The property is situated only a 5 minute drive or 13 minutes cycling (3.1kms) from the large market town of Albox where you will find all of the necessary amenities for a day to day living including several large supermarkets, 24 hour medical centre, shops, banks, pavement tapas bars and cafes, restaurants and a weekly street market on Tuesdays. The coastal resorts of Vera Playa & Mojácar Playa are just a 35-45 minute drive. The airports of Almeria and Murcia are an hour and 15 minutes drive and Alicante 2 hours. Access is via a tarmac road and double wrought iron gates open into a large gravel driveway with plenty of space to park numerous vehicles and a motor home. There is also a CAR PORT for shaded parking. On the left of the driveway there is a mature olive grove which produces your own extra virgin olive oil every year. To the front of the house there is a tiled terrace offering ample space for seating and relaxing whilst enjoying the FAR REACHING VIEWS over the surrounding mountain ranges. From the driveway a path leads round to a paved terrace with a retractable awning to provide a lovely space for shaded seating and al fresco dining. From here a staircase leads up to a large roof terrace offering fantastic views. From the terrace steps lead up to a landscaped garden planted with mature trees, native plants and flowering shrubs. To the left is a casita with a COVERED TERRACE seating area to the front with Moorish arches overlooking the gardens. From here a door opens into a storage room and workshop and there is also a log store on the side of the CASITA. In the garden a path leads round to a lovely circular seating area with a central garden. There is then a 10 x 4 SWIMMING POOL surrounded by terrace with plenty of space for sun beds, an outside shower and fabulous views. There is also a covered seating area off the pool terrace. The house itself has a spacious 240m of living over two floors. Doors open into an entrance lobby and lead to a large open plan dining and breakfast room with a feature fireplace housing a log burning fire. To the left and open plan is a large fully fitted MODERN KITCHEN with a free standing island and Belfast sink. Directly off here is a large utility room with fridge freezer and storage. Two steps lead to a lovely bathroom with a walk in shower and retaining original character features. Back in the kitchen is access to a separate dining room and from there into a lounge with a log burning fireplace and double doors leading out to the front terrace. Off here is access to a bedroom which is currently being used as an office and has a full wall of fitted wardrobes. There is also a further double guest bedroom on this level- Back in the lounge a staircase leads up to the first floor. Towards the top of the staircase and to the left which is currently used for storage. Up a couple more steps takes you to the landing area off of which is a very spacious and bright master bedroom with doors leading out to the roof terrace. There is hot & cold air conditioning and a large Jack & Jill en-suite bathroom with a full size bath and separate shower which leads through to the last of the 5 bedrooms but which also has access via the landing area. There are fly screens on all the windows and Rejas plus hot and cold air conditioning throughout and remote control fans. There are high quality wooden fittings and fixtures throughout and the property is full of traditional charm and character features such as exposed beams. All of the appliances in the property have recently been updated and the swimming pool has just been refurbished. The property has mains electricity and the water is via a large 12,000Lt water deposit which is filled via tanker. Wifi internet is connected as well as telephone. Dream Homes Almeria is a local estate agent based in the heart of Arboleas village, one hour north of Almeria city. With 20 years experience of living and selling property in the area our friendly and professional team have a wealth of knowledge and are on hand every step of the way. From your initial enquiry we will help you to plan your visit to view this vast and beautiful area. We will listen to your requirements and needs and ensure that you see the best locations and properties to suit YOU. Our job is to hold your hand and guide you through the whole process from start to finish and doesn't just end at collecting your keys. Because we live in the area we have a wealth of contacts on hand and we are there to help you settle into your new life and home. With hundreds of satisfied clients over the years, many of whom have become great friends you can be assured of a personal, friendly and professional service. Buying a property abroad doesn't have to be daunting with the right people by your side. Having moved from the UK to Spain ourselves we know what an exciting but daunting experience that move can be. We don´t just sell houses we help and guide you through the process from start to finish. Even when you have your Dream Home we will still be there to help with all the day to day things until you find your feet and your way around the area. We have helped hundreds of clients over the years and with such a friendly but professional service so many have become lifelong friends. You can read some of our testimonials on our website but below is just one example of what our clients have to say about us. Terrance Borton 2023 From our first visit to the area in Oct 22, when we first met up with Andrea, Vicki, and Sian at Dream homes. Through to a few weeks ago when we returned for good. Their combined services & courtesy to us, let alone finding our forever home has been exceptional. Thank you to each of you.