Villa Hedgehog: Property for sale in Arboleas

Nestled in the sought-after La Perla area of Arboleas, this charming villa offers the ideal blend of privacy, convenience, and community. Set on a fully walled 867m² plot, this property is located on a picturesque street within an easy 20-minute walk to all village amenities. The low-maintenance, established gardens feature olive and fruit trees and frame a spacious gravel driveway with ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, including a motorhome.

The private rear garden is a standout feature, with a recently refurbished bespoke 10x4m swimming pool surrounded by a terrace perfect for sunbathing. Various seating areas provide ideal spots for different times of day, whether relaxing with a morning coffee or enjoying an alfresco dinner. The outdoor bar and dining area, complete with a retractable awning, is perfect for entertaining or simply unwinding. A winter sunroom offers views over the pool and towards the mountains, ensuring enjoyment of the scenic surroundings year-round. The garden’s elevated position and lack of neighbouring properties at the back guarantee open views and complete privacy. For practical storage, there’s a block-built casita in one corner of the garden and an additional built-in storage room adjacent to the utility room.

Entering through a sunroom at the front of the house, you’ll find a spacious 132m² interior that’s thoughtfully laid out. The entrance hall leads to a large kitchen on the left, offering ample workspace and a range of units, as well as a separate utility room with direct access to the side garden. To the right, double doors open into a bright and airy lounge with a feature brick gas fireplace. This flows into a separate dining room, complete with a pellet-burning stove and an office nook at the far end, where double doors open out to the shaded terrace and bar area – perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living.

The hallway also leads to a family bathroom, two double guest bedrooms with fitted wardrobes (one with double doors opening to the side garden), and a generous master bedroom at the end of the hall. The master suite includes fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with a double sink.

Comfort is ensured year-round with hot and cold air conditioning in the lounge. Additionally, a solar power system with 12 panels offsets monthly electricity costs, with excess energy fed back into the grid for use during winter.

This villa can be sold fully furnished with high-quality furniture, offering a turnkey opportunity for the new owner.

Arboleas is popular among expats for its proximity to the unspoiled Mediterranean beaches of Vera Playa, Mojácar, and Garrucha, which are a mere 20-30 minute drive away via excellent motorway links. The location is also well-connected, with Almería and Murcia airports just an hour’s drive, and Alicante reachable in under two hours. The area boasts several award-winning golf courses, including Valle del Este, Desert Springs, and Aguilón, with golf societies for enthusiasts. In Arboleas village, you’ll find everything from gyms and padel tennis courts to social groups for walking, cycling, dancing, and more. Essential services such as a medical centre, chemist, post office, vets, and banks are close at hand, along with a variety of shops, tapas bars, and restaurants. The village also hosts a bustling weekly street market on Saturdays. The larger town of Albox is less than a 10-minute drive away, offering further amenities.

This villa represents a perfect home for those seeking the relaxed Spanish lifestyle with a welcoming expat community and plenty of local attractions. Discover for yourself why so many British and European residents have chosen to make Arboleas their home.