Country house in Huercal-Overa, Almeria

This two-storey country house of 496 m² sits on approximately 19,849 m² of land. It has been renovated to a high standard while keeping its original character, with rustic floor tiles, wooden beamed ceilings and doors, and thick stone walls. It has nine bedrooms (currently arranged as seven) and four bathrooms, and the flexible layout suits a B&B, self-catering business or retreat.

The ground floor holds two interconnecting apartments. The first has a kitchen/dining room with log burner, a large lounge, three bedrooms, a study area and two shower rooms. The second has a fitted kitchen, a huge bedroom and a shower room. External stairs lead to a large sun terrace and the upper floor, which has a living room, a quality kitchen with log burner, a dining room, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A further three-room section could be finished as extra bedrooms or another apartment.

Outside there is a 75 m² garage/workshop with water, electricity and drainage, plus a tiled double garage, storage sheds and small caves. The hillside land holds vines and almond, olive and fig trees. Mains electricity, water and internet are connected, and there is a water deposit. The energy rating is E.

Primary features:

• 9 bedrooms (currently 7), 4 bathrooms
• Approx. 19,849 m² plot with vines and fruit trees
• Two self-contained ground-floor apartments
• Large sun terrace and log burners
• 75 m² workshop plus double garage

Huércal-Overa is a thriving market town in north-east Almería, about a 20-minute drive from the house. It has a hospital, supermarkets, shops, bars, restaurants and sports facilities, and the beaches of Vera, Garrucha and Mojácar are around 45 minutes away.