El Contador, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

A characterful village property measuring an impressive 409m², located in the tranquil Spanish village of El Contador. This spacious home includes a garage, generous outdoor space, a chicken run and a separate two-storey barn ideal for redevelopment. Rich in traditional features & charm, the property is completely habitable and benefits from oil-fired central heating, making it comfortable for year-round living.

The wide façade of the property immediately reflects its generous proportions, with a full-length front terrace bordered by classic white balustrading. Upon entering the property, a wide entrance hall leads to a spacious double bedroom on the right and a cosy sitting room with exposed wooden beams to the left. Straight ahead is the recently upgraded kitchen, which connects to a pantry and a striking, fully tiled new shower room with washing machine. A staircase from the kitchen leads up to a spacious landing, with a storeroom (potentially a seventh bedroom or an additional bathroom) directly ahead. A corridor from the landing leads to 5 further double bedrooms.

Returning to the ground floor, a door from the kitchen opens into a vast garage, large enough to accommodate up to three vehicles. A second staircase here leads to a traditional upper-level room, historically used for curing meats and drying herbs; this space offers potential for conversion into an additional bedroom with en-suite facilities. The roof here has been completely replaced.

From the garage, access is provided to a charming courtyard patio, shaded by a mature fig tree and grapevines. This area also includes a storeroom, chicken run, and access to the barn. The patio offers ample space for the installation of a swimming pool if desired. The barn itself is a substantial structure arranged over 2 floors, each measuring approximately 40m², with a garage door on one side. Although it currently lacks an internal staircase, it presents excellent potential for conversion.

Structurally sound and ready for immediate occupation, the property offers a wealth of possibilities; whether as a large family home or an accommodation-based business. Set in the peaceful village of El Contador, near Chirivel, the home enjoys spectacular views of the surrounding Santa Maria National Park. The village itself is home to essential amenities including 2 bars, a combined bar/restaurant/hotel and a general store, while the larger towns of Chirivel and Vélez-Rubio are just a short drive away.