Valle De Este, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

The property construction completed in 2006 but having recently had considerable financial investment in replacing all of the original wood framed windows and doors with hi-specification uPVC models, plus internal and external decoration, it has the appearance and feel of a much newer property.

The white-washed property stands to the rear of the plot behind the 8x4m swimming pool its terracing and gardens; all flanked with palm trees and mature Mediterranean planting.

The entrance to the property is located to the right hand side and opens into an entrance hall and then to the bright and airy open plan living dining room with it tall picture window and patio doors giving views of the pool and gardens.

An extra dimension of the living room is its feature double height ceiling and first floor Minstrel´s gallery that create an unusual and impressive design seldom seen in Spanish properties in this area.

The living room has an open fire place and air conditioning and is comfortably furnished with sofas, dining table and chairs.

Returning to the entrance hall you find the fully tiled kitchen with white goods, Silestone worktops and extensive storage cupboards.

Also off the entrance hall is the fourth bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. An under stairs cupboard has been created for storage and concealing the water heater.

To the rear of the living room there is the entrance to the ground floor double bedroom that, like all of the bedrooms, has an en suite bathroom with bath & shower over, toilet, bidet and basin.

The ground floor bedroom has patio doors that open on to the terraces and also a dressing area with four double wardrobes.

Moving up the marble staircase you arrive at the landing area and the glass fronted Minstrel´s gallery overlooking the living room.

Off the landing area are two more bedrooms. The largest is to the right and in similar design to the ground floor bedroom has a dressing area, en suite bathroom with bath & shower over, toilet, bidet and basin; and patio doors leading to its own private terrace.

The third bedroom is presented as a twin, has built in wardrobes and en suite bathroom with bath & shower over, toilet and basin.

All of the bedrooms have air conditioning and the bathrooms are fully tiled and have an opening window.

Moving back to the landing area and continuing up the marble staircase you find the roof top solarium with views of the golf course, Valle del Este Hotel and to the distance, the town of Bédar in the Sierra de los Filabres mountains.

Externally, in addition to the aforementioned terracing around the pool there is a dining area with table and chairs; sofa, chairs and coffee table creating and outdoor living room; sun loungers from which to top up your tan: a garden area to the rear of the property; and at the front a double up-and-over garage door that gives access to the large car port that could be developed into a garage or workshop as neighbouring properties have done.

As previously detailed, the property, one of only 5 in a quiet cul-de-sac, has been very well maintained, has no sales chain and all furniture and furnishings are included in the sale.

On the Valle del Este development there is a 4* Hotel and Spa and a commercial centre with a selection of restaurants including a very popular Thai themed one, a Spanish owned restaurant and tapas bar, and an English owned establishment that caters on a more British menu and has a pool table and evening entertainment in the higher season.

There is also a small supermarket and hairdressers in the commercial centre and during the summer season more "Chiringuito" style bars open.

The Hotel has a spa and gym, and also two restaurants and a snack bar for food during the day and occasional entertainment and events.

The nearest town to Valle del Este is Vera, a busy business town with a large selection of shops, bars and restaurants as well as the weekly Saturday street market; one of the largest in the area.

Other local towns worth a visit include Mojácar, where history says Walt Disney was born. Here you will find the beach resort with kilometres of beaches, bars and restaurants; and then going inland a little and up the mountain you find the "Pueblo" or old town with its narrow white washed streets and its panoramic viewing platform.

Add to your list Garrucha, a traditional fishing town; inland towns such as Bédar; the Spaghetti Western locations of Sorbas and you haven't even scratched the surface of this amazing area of Andalucía. The beaches of Vera and Garrucha are also just a short drive away.

Valle del Este is located off the A7/E15 motorway, the arterial road through Spain making airport transfers 50 minutes to Almería, 80 minutes to Murcia and 2 hours to Alicante.