6 Bed Country House for sale
Albox, Almeria, Andalucia, Spain
Full Description
A beautiful sympathetically restored traditional Spanish Cortijo, semi-detached set in 1,000m2 of pretty mature gardens. Situated within a small hamlet in the Province of Almeria.
The cortijo has central heating plus a large wood burner for the winter. The house is of traditional construction and benefits from the solid 50cm thick walls, which keep it cool during the long summer months and cosy in the winter. The house has a wonderful feeling of elegance and tradition within its walls, the current owners have created a wonderful feeling of home here.
All of the electrics and plumbing are new and include a grey water system for watering the garden. Many original features have been retained, including beautiful tiled floors, beamed ceilings, original antique doors. All windows and doors have rejas/grills, the doors have glazed rejas that act as double glazing. Most of the windows are indeed double glazed.
The cortijo comprises 9 rooms on the ground floor level; a large living room with wood burner and original tiled floor, a large wet room style family bathroom with sunken bath and large shower. An office with original tiled floor, 2 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom (currently being used as a storeroom). A snug with open fireplace (used as a wine store) and walk in pantry, a utility room and a large kitchen with solid oak unit doors and range style cooker.
Take the beautifully restored polished yeso floors upstairs and there is an open plan landing area for just relaxing, complete with chaise. The master bedroom is 7.5m x 3.5 m master bedroom with a pretty Juliet balcony. There is so much light that floods this room, it is elegant and airy with its wonderful restored vaulted ceiling. A large storeroom is located off the master (could be turned into an en suite and/or dressing room, it's big enough!)
A further double bedroom with private terrace (currently being used as an office), a library with seating on large landing area, a large bathroom with shower walk in shower, completely new and barely used. At the end of the hallway is a large artists studio 10m x 3.5m with north light, beautiful views and a large terrace. A superb room with high vaulted ceiling and much character.
The outside areas areas of the property consist of; a large tiled courtyard with dip pool, a workshop, covered terrace area, vegetable plot with irrigation system. Chicken and duck area with duck pond, a large gravelled garden with many mature fruiting trees including lemon, orange, lime, grapefruit, plums, apricots, cherries, sharon fruit, olive and almonds.
The property has water rights and uses this for household, it has a 30,000 litre water storage tank, which is always topped up with its rights to water from the community.
Car port for 3 cars
The property is not connected to mains water, however it is just along the perimeter and can be connected if preferred. The owners have maintained the integrity of this beautiful elegant property and breathed new life into it. The have created a home filled with beautiful spaces within, a veritable oasis with stunning views as you raise your head each morning from its master bedroom. An absolute delight!
Internet is provided with a satellite system and is included with the property. Mains electric.
A local bar is a minutes walk away which is a magnet to locals and visitors and provides great tapas and menu de dia!
The large town of Albox is a 15 minute car journey. Alicante is 2 1/2 hours, Murcia 1 3/4 hours drive, Almeria 1 1/4 drive.
Early viewing is highly recommended!
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