5 Bed Cortijo for sale
Huercal-Overa, Almeria, Andalucia, Spain
Full Description
This charming Cortijo is just 10 minutes from major road links and local coastal resorts are approximately 40 minutes away.
A short drive from the main road leads to the property which is situated in an elevated location with fine vistas. A private drive guides you to the property where you will find plenty of easy parking at the entrance.
Traditional wooden double doors open into a spacious entrance hall and upon entry you immediately notice the quality and attention to detail that has gone into this wonderful renovation. Beautiful exposed wooden beams and Spanish style floor tiles continue throughout the property.
Located from the entrance hall is the first of the guest bedrooms which is currently used as a music room and study. Leading on from the entrance hall is a lovely vestibule boasting two sets of double doors to the rear terrace and gardens. This room provides access to an art studio, this room features doubles doors to a wonderful, spacious courtyard garden.
Leading off the vestibule to the other side is the dining room which is a delightful space perfect for entertaining. From here you will find the tastefully decorated sitting room featuring woodburning fire and double doors to the rear terrace.
Leading off the sitting room is a sizable guest bedroom with high ceilings, double doors to the gardens as well as a lovely bespoke en-suite bathroom.
Located off the dining and living room you will find the country style kitchen with range cooker and work surfaces finished in solid wood. There is also an external door from the kitchen to the front terrace. An internal door from the kitchen provides access to a further guest bedroom, again beautifully finished with a lovely en-suite bathroom.
Steps lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor where you will find a larger than average landing area which doubles up as a relaxing sitting area.
Antique double glass doors from here open into the wonderful master bedroom which features reclaimed oak floor boards, exposed wooden beams and Juliet balcony with fine country views. This room also includes full en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower.
Also located on the first floor are two further guest bedrooms, both beautifully finished which share a larger than average “Jack & Jill” bathroom.
One of the bedrooms features double doors to a fabulous Moroccan inspired roof terrace which is a lovely chill out area where the best of the vistas can be enjoyed.
At the front of this beautiful country property are colourful gardens, many different seating areas and a large wooden Pergola offering shade during the long hot summer months.
A few steps down from this terrace you will find an intimate walled garden.
Located below the property are terraced gardens and below these you will find the fabulous Olive groves.
The Cortijo sits on a larger than average plot of land of nearly 40,000m2 which includes it’s own mountain where you will often see nesting Eagles, the property is bird watchers paradise.
The country and distant views are truly wonderful from this superb property.
Situated off the private drive to the house you will also find a former stable, ideal for many uses and currently used as storage.
The Cortijo is run on an efficient solar electricity system which could be supplemented if required. The property comes own supply of soft water and has irrigation from a natural water deposit for the land.
This unique property also has fantastic potential to be run as a retreat or Casa Rural.
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