Finca/Country House for sale in Almendricos, Lorca, Murcia

Cortijo Carmen (in need of restoration/updating)

Enormous detached cortijo retaining many of the original features of a typical Andalucian Cortijo such as attractive beamed ceilings and terracotta tiled floors. 8 bedrooms 4 bathrooms in total plus several other rooms such us large kitchen, 2 large lounges, 2 dining rooms, vaulted wine cellar, 2 roof terraces, etc. The property comprises of the main two storey living accommodation and a self-contained annex. Each one has its own access although this does not compromise the house easily reverting back into a huge family home. Both houses are linked.
To the rear of the cortijo there are also 4 large detached outbuildings for storage, plus an animal outbuilding and a large carport for several cars and farming machinery.

Set on a plot of 48000 sq.m. of agricultural land with a small pine forest within the property, with truly stunning views to the surrounding scenery with hundreds of hectares of citrus, and situated in picturesque setting within 3 minutes drive from the traditional town of Almendricos where many amenities are available. The town of Puerto Lumbreras is less than 15 minutes drive, and the historical city of Lorca with the Almenara shopping centre is less than 25 minutes drive.
The property is approximately 25 minutes drive from the coastal resorts of Aguilas and San Juan de Los Terreros. The Mundo Aguilon Golf Resort is just a 20 minute drive from the property. This rural retreat is an ideal family house for those seeking peace and tranquility, holiday letting, horse riding, etc. Access is excellent being nearly all by tarmac road with the last 1 km by a track in good condition.

Electricity is on the boundary of the property but not connected.
Agricultural water is available nearby for connection.
Mains water is approximately 500 mts away from the property.
Wireless internet and telephone are available for connection from local suppliers. Also available from satellite internet suppliers.

A pool is permitted here with the necessary license.
The outbuildings are not registered in the deeds but can be registered with a retrospective certificate issued by an architect.

It is located in a very quiet area enjoying full privacy, with no neighbours in the immediate surroundings or overlooking the property.

The railway line for the high speed train (AVE) is currently under construction and it is appproximately 200 metres away from the property to the front of it.

It must be seen to appreciate the magnificence of this property.