Arboleas, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

A beautifully reformed country cortijo boasting 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms located on the outskirts of Arboleas. This striking home measures approx. 268m² and sits within a plot of 321m² with elevated rural views.

This property holds a privileged elevated aspect on the outskirts of Arboleas with easy tarmac access to the house from the village centre (approx. 8-10 mins drive). There is a family run bar within the Los Cojos hamlet that offers a warm Spanish welcome and this is just a short stroll from the house. Arboleas village centre is home to many amenities, including a medical centre, school, dentist, shops, supermarkets and tapas bars. It also hosts a weekly market every Saturday morning which has blossomed into quite a weekend event. The main town of Albox is 10 minutes away. Another bonus for this property´s location is the close proximity to the coast; Mojacar's beaches can be reached in approximately 35 minutes. Three airports serve the area; Almeria (approx. 1 hour by car), Murcia Corvera (approx. 1 hour 20 mins) and Alicante (approx. 1 hour 50 mins).

Upon approach, the size of the home & the long frontage are immediately noticeable. The elevated aspect offers the most magnificent rural views. A double wooden front door gives access from the country lane in front of the house. To the side of the property, there is a tiled terrace with wooden gazebo and a climbing bougainvillea providing a burst of colour. Just behind is an elevated terrace, lovingly referred to as the "band stand". From the side terrace, a gateway opens into the rear courtyard and there is also a door into the kitchen and a further door into a storeroom.

The double doors open onto a large reception hall with traditional exposed ceiling beams. To the left, further double doors give access to a lounge with further double doors on the right opening into the formal dining room. Further along, another set of double doors open into the fourth bedroom. French doors from this bedroom lead out to the double arched covered terrace facing the rear courtyard.

Back into the reception hall and straight ahead is the family room or second dining room which houses the traditional open fireplace as well as French doors out to the rear courtyard. Immediately on the right is a family shower room with large walk-in shower and fitted vanity unit. Next to this shower room, stairs lead up to the first floor. Back in the family room, a door on the left opens into the enormous fully fitted kitchen. This modern farmhouse kitchen includes all appliances and a door out to the side terrace.

To the rear of the property, a very private walled courtyard runs the full length of the house and is the ideal spot for hosting parties or enjoying the climate with friends & family. In the centre of the rear wall is a built-in BBQ and two arches at the end lead to a covered terrace with ceiling fan. This outdoor lounge is much used & enjoyed.

Climbing the stairs to the first floor, a small landing features a door on left out to a terrace offering stunning rural views. This terrace with white balustrade can also be accessed from the master bedroom. Back on the landing and opposite you is a huge double bedroom with pitched ceiling & exposed beams, fitted wardrobes and a wooden floor. A little further ahead on the landing is another small hallway. To the left is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room. This shower room can also be accessed Jack & Jill style from the hall, if needed. The master bedroom also features a wooden floor, pitched ceiling & exposed beams as well as French doors out to the terrace. There is also a first floor lounge on the right from this hall. Again, the exposed ceiling beams & wooden floors can be found in this room. At the end, a door opens into the second bedroom, again with en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The bedroom is a very generous size and currently presented with a double and single bed. The wooden floors and ceiling beams continue and there is also a ceiling fan installed.

No expense has been spared with the quality of this reform and its presentation. The property is a credit to the current owners who are now looking to downsize. To summarize, this sizeable country home oozes traditional character and boasts good outdoor space. Viewing is recommended!