Townhouse in El Contador, Chirivel

Set directly on the tree-lined main plaza of El Contador, this reformed five-bedroom townhouse blends original character with tasteful improvements. Spread over two floors with 193 m² of living space on a 322 m² plot, it offers generous accommodation throughout.

The ground floor has a large lounge/diner with a cosy log burner for cooler evenings, a separate sitting room, and a well-sized kitchen/diner with a utility area and newly tiled flooring. A modern bathroom with walk-in shower completes this level. Upstairs are four of the five large double bedrooms, including a spacious master with a large en-suite bathroom with bath.

Outside, a private enclosed courtyard and terrace features an above-ground plunge pool, bar and sink. The restaurant, shop and bar are a short walk away, with a children's playground on the plaza. There is ample street parking, plus space in front of the house. Mains water and electricity are connected, furniture is negotiable, and the energy rating is E.

Primary features:

• 5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• Master bedroom with en-suite
• Lounge/diner with log burner
• Courtyard with plunge pool and bar
• Central plaza location

El Contador is a peaceful hamlet in the municipality of Chirivel, in the high Almanzora and Los Vélez countryside of northern Almería. The area is known for its clear skies, almond groves and mountain scenery, with the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park nearby for walking and cycling. It offers traditional Andalusian village life, with the beaches about an hour's drive away.