Villa in Velez-Blanco - Reference RMS226
Property Description
It is our pleasure to present this substantial family home offering 7 double bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, dining room, kitchen, large lounge, drawing room, office, further kitchen, additional lounge/diner, enclosed courtyard, large studio, all set within impressive land of 100,300m2. This property is immaculately presented having been fully restored with much love whist maintaining the original history and character by the current owners. A highlight with this property is the large, enclosed Pool Garden with outside kitchen, entertaining area and landscaped planting. There are further landscaped terraces including a Games Garden. For Sale for €695,000 near Velez Blanco, Almeria, Southern Spain
Key Features
100,300m2 land-mainly flat with the south side having irrigation and various landscaped terraces-including the large Pool Garden. This includes 17339m2 of land designated to Olive Groves- easily managed by a local farmer or maybe you would love to produce your own artisan Olives and Oil
Build area of 1052m2, including 767m2 of living space
7 double bedrooms with the Master suite offering dressing room and ensuite
Enclosed courtyard with water feature and large Studio with access from the Drawing Room and south terrace
Large garage, with carport for 4 cars, enclosed area with fitted roof covering-perfect for vehicle storage or potential for stabling for animals, with additional stable with storage room with fenced paddock
Very large cellar with feature vaulted ceilings-previously the local Bodega
Fully restored with love by the current owners with the Certificate of Antiquity in place. They have really considered the history of this home- the original build being 400 years old. A lot of the original features are restored to ensure the warmth and heart of the property is maintained. When they restored the roof- each beam was recorded, treated and returned to its original position-now includes foam installation. The flooring throughout is stoneware and some of the original tiles have also been restored and re-laid
The property is currently divided into two self-contained houses, offering a beautiful, stately multi-generation family home or as the home also holds a Rural Tourist Licence can be utilised as your new business opportunity as a rental property
Central Heating, mains Electric, town consortium water and agricultural water connected, fuel-gasoil, water-solar heated and internet installed
The surrounding land is a gardener and adventurers dream, perfect for quad biking, cycling, and so much more. If your dream is to harvest your own crops, have your horses next door, work from your own studio, offer art, craft, beauty retreats and a BNB home then this one is for you.
As we approach this impressive home, we stop to embrace the location and the views that are shared with the idyllic spot. The house is surrounded by the beautiful area of Loz Velez, with Velez Blanco being in the distance and Velez Rubio a short drive away. The views are quite something and we can totally understand the draw to be living in the area. One cannot help but be instantly relaxed by the scenery.
We approach the home via a private driveway with the front facing terraces drawing out to the left-hand side. One of the front terraces offers the car port and entrance to the house. The main entrance is laid with stones and leads us the front terrace offering 125m2 of south facing terraces- the perfect spot for Al Fresco entertaining with a pergola fitted.
The left hand side of the property is the current owners private residence- offering 4 double bedrooms (the Master Bedroom offers a large dressing room and en-suite-with bath) , grand dining room with log burner, separate lounge with an additional log burner and a viewpoint to an original bread oven, drawing room, study/office, kitchen, downstairs bathroom, access to the enclosed courtyard via the drawing room, large enclosed courtyard with water feature, large detached studio in the courtyard- currently utilised as a art workshop-offers so many opportunities- additional accommodation or a therapy area, has been utilized to offer workshops – meditation, arts and crafts.
The right-hand side is currently set as a three-bedroom self-contained house- has been offered as rental accommodation. The layout lends itself as a three-bed house with kitchen, lounge/diner and has the flexibility to be separated to offer 1,2 or 3-bedroom BNB options. This side of the home would make wonderful accommodation for multi-generational family, or due to already having the Rural Tourist Licence can be an opportunity for rentals.
The whole home is perfectly presented and very well maintained, giving a stately house feeling.
The grounds surround and embrace the panoramic views across to Velez Blanco. To the front-facing due south we have different flat, terraced gardens, including the large, enclosed Pool Garden- this is a sun worshippers paradise. Includes a large pool, built in kitchen with entertainment area – with shade. The current owners have enjoyed many days and evenings here including holding paella parties for friends and family. It has been carefully designed with landscaped plant beds to create lots of zones for loungers.
There is a Games Garden and the Olive Groves-all having irrigation laid. The Olive Groves of 17,339m2 can be maintained by local farmers, or maybe you would like to offer artisan olives and oil-there is ample space in the large cellar to be able to facilitate this. The Pool and Games Gardens are accessed by either steps or slopes taking you through a further landscaped garden with established plants and trees and outside lighting.
As we explore the outside space further, we view the surprising cellar- which is huge, with high vaulted ceilings. This used to be the bodega - in previous years the property also had its own vineyard, of course producing its own wine. The remains of the original distillery can still be seen and are listed on the deeds.
To the rear of the house is an large, enclosed area with roof covering- currently used for vehicle/farm storage or could possibly be upgraded for animals. Following our tour of the land there is also a fenced paddock with a stable and tack/storage room. The current owners have previously kept goats here. Can easily be modified for horses – subject to OCA licences being obtained.
This property really needs to be viewed to fully appreciate the land and substantial home.
Contact us now for further details and to arrange your viewing for your new home in Spain
Email sales@rubiomillservices.com
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Important Notes
EPC – in place -E
Certificate of Antiquity – in place
IBI - €440.38 PA
Local Information
Focus on Los Velez
We not only love the area of Los Velez, we also chose it to be our forever home.
We originally moved to Spain slightly nearer to the coast, thinking we would be spending a lot of time at the beach. The reality is-we didn’t. We would go to a nice coffee shop and enjoy the views occasionally.
When we saw a country home needing renovations a little bit further inland, we both instantly fell in love. Not only with the property, but the local area also sounded stunning. There is so much history here, also climate benefits-having less humidity in the summer- an important factor when looking to relocate to Southern Spain.
Los Velez is located in the area of Almeria close to the border to Murcia, under an hour’s drive from the popular coastal towns of Mojacar and Aguilas. We are also blessed to be fairly close to the picturesque Lake Negratin with the natural Spas in Zujar.
Let’s explore the towns from our personal point of view
Velez Rubio
Bring your Spanish dreams to life in the beautiful area of Los Vélez- including the towns of Vélez Rubio, Vélez Blanco & Chirivel. All the surrounding towns offer quite impressive scenery Velez Blanco- having its own Castle that sits proudly in the mountains overlooking the valleys.
Have you seen the Indalo man on your travels in the region, this is a symbol of good luck and safekeeping. The original drawings can still be seen in the caves near Vélez Blanco/Vélez Rubio. The Indalo man is now recognized as the official symbol of Almeria- the is one important rule to follow- you cannot buy an Indalo man keepsake for yourself-they have to be gifted to you. The symbol itself is said to represent a human holding a rainbow overhead. Originally, the symbol was painted on the front of your property to protect them from evil. You can find many decorations now including the popular symbol.
Vélez Rubio is ranked in the top 10 places to visit in Southern Spain to enjoy the local celebrations and fiestas. We highly recommend enjoying one of the restaurants in the Plaza De La Encarnacion in Vélez Rubio or embrace the spectacular views enjoying a morning coffee at the Hotel Velad Al Abyadh in Vélez Blanco. The town has a great market on Saturdays- offering locally grown fruit & veg, a good selection of clothing too. There are also over 50 restaurants and bars for your entertainment. The area offers vast outdoor activities all year round- hiking, biking & trekking.
The beautiful Lake Negratin is not far away offering water sports and natural spas for your pure relaxation. Zujar offers natural spas too.
The small village of Fuente Grande is set within beautiful surroundings. The habitants are of various generations, including young families. The village centre piece is the pretty church. The villagers and locals come together every August to enjoy and celebrate the villages fiestas. There is even a playground near the church, and the schools of the local towns run bus transfers for the children.
Local destinations- Velez Rubio to
Murcia International Airport- 113km (55mins)
Alicante Airport 178km (1hr 45mins)
Almeria Airport 150km (1 hr 25 mins)
Granada 163km (1 hr 40 mins)
Sierra Nevada 136 km (1 hr 45 mins)
Lorca 44km (35 mins)
Mojacar Beaches 93 km (1 hr)
Aguilas Beaches 78km (55 mins)
Lake Negratin 84km (55mins)
Pulpi Beaches51km (45 mins)
Baza 70km (45mins)