Villa in Velez-Blanco, Almeria

Set into a hillside around 7 km from the historic town of Vélez-Blanco, this detached four-bedroom villa enjoys panoramic views across the surrounding mountains and valleys. It is private without feeling isolated, and is reached by tarmac road, a short maintained track and its own concrete driveway. Built around 22 years ago, it combines modern comforts with country-house character, including high wooden-beamed ceilings throughout.

The 176 m² interior includes an entrance hall, a 33.8 m² lounge/diner with log burner, a fully fitted kitchen with gas hob and butler sink, and a second dining room that could serve as a study. There are four double bedrooms, two en suite, each with double wooden doors opening to the gardens. There are four bathrooms in total, plus a utility room and three attic storage rooms. A 22.6 m² covered porch is ideal for morning coffee at sunrise.

Primary features:

• 30,000 m² plot with almond trees and terraced land
• Flat gardens around the villa, with room for a pool
• Oil-fired central heating and log burner
• Mains water and electricity
• Ample private parking
• Shops around 5 minutes' drive

Vélez-Blanco is a whitewashed village in northern Almería, crowned by its striking Renaissance castle and set within the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park. It offers superb walking, clear mountain air and a relaxed, traditional Andalusian way of life. The beaches are around an hour's drive away.