Cortijo Portobello: Property for sale in Arboleas

This charming 3-bedroom villa, beautifully reformed to a high standard, blends the character of a traditional Spanish farmhouse with modern comforts. Offering 206m² of living space over two floors, it sits on a fully walled and gated 602m² plot, providing privacy and security in a picturesque setting just a short drive from the village of Arboleas.

The property welcomes you through a solid wood front door into an entrance vestibule, opening into a spacious lounge with larger-than-average floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with natural light. The lounge boasts a traditional wooden fireplace with a log-burning stove, tiled windowsills, and charming beamed ceilings. Double arched wooden doors lead to a separate dining room, which features a pellet burner to keep the space warm during the winter months.

From the dining room, a small hallway with handy under-stair storage leads to a ground-floor double bedroom with a newly installed modern en-suite shower room. A tiled staircase off the dining room takes you to the first floor, while a wooden door at the back provides access to the rear of the property. The lounge also connects to a sleek, newly installed kitchen fitted with high-quality matt white cabinetry, black worktops, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, and floor-to-ceiling windows for optimal light.

Upstairs, the hallway leads to a spacious double guest bedroom with beamed ceilings, original stone walls, and built-in wardrobes in traditional styling. There’s also a versatile guest bedroom or office, a modern family shower room, and a large master bedroom with hot and cold air conditioning, double-depth wardrobes, original stone walls, beamed ceiling, and underfloor heating. A huge family bathroom on this floor features a modern freestanding bath and a walk-in shower, combining contemporary design with rustic character. This bathroom also provides access to a roof terrace, offering fantastic countryside views.

Outside, the dining room leads to a large, fly-free alfresco dining and relaxing area, overlooking a bespoke 8x4m swimming pool surrounded by a private terrace with mountain views. The pool area is complemented by four outbuildings, including housing for pool equipment, a large workshop, a utility room that could easily be converted into a poolside WC, a spacious storage casita, and a wood store. A metal gate opens to a double carport with an electric vehicle charging point.

The front of the villa features a low-maintenance garden with established trees and shrubs, a tiled terrace, and a covered pagoda perfect for alfresco dining. With mountain views from the front and a convenient side access to the carport, the outdoor spaces are designed for easy living and entertaining.

Additional features include a newly installed bespoke swimming pool, updated electrics, fly screens on all windows, high-speed internet, ceiling fans throughout, log-burning fireplace, pellet burner, and air conditioning in the master bedroom.

Located just a 7-minute drive from Arboleas village and close to a local Spanish bar within a 5-minute walk, this property combines tranquil country living with easy access to everyday amenities. Arboleas provides a range of services, including a medical centre, chemist, post office, banks, shops, tapas bars, and weekly street markets. The golden beaches of Vera Playa and Mojacar are only a 35-45 minute drive away, with excellent motorway connections to Almeria and Murcia airports (1 hour) and Alicante airport (2 hours).

This is a rare opportunity to move straight into a beautifully restored home that offers traditional character with the ease of modern living – a must-see for anyone seeking a perfect blend of Spanish charm and contemporary comfort.