Andalucia, Almería, Vera, Spain

Unique opportunity to acquire a charming 3 bedroom villa with separate one bedroom apartment, garden and pool, set in 6 hectares of land with

a successful rural airfield, and a caravan park with 32 spaces for rent.

Established over 25 years, the entire land area is fully fenced with mains water

THE VILLA

The architecturally designed property is approximately 14 years old and has been built around a courtyard and it looks proudly over the airfield from its elevated setting. It has a huge living room and separate dining room. The kitchen is a great focal point and there are three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Across the courtyard is a separate one-bed studio apartment.

Features include - Oil central heating - Solar system for hot water - 14 solar panels for electricity - AC/H and ceiling fans - 10 x 6 kidney-shaped swimming pool - Numerous terraces, open and covered - Roof terrace and Garage for two cars.

THE AIRFIELD

Vera Aerodrome, also known as Aeroclub Vera, is a small airfield, specifically described as 500m x 15m and paved. The tarmac runway is 433 metres and the airfield can offer many difference activities in addition to aviation.

There is a hangar measuring approximately 40 x 12 metres and this is currently used for aircraft parking. Here you will also find a bar and office and above you have another one-bed apartment.

THE CARAVAN PARK

Adjacent to the airfield is the Caravan Park which has 32 spaces for rent. The land is such that this number could be increased. Most bays have individual water and electricity connections. - Provision for waste water - Separate access for caravans - All sites provide privacy - Laundry room - Drinking water - Toilets and shower facilities - Baby changing area - Children's play area.

NOTE THAT THE CARAVAN LICENSE WILL HAVE TO BE RENEWED AS THE CURRENT OWNER IS NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE IN THIS AREA.

Vera is a small town approximately 10 km from the coast although the municipality extends to the sea shore where, a tourist settlement, known as Vera Playa, has been developed. Originally called Baria and located at Villaricos (Rich Village, due to the silver mining industry) Vera relocated in the 13th century.

The Christian conquest in 1488, an earthquake in 1518 and the Moorish rebellion in 1568 have all contributed to the character of the town. Legend has it the old town was buried after the earthquake and that an arrow was fired. The existing town grew from where it landed. Vera has a particularly attractive tree-lined town square, Plaza Mayor, with a central fountain, boutiques and street cafes.

There are several buildings of historical interest: the Town Hall, 16th and 17th century, The Convent de los Padres Minimos, 17th century, the Church of the Encarnacion, 16th century, built as a fortress to protect the village against pirates, Church of San Agustin, 16th century and the Chapel of Nuestra Senora de las Huertas, 19th century.

The Plaza de Toros, Bullring, built in 1879, is the setting for many fiestas, bull fighting and other cultural displays. There are many wonderful pieces of architecture and folklore to be explored, much of which is lovingly explained in the Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum. Vera Playa now forms the main economic activity of Vera and is itself divided into various small areas which locals refer to when identifying a particular location.

Las Buganvilleas, Pueblo Laguna and Puerto Rey are the best known and most popular areas. Since 1990, Vera Playa has developed into an important centre for naturism There are several apartment complexes, including Natsun, La Manera, Bahia de Vera and Vera Natura, where naturism is officially permitted, and about two kilometres of beach have been reserved for their use.

The only naturist hotel in Spain, the Vera Playa Club Hotel, is also located in Vera Playa. Saturday is market day in Vera town centre where there is a huge assortment of goods being offered for sale and is arguably one of the best street markets in the area. The local bars and restaurants offer a welcome respite with an array of tapas and pastries, as well as very varied meal options, to suit all palates.

REFERENCE: 254487