Vera, Andalusia

Reference: XIDB-T219. A unique property for nature lovers and investors: this enchanting property comprises two spacious cortijos in a protected natural area on the east coast of Almería. Surrounded by the majestic Sierra Cabrera, this location offers a rare blend of serene tranquillity and traditional charm. Both cortijos are awaiting creative renovation, perfect for someone with vision and ambition. The total built area is approximately 500 square metres, with a 45-hectare plot of land. Natural spring water flows directly from the mountains, fostering lush vegetation and transforming this place into a green oasis. Cortijo La Joya Verde This beautiful old cortijo has been carefully restored while retaining its traditional character. With a built area of over 300 m², spread over two floors, this home offers space and potential. On the ground floor, the beautiful original features of the cortijo have been preserved. The space is habitable, though it currently lacks electricity. It includes a cosy living room with an open fireplace, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a spacious kitchen with a dining area. The living room provides access to a covered terrace with spectacular views. One of the bedrooms opens onto a patio, and the kitchen connects both to the covered terrace and the patio. In the living room, a door leads to the stairs and the first floor. The upper floor has been structurally renovated, with restored roofs, new ceilings, walls, and pre-installations for plumbing and electricity. This floor offers great flexibility for layout according to your own vision. Currently, the facilities are designed for a second living room with an open kitchen, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, with the possibility to modify this layout to four guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Two of these guest rooms could have access to a 26 m² terrace. The upper floor is accessible via both an internal staircase and a separate external staircase from the patio. Cortijo Alegria Behind the patio of Cortijo La Joya Verde lies the garden of a second property: Cortijo Alegria. The roofs and facades of Cortijo Alegria have been fully restored. Carpentry, partition walls, installations, and floors await the buyer s input. This stone house of approximately 180 m² is a blank canvas: you can create a modern open-plan concept with large windows, or opt for a more traditional approach by adding partition walls. The property offers privacy with no overlooking from Cortijo La Joya Verde. There is a separate access road to Cortijo Alegria, which can be easily reinstated. Exteriors of the Cortijos Both houses feature spacious terraces. Cortijo La Joya Verde has a very large covered terrace that has been recently reinforced, allowing the rooms on the first floor to also have a terrace. This terrace has a cool eastern orientation and offers views of the mountains. It is surrounded by mature trees and shrubs and offers partial views of a cortijo located 100 metres away. This view can easily be screened by planting additional trees. Cortijo Alegria has an outbuilding situated behind and above the main house. This charming stone building consists of a room with a spacious veranda, ideal as a guest or spa room. The terraces in front of the cortijo have a stunning southern orientation with direct views of the garden and mountains. The cortijos come with approximately 450,000 square metres of land. About 4.5 hectares of this is irrigable farmland, and another 4 hectares is suitable for dry crops such as almond trees, aloe vera, and olive trees. The rest of the land is protected natural area. The surroundings are exceptionally green and located just 15 km from the beach. Water, Electricity, and Heating The cortijos have rights to use natural spring water from two sources with abundant water from the Sierra Cabrera. A water pipe brings drinking water directly from the source to Cortijo La Joya Verde. A second source is currently not connected to the property, but it can b