Country house in Huercal-Overa, Almeria

This detached six-bedroom cortijo sits on a 3,056 m² plot in peaceful countryside with no passing traffic. With 233 m² of living space over two floors and a central dividing doorway, it works as one large family home or as two fully independent homes. That makes it well suited to extended families, visiting guests or rental income.

The first half opens from a front terrace with a wooden pergola. Inside are an open-plan lounge and kitchen with a log burner, plus a central hallway with a feature fireplace that could serve as a second lounge or study. A laundry room sits beneath the stairs. Upstairs there is a twin room, a double with en suite, and a primary suite with a full bathroom and shower room. An Andalusian-style courtyard with a built-in barbecue leads to a large workshop.

The second half can be reached internally or externally. It has two twin bedrooms, a family bathroom and a primary suite with en suite. Its fully equipped kitchen opens into a living area with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and patio doors facing the pool.

Outside are mature landscaped gardens, terraces, a private pool and jacuzzi area, a roof solarium with panoramic views, a carport and off-road parking. The property has mains water and electricity, and the furniture is negotiable. An AFO application is in progress and may take up to a year to complete. Energy rating: E.

Primary features:

• 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Can be used as two independent homes
• Private pool and jacuzzi
• Roof solarium with panoramic views
• Large workshop and carport
• Air conditioning

Huércal-Overa is a lively market town in northern Almería, with a good range of shops, restaurants, schools and services. It has a strong Easter tradition and a historic Moorish tower overlooking the town. The surrounding countryside is popular with British buyers seeking sunshine and space. The Mediterranean beaches are around 45 minutes' drive away, and local shops are about 10 minutes away.