Villa Near Oria - Reference RMS230

We are delighted to share this farmhouse, El Convente, with 2560m2 of surrounding land. Being aptly named, the farmhouse has a lot of history and special memories for the local community. It was previously a base for childbirth, with many of the local community being born in this special home. 

Placed within a beautiful setting in Maguas, a short drive from Oria, Almeria, Spain for sale 225.000

The current owners have reformed the main house beautifully, restoring the traditional character with their own features added. 

Key Highlights 2 double bedrooms on the first floor, a 3rd bedroom on the ground floor

Oil filled radiators/ currently disconnected, easily restored

Bespoke fitted kitchen with granite work tops, 2 east facing windows adding brightness to the open plan lounge diner, kitchen. There's a fitted log burner, walk in pantry

The entrance hall is spacious and double story offering a study0 lounge area on the mezzanine

High ceilings throughout the property

The first-floor middle bedroom has patio doors giving access to a large terrace

An additional ground floor mainly renovated apartment could offer additional accommodation- can be accessed through the main house, with separate entrance to the rear of the farmhouse. The hard work has been done. This could be a self-contained accommodation for your family, or has the potential to offer BNB (subject to obtaining licences)

Surrounding land of…. Offering mainly flat maintained fields, patio and terrace areas

Let’s explore this pretty farmhouse.

We approach the home driving through Almond Groves, there is a bar-restaurant 3.4 kms, Oria with most facilities is only 4.9km - a short 9-minute drive) The larger town of Albox is under 24km.The Farmhouse offers privacy while not feeling remote, as neighbouring properties nestle into the hill side. 

We approach the farmhouse by a private driveway, the home sits in the middle of the surrounding land, offering maintained, mainly flat fields with plenty of parking spaces.  There's a old outbuilding that could be restored and offer garage or workshop. 

 The rather grand entrance hall offers many possibilities- being double story with a mezzanine area on the first floor. The current owners utilize the area as a relaxing, music space. 

The real feature in the area is the exposed original brickwork on the staircase. The ground floor space has previously been utilised as a dining room. 

To the left of the entrance hall, we head down a hallway, there is a utility area to the right, bathroom and the ground floor bedroom. This room has been enhanced with a lovely inset area surrounding the bed, then built in shelving to two walls with wooden tops. There is a west facing window with views over the hillside. 

Returning to the hallway we now head to the right and enter the large open plan kitchen-diner-lounge. The right-hand side is the fitted kitchen, with granite worktops, centre island with wine storage built in underneath. There is a good size walk in pantry giving further storage. This room is full of character with eh wall s being half laid with bricks, and beamed ceilings. There's a fitted log burner and two east facing windows. There is another room leading to the east, with the first garden terrace. 

The east terraces offer 2 spacious areas, and the bonus of a large, fitted dining table to the side. 

Returning to the dining room, we enter through the ground floor apartment opportunity. This area has mainly been restored and really would take a lot of work to complete and add additional accommodation-2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and lounge. There is even an external doorway leading the east terrace. 

Heading upstairs we have a large Master Bedroom suite, with ensuite. The ensuite has a bath and built in units housing the basin. There is the added bonus of a walk in dressing room. There are further two bedrooms- the middle room has doble wooden doors giving access to the large terrace. The owners spend many evenings up here, enjoying the clear skies and star gazing. The views from the terrace are simply stunning. The terrace is enclosed with a short wall and added wooden beams. 

The surrounding grounds of 2560m2 are mainly flat and useable. There is the original outbuilding that could be reformed for use as a garage or stable. 

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The Area. 

Oria offers all amenities including 24 hour medical centre, pharmacy, shops, restaurants, butchers etc. The local market is a must on a Sunday, with a good selection of fruit, vegetables and market traditions. 

Oria boasts its own Basilica de Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes and also the Castillo de Oria which draw tourists in each year. 

The larger town of Albox is also a short drive-being under 24km. 

The whole area is of much historical interest, this farmhouse is centrally placed for easy access to Baza, Galera, Zujar and Caniles too. 

Distances

Oria to Almeria Airport 1hr 24mins -132km

Oria to Granada 1hr 44 mins -159km

Oria to Murcia Airport 1hr 43mins -149km

Oria to Lake Negratin 58mins - 80km

Oria to Lorca 56 mins - 80km

Closest coastline Aguilas - 31km

Oria to Baza 47mins - 65km