Bungalow in Arboleas, Almería inland, Spain

A very unusual property, a mixture of character and modern yet on a larger than average corner elevated plot of 1457m which is fully walled with fabulous far reaching views. The property has the added advantage of a detached 24m garage with sun terrace above. The plot is laid to artificial grass for ease of maintenance with established trees shrubs and plants. There is a short driveway leading to the detached garage and then a door leads into a private Andalucian courtyard with a retractable awning for shaded seating. There is a side door to the garage and also off this area is access to the 4m separate utility and store room. There is an 8 x 4 swimming pool and various seating areas around the gardens to allow for sun or shade at different times of day and to make the most of the wonderful views. At the bottom of the plot is a gravel section which has its own entrance via double gates. This would be an ideal space to build a guest annexe if required.In Arboleas you are allowed to build up to 30% of your plot size so even with the existing constructions there would be more than enough scope to obtain a license to do so. The villa has 133m of living space and has been very cleverly designed by the current owner to combine traditional character features such as wooden windows and shutters, traditional fireplace yet is open plan, light and airy. A door opens from the courtyard into a spacious kitchen diner with the traditional wood burning fireplace and modern white kitchen with black granite worktops. A wide archway leads through to a huge double lounge, part is a new extention which has all the appropriate licenses and from here a wall of glass doors open out to the garden and from which you can sit and enjoy the views. There is a pellet burner in the centre of the lounges for winter heating. Off here is a small hallway leading to the spacious master bedroom which has several windows making it lovely and light and airy, it has fitted wardrobes and is large enough to accommodate a dressing or seating area. There is also a newly fitted modern en suite shower room. For privacy the guest bedrooms are located to the other side of the villa via a small hallway that leads off the kitchen and with a family bathroom between. The property is located in the popular hamlet of Los Carrascos just a couple of minutes drive from the village of Arboleas, approximately 25 minutes walk. This area has always been popular because of its close proximity to the village, many villas have fabulous views and there is also a popular bar and restaurant within easy walking distance. The village has all the amenities you will require for day to day living including an excellent supermarket, medical centre, chemist, vets, banks, a gym, small shops, pavement cafe bars and restaurants and a weekly street market on Saturdays. The beautiful golden beaches of the Mediterranean such as Vera Playa, Mojacar, Garrucha can be reached by car within 25 to 35 minutes. There are also 3 airports within easy commute via excellent motorway connections, Murcia, Almeria and Alicante. This is an unusual property, rare to the market and well worth adding to your viewing list.