Finca/Country House for sale in Vélez-Blanco, Almería

For Sale a 400 year old fully sympathetically restored Andalucian Cortijo nestled on the edge of the Sierra Maria National park in the unique and beautiful valley of Velez Blanco in the Province of Almeria in Andalucia, Southern Spain.
The property is comprised of 2 separate dwellings, one being the main residence for a family, with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and the other dwelling being of 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, which is ideally suited for potential income and the property is registered as A Rural Tourist property with current associated Licence.
The property has the potential for many creative income ventures, such as a Bodega/Distillery - there is a clause in the existing Escritura listing a now derelict building as a former Distillery - Alpaca Trekking, Off Road 4x4 tours/adventures, Lavender/Herb farming, Goat/domestic animal farming, Rural Bed and Breakfast, rural camping/glamping to name but a few.
The Cortijo is situated on land of approximately 10 hectares. It has a swimming pool with lounge area, a 4 car garage, 4 car car port, an animal enclosure and shelter with feed store house and an agricultural storage yard with cover for tractors etc.
The house is surrounded by a beautifully semi rural landscaped garden and has spectacular and breathtaking views of the Blanco Valley, Whitewashed traditional Velez Blanco Town and the magnificent Moorish Castle of Velez Blanco.
The current owners have set up the property for holiday rentals in the 3 bed adjoining cortijo and also organised retreat weeks for itineraries such as Meditation, Yoga, paining, bird watching and walking.
The House has electricity, town water and internet connection.
Agricultural water is currently available and supplied by the local consortium

FEATURES

Property
•1052 m2 built
•767 m2 living area
•100000 m2 plot sq.meters
•2 Separate Cortijo
•7 Bedrooms in total
•6 Bathrooms in total
•Huge valuted ceiling cellar/former bodega
•Good condition throughout
•2 terraces
•125 m2 of terrace
•Orientation south
•More than 30 years
•Floor stoneware
•Foam insulated roofing throughout
•Double glazed wooden windows where appropriate

External
•1 x 4 car Garage
•1 x 4 car Car Port
•Enclosed agricultural storage yard
•Animal Shelter Feed Store and fenced enclosure
•Gardens
•Courtyard with water fountain
•Private pool
•Heating central
•Fuel gasoil
•Electricity connected
•Town water connected
•Water energy solar panel
•Agricultural water supply
•Internet connected

LOCAL INFORMATION

Town: Velez Blanco
Province Almeria
No. of inhabitants: 1984
Area: 440,9 km2
Velez-Blanco is located in the province of Almeria and more specifically in the region of Los Velez. With a little less than 2,000 inhabitants, the local heritage includes the Cave Art of the Iberian Peninsula , El Castillo de los Fajardo, several palace-houses and various buildings of traditional architecture with examples of Mudejar, Renaissance, Baroque and historicist architecture.

Demographics
Inhabitants: 1.984
Number of households: 1,934-
Average age of people: 47 years old
% foreigners: 17%.

Services
- Number of pharmacies: 1
- Number of primary schools: 4
- Number of secondary schools: 1

Location
Distance to the Provincial Capital of Almeria 89.7km
Distance to Airports:
Alicante Approx 175km 1hr 45 mins
Granada Approx 175km 2hr
Murcia International Approx 120km 1hr 15mins
Almeria Approx 175km 2hr