Country house in Taberno, Almeria

This characterful semi-detached cortijo near Taberno offers six bedrooms and five bathrooms across 250 m² on two storeys. It works well as a B&B or guest house, or as a large family home. Although attached to a neighbouring house, its layout keeps it very private. The village is a few minutes' drive away, Huércal-Overa about 20 minutes, and the coast around 40 minutes.

A tree-shaded courtyard leads through the garage to the enclosed 11m x 6m pool and Jacuzzi. Downstairs are an open-plan kitchen, dining and living room with log fire, a cosy lounge, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom. External stairs reach four upstairs bedrooms, each with en suite, log burner and independent access, plus a large kitchen/dining room that could become a self-contained apartment.

Primary features:

• Six bedrooms, five bathrooms
• 11m x 6m pool, Jacuzzi and courtyard
• Four independent en suite rooms with log burners
• 725 m² house plot plus approx. 800 m² plot with olive trees
• 50,000 L tank, agricultural water and mains electricity
• Large garage, utility room, air conditioning, security grills

Taberno is a traditional white village in the hills of northern Almería, offering a relaxed rural pace with a shop, bars, a doctor and a Friday market. The busy market town of Huércal-Overa has wider services, while Mojácar, Garrucha and San Juan de los Terreros offer beaches and Mediterranean dining.