A superb detached character Cortijo, together with a ready made commercial Bar/Restaurant business.
This spacious family cortijo is situated on the edge of this pretty village of El Pilar in the municipality of Sorbas. Set within a large block of land with private swimming pool, paddock, stables, own private parking.
A fantastic opportunity for those wishing to open a rural tourism business here in Almería!
The original property dates back to approximately 200 years, it has undergone total structural renovation and restoration 15 years ago and has been used during these years as a successful commercial business as a bar/restaurant hosting live music events over the years. Along with a popular destination for lunch and evening dining.
The Cortijo is spacious and is perfect as a family home, it comprises of the following areas
hereGround floor
Covered porch 15.5m x 3m with six feature arches overlooking garden and surrounding countryside.
Entrance hall 4.2m x 3.3m with antique terracotta floor tiles, double wooden doors out to porch.
Snug 3.5m x 3.5m with feature fireplace, antique terracotta tiled floor, wooden picture windows with mosquito nets.
Fitted kitchen and breakfast room 7.5m x 3.3m with walk in pantry & skylight window. The kitchen has a gas water heater, gas hob, electric oven and extractor. Plumbing for dishwasher & washing machine. Floors traditional terracotta.
Dining room 7.5m x 3.5m laid to terracotta floor tiles, three UPVC picture windows with mosquito nets, door out to garden.
Family bathroom 3.2m x 2.5m with bath, shower, bidet, w.c.
Double bedroom 3.3m x 3.5m tiled floor, wooden window with shutters and mosquito nets (not shown on photos).
Double bedroom 3.4m x 3m with antique terracotta tiled floors, wooden windows with shutters. mosquito nets (not shown on photos).
Study 3.3m x 3.5m antique terracotta floor tiles with antique shelving and under-stairs storage.
Stairs upto
First floor
Double bedroom 7.5m x 3.5m with two picture wooden windows with traditional shutters and mosquito nets, traditional terracotta floor tiles, A/C.
Double bedroom 4m x 3.5m with wooden window with traditional shutters, mosquito nets, terracotta floor tiles.
Double bedroom 3.5m x 3.5m with picture window, patio windows out to Sun Terrace 3.5m x 3.5m with panoramic views of surrounding countryside and mountains.
Surrounded by its gardens, with a rear paddock, all offer spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
The original bar and restaurant is separate from the main house, with toilets, a large outside dining terrace with extending views, parking for up-to 10 cars. A stable which can convert easily to further recreation space adjacent to the pool area and patio terraces.
Mains drainage, mains electric, mains water, wifi.
The larger town of Sorbas is 15 minutes by car and has all of the amenities for every day living along with a 24 hour emergency medical centre, schools and supermarkets.
Lubrin is 10 minutes by car, Uleila del Campo 15 minutes in the other direction. Vibrant Almeria city with its airport is 45 minutes by car. The beaches of Mojacar , Garrucha and Vera are 40 minutes, Cabo de Gata Natural park is 50 minutes with its plethora or natural beaches and beautiful coastal villages of Agua Amarga, Las Negras and San José!
A property with immense potential for rural tourism, or as a large family home with the possibility for equestrian use.
