4 Bed Cortijo for sale
Velez Blanco, Almeria, Andalucia, Spain
Full Description
Character property - Beautifully restored detached 2 storey cortijo with 4 bedroooms and 3 bathrooms, plus a wood store and a garage, set in a walled, gated and landscaped area, and with a plunge pool situated in the roof terrace. Located on the edge of a small hamlet near the towns of Velez-Rubio and Velez Blanco, 7-8 minutes’ drive to either, with amazing views towards the breathtaking hilltop of “La Muela”. There is also a nearby but separate additional plot of irrigated land of approximately 1270 m2, which is included in the sale.
Total build size: 262 m2.
The plot is completely walled & gated. Double gates open to the front of the property mainly laid to gravel and with plenty of off-road parking.
Immediately on the left on entering the grounds via the main gate, double gates open to a private and beautiful walled courtyard/garden which is ideal for al fresco dining. From here there is access to the utility room and to the dining room. A staircase from the far end of the courtyard then lead up to the roof terrace with a plunge pool and lovely views.
Back to the front of the property, to the far end there is a garage (currently used as a store room) which comes with a wood baking oven. Next to the garage is another outbuilding, currently used as a log store, with a small walled yard in front.
Next to the main door there is a is a covered terrace with pergola for al fresco dining and plenty of outside living space with sun terraces, ideal for sitting and dining.
The property is immaculately presented and consists of:
Double wooden front doors open into a large and fitted open plan, country kitchen-breakfast-dining room with exposed ceiling beams, wood burning stove and air-conditioning unit. The kitchen is fully fitted with granite worktops, wall and base units, integrated double oven and microwave and range cooker with overhead extractor. From the kitchen to the right end of the property a door leads to and adjacent spacious bedroom with a door to the right leading into a hallway. Across the hallway is a shower room with walk in shower, W/C and fitted vanity unit. To the right the hallway leading to a beautiful bar and entertainment room with wooden roof, log burner and ceiling fan. From this entertainment area there is a door out to the front terrace. Across the hall we find a shower room & W/C which benefits from a heated towel rail and a fitted vanity unit
Getting back to the kitchen-diner, to the left end a door leads to small hallway. To the front a door lead into a spacious and bright family shower room with walk in shower and glass screen. To the left from the hallway a door open to utility room (currently used as a personal beauty room) with air-conditioning unit and door out to a fully walled courtyard/garden. To the right from the hallway a door leads into the formal dining room with log burner and double wooden doors out to the wallet courtyard.
Back in the kitchen-diner and straight ahead a door opens to a large lounge with log-burner and ceiling fan. To the left end a door leads to the formal dining room. To the opposite side of the lounge a staircase lead to the upper floor with a landing area and two double bedrooms, one of them being the master bedroom with en-suite shower room and doors opening onto a terrace with stunning views to the surrounding countryside and mountains.
Returning to the lounge, at the foot of the stairs, a doorway leads into another spacious bedroom. From here a door leads to another staircase up to two further rooms which with the necessary renovation work could make 2 further bedrooms.
The property is connected to mains water, electric and internet.
Access is all asphalt till the property.
The property is within a 7-8 minute drive to both, the traditional Andalucian white village of Velez-Blanco and the larger town of Velez-Rubio where all amenities are available. The large city of Lorca with its shopping centre is 40 minutes’ drive.
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