Andalucia, Almería, Vera, Spain

Surrounded by 2.5 acres of glorious land with gardens and pool, is this charming 4 bedroom villa with studio, enjoying panoramic views from its location in Vera.

This beautifully designed family residence is arranged over two floors, offering a total usable living space of 205.32m2 and occupying a generous 10,0002 plot.

Constructed approximately 14 years ago, this impressive home has been thoughtfully designed around a charming central courtyard and enjoys elevated views overlooking the airfield.

The ground floor provides spacious and versatile accommodation, featuring an exceptional open-plan living environment with a substantial living room, separate dining room, and a beautifully appointed kitchen that forms the heart of the home.

The property offers three generously sized bedrooms and three bathrooms, creating an ideal layout for both family living and entertaining. Positioned across the courtyard is a separate one-bedroom studio apartment, perfect for guests, extended family, or rental potential.

Externally, the property benefits from numerous terraces, both open and covered, allowing for year-round outdoor living, together with a roof terrace offering additional space to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The impressive 10m x 6m kidney-shaped swimming pool further enhances the outdoor lifestyle this property provides.

Additional features include: Oil-fired central heating, solar hot water system, 14 solar panels supplying electricity, and air conditioning with heating function and ceiling fans.

There are multiple open and covered terraces, a roof terrace, and double garage for two vehicles.

This is a substantial and characterful home combining privacy, comfort, energy efficiency, and excellent outdoor living spaces in a highly attractive setting.

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: 258101