Duplex in Huercal-Overa, Almeria

The ground floor of this three-storey duplex is reached from a quiet road. A grassed area and a few steps lead up to a large front porch terrace, which works well for outdoor dining and entertaining. Inside, a welcoming hallway opens to a large lounge and dining room with a log-burning fire and patio doors back onto the terrace. Along the hallway there is a bathroom and a downstairs double bedroom, currently used as a second sitting room. Beyond is a large fitted kitchen with a dining area and pantry. A rear door leads out to a private courtyard with a utility cupboard for the washing machine and dryer.

Glass and marble stairs rise to the first floor. Here there are three further double bedrooms, one used as an office, and a spacious family bathroom. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, and the generous master bedroom opens onto its own private terrace. Below, a huge basement is divided into storage and parking for two cars, with a separate WC. It offers real scope for a larger garage or a workshop.

Primary features:

• 4 double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 281 m²
• Large basement garage for two cars plus storage
• Front porch terrace, master bedroom terrace and private courtyard
• Log-burning fire, central heating and air conditioning
• Double glazing, blinds and door security grilles
• Short walk to shops, restaurants and services

Huércal-Overa is a thriving market town in northern Almería with a genuinely Spanish character. It offers supermarkets, cafés, bars, banks, parks and a well-regarded hospital. The town's historic castle overlooks streets that come alive during the famous Semana Santa processions. The sandy beaches of Mojácar, Vera, Garrucha and San Juan de los Terreros are around 30 minutes' drive away.