Vera, Andalusia

Reference: XIDB-T178. This spectacular country estate near the beaches and city centre of Almeria is a unique property, full of character. It is beautifully decorated and has spacious rooms with high ceilings around an interior patio. The villa of approximately 400 square meters stands amidst landscaped lawns, surrounded by the aroma and birdsong of the colourful gardens. On the property there is a caretaker s house, large swimming pool, paddock, horse stables, orchards, well and water reservoir. There is a nice view of the surrounding hills with even a glimpse of the sea. The Villa The villa is approached via a country lane. An antique set of double gates open automatically to a private driveway that ends next to the villa. The villa is refreshingly eclectic. You can see the owners love for travel and nature. Left of the entry hall, you find a spacious kitchen. It has a separate pantry, a hatch to the dining area and it has access to an enclosed patio with laundry area. Right of the hall is an arched opening to the stairwell. The hall continues to the large living room. Here you find the dining area, lounge and access to the heart of the property, Andalusian patio. The sunny lounge bathes in light and has double doors that open to an immense porch. The lounge is arranged around a fireplace in the centre of a stone feature wall. From the living room you can access the patio. The patio has exquisite tiling, including a bench. It is filled with plants and sunlight streams through the reed cover. From the lounge, an arch leads into a corridor. A few steps up take you in the sleeping area. There is a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The corridor folds around the patio and gives access to three more double bedrooms and a large bathroom. Next, you arrive at the stairwell. It is wonderfully decorated and brings you to a large loft on the first floor. Here is a games area, office space, a separate double bedroom and a shower room. From the loft, you can access a roof terrace. The Concierge house Near the entrance gate to the property is a concierge house. It has four rooms and needs to be renovated. Attached to the concierge house is a large storage area with the horse stables. Exteriors There is a huge porch along two facades of the house. It ends on the Southwest facade into a barbecue area with a tucked away dining area. Behind the house is a double garage. On a lower level, next to the villa, is a paddock. In front of the house, the lane winds down to the large pool with outside shower. Continuing the lane towards the entrance gate, there is a green oasis on your right with a water deposit and rustic seating in between the trees. In front of the concierge house are several aviary cages. Behind the horse stables are (empty) dog kennels. In front and next to the horse stables are orchards. Water and electricity The property is connected to the mains electricity and mains water. There is also irrigation water on the property. Condition and finishing The house is in a very good condition. The concierge house needs renovating and is occupied by a family that maintains the exteriors. The horse stables are currently used for storage and are in good condition. The house has telephone and internet. The kitchen has a gas HOB. All carpentry is wood and all windows have shutters. Use and potential uses This is a perfect permanent home for a family who would like to live close to a city, but with the space and tranquility of the countryside. There is room for small and large pets and a separate building for guests or, for maintenance staff. It is suited as a small equestrian property. It can also become a great bed and breakfast if you convert all the outbuildings into guest rooms. The Location Access to the property's main entrance is from a public, asphalted road. The property is located in Pechina. Pechina is at the foot of the Sierra de Alhamilla. It is a small village of under 4000 habitants with light-coloured low houses around a c