Antas, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

Stunning historic former water mill with 12m pool, garage/workshop, fruit & olive orchard and panoramic views in Antas.

Nestled in the tranquil hamlet of Los Colorados, this exceptional property combines traditional Spanish charm with modern comfort. Less than 10 minutes from the historic town of Vera, just 6 minutes from the beautifully kept town of Antas and approx. 20 minutes from the golden beaches of Vera Playa & Mojacar, the location offers the perfect balance of peaceful rural living combined with easy access to amenities, markets and coastal resorts.

Originally a working water mill, the property sits on over 7000m² of land and boasts beautifully preserved living space as well as a 53m² garage/workshop and a 55m² roof terrace. The setting is truly idyllic, accessed via a short track from the main road and passing through fruit orchards bordered with colourful bougainvillea before arriving at the main driveway. This driveway then leads to generous parking areas and the spacious garage/workshop.

The main gardens are fully fenced and landscaped for low maintenance, with gravel pathways, mature bougainvillea and a variety of exotic fruit trees, including ancient olive trees, mandarin, blood orange, almond, grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, plum, fig, pomegranate, persimmon, mango and prickly pear. Ornamental trees such as flamboyant and jacaranda add seasonal colour. An irrigation system is fed by valuable water rights, providing 30 minutes (approximately 70 m³) per month, stored in a 200 m³ balsa, with both gravity-fed and pressurised systems.

At the heart of the gardens is a 12 x 3m salt-chlorinated infinity pool with a water feature, wide entry steps and luminescent tiles. Surrounded by 200m² of tiled terraces, the pool area includes shaded sails for al fresco dining & relaxing, creating a superb chill-out space.

Large rustic doors open into the impressive kitchen & dining room, featuring the original stone mill flooring, double-height wooden ceilings, exposed beams and handcrafted fitted units. This character-filled space flows naturally to other areas of the home. On the ground level there is a guest bedroom, currently used as a study or music room, a W/C and a spectacular domed cellar/bodega, perfect for wine storage, a gym or even a cinema room.

The intermediate level offers a second guest bedroom currently used as a reading room with solar-powered winter heating, a cosy snug with wood-burning fire and access to the roof terrace. Positioned above the garage, the terrace offers breathtaking panoramic views of Mojacar Pueblo, the Sierra Cabrera mountains and even the distant sea on clear days.

On the upper level there is a light-filled living room with wooden floors and large windows, a master suite with bespoke wardrobes & a spacious en-suite with walk-in shower and corner bath, and an additional storage loft space.

Additional features include traditional Andalusian wall tiles for exterior weather protection, natural plaster interior finishes for moisture control, a recently maintained tiled roof, aluminium mosquito screens on all windows, a pellet-burning stove with the option to heat the upper living area, air conditioning in select rooms, a secure fenced 1,350m² dog-safe zone within the grounds and a disused electricity tower currently used for storage, offering potential for future development.

This remarkable home blends history, craftsmanship and modern comfort, offering privacy, natural beauty and spacious living both indoors and outdoors. Antas is 6 minutes away (3.2 km), Vera is 10 minutes, Vera Playa is 16 minutes (14.5 km) and Mojacar is approximately 20 minutes away.