom 4.8 x 2.0m
Room 3.3m x 2.2m
Patio 2.6m x 2.6m

Location: Purchena (04870), Almeria, Spain.
Coordinates: 37.3472° N, 2.3604° W

Purchena is a charming small town in Almería, southern Spain, situated at the foot of the Sierra de los Filabres in the Almanzora River Valley. Surrounded by countryside and woodland rising towards the mountains, it offers a greener, more scenic setting than many neighbouring towns.

The town has a vibrant local community, narrow Moorish streets and historic plazas. Local 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 that are maintained at different times of the year between 22 and 24°C. 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)