Villa in Los Palacios, Zurgena

This three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa sits on a fenced, low-maintenance plot of 493 m² in the Los Palacios area of Zurgena. It is on a quiet cul-de-sac of 15 properties, so the only passing traffic is the neighbours'. With 165 m² built, the home has been recently decorated. The front covered veranda has ceiling fans and mosquito netting and makes a second living and dining room. It leads into a spacious lounge with a pellet-burning stove. One wing holds the main bedroom, which has a curved bay-style wall overlooking the garden, plus the family bathroom and a guest double. The other wing has a second guest double, a shower room with walk-in shower and a well-equipped kitchen. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, ceiling fans and hot and cold air conditioning.

Double doors open to a rear fly-free conservatory with direct access to the 8m x 4m pool. The pool is surrounded by tiled and gravelled gardens with Mediterranean planting and an orange tree. The 45 m² double garage also serves as a utility room. There are double-glazed windows, an alarm system, internet and satellite TV. Some furniture may be available. The energy rating is E.

Primary features:

• 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 165 m² built
• Private 8m x 4m swimming pool
• Two covered, fly-free outdoor living areas
• 45 m² double garage with utility area
• Hot and cold air conditioning and pellet stove

Zurgena is a welcoming village in Almería's Almanzora Valley, popular with British buyers for its relaxed pace and sunny climate. Village shops, cafés and a doctor are about five minutes' drive away. The A7 is close by and Huércal-Overa is about ten minutes away, with its hospital and twice-weekly market. The beaches of Mojácar, Vera and Garrucha are around 20 to 25 minutes' drive, and Almería and Murcia airports are about an hour away.