Villa in Velez-Blanco - Reference RMS226
Property Description
For Sale a 400 year old fully sympathetically restored Andalucian Cortijo nestled on the edge of the Sierra Maria National park in the unique and beautiful valley of Velez Blanco in the Province of Almeria in Andalucia, Southern Spain.
The property is comprised of 2 separate dwellings, one being the main residence for a family, with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and the other dwelling being of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, which is ideally suited for potential income and the property is registered as A Rural Tourist property with current associated Licence.
The property has the potential for many creative income ventures, such as a Bodega/Distillery - there is a clause in the existing Escritura listing a now derelict building as a former Distillery - Alpaca Trekking, Off Road 4x4 tours/adventures, Lavender/Herb farming, Goat/domestic animal farming, Rural Bed and Breakfast, rural camping/glamping to name but a few.
The Cortijo is situated on land of approximately 10 hectares. It has a swimming pool with lounge area, a 4 car garage, 4 car car port, an animal enclosure and shelter with feed store house and an agricultural storage yard with cover for tractors etc.
The house is surrounded by a beautifully semi rural landscaped garden and has spectacular and breathtaking views of the Blanco Valley, Whitewashed traditional Velez Blanco Town and the magnificent Moorish Castle of Velez Blanco.
The current owners have set up the property for holiday rentals in the 3 bed adjoining cortijo and also organised retreat weeks for itineraries such as Meditation, Yoga, paining, bird watching and walking.
The House has electricity, town water and internet connection.
Agricultural water is currently available and supplied by the local consortium
FEATURES
Property
- 1052 m2 built
- 767 m2 living area
- 100000 m2 plot sq.meters
- 2 Separate Cortijo
- 7 Bedrooms in total
- 6 Bathrooms in total
- Huge valuted ceiling cellar/former bodega
- Good condition throughout
- 2 terraces
- 125 m2 of terrace
- Orientation south
- More than 30 years
- Floor stoneware
- Foam insulated roofing throughout
- Double glazed wooden windows where appropriate
External
· 1 x 4 car Garage
· 1 x 4 car Car Port
· Enclosed agricultural storage yard
· Animal Shelter Feed Store and fenced enclosure
· Gardens
· Courtyard with water fountain
· Private pool
· Heating central
· Fuel gasoil
· Electricity connected
· Town water connected
· Water energy solar panel
· Agricultural water supply
· Internet connected
LOCAL INFORMATION
Town: Velez Blanco
Province Almeria
No. of inhabitants: 1984
Area: 440,9 km2
Velez-Blanco is located in the province of Almeria and more specifically in the region of Los Velez. With a little less than 2,000 inhabitants, the local heritage includes the Cave Art of the Iberian Peninsula , El Castillo de los Fajardo, several palace-houses and various buildings of traditional architecture with examples of Mudejar, Renaissance, Baroque and historicist architecture.
Demographics
Inhabitants: 1.984
Number of households: 1,934-
Average age of people: 47 years old
% foreigners: 17%.
Services
- Number of pharmacies: 1
- Number of primary schools: 4
- Number of secondary schools: 1
Local Information
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.
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) Alguilas Beaches 78km (55 mins)