Cortijo Lennon — Country House for sale in Velez Rubio, Almeria

About this property

Exclusively presented by Almeria Homes is this expansive 5-bedroom, 2 ½ bathroom detached country house with an indoor pool offering an idyllic retreat in the picturesque rural countryside of Vélez Rubio. The property is set in an extensive plot of 14 hectares, largely planted with almond and olive trees, which have the potential to provide a good income.

Situated just a 23-minute drive (19.7 km) from the town of Vélez Rubio, where you'll find all the essential amenities for day-to-day living, this property offers both privacy and convenience. The larger town of Huércal-Overa is a 25-minute drive (20 km) away, providing even more services and amenities. For those seeking the coast, the beautiful coastal resorts are reachable within 45 minutes, making this location perfect for those who want the best of both worlds – countryside living with easy access to the coast.

As you arrive at the property a driveway laid to gravel leads round to the side of the house where you will find a spacious parking area with ample room for multiple vehicles. By the parking area there is a garage offering ample space for storage as well as two smaller storage rooms and a garden shed. Behind the garage there is a large storage space with a workshop / garage housing a tractor and providing space for storage. To the front of the property there is also a raised terrace offering fantastic far reaching views and from here steps lead down to a flat garden area with two mature apple trees and a storage room / workshop.

With a generous build size of approx. 270m², this charming country home is thoughtfully laid out. To the rear, a tiled seating area provides a lovely outdoor space. A door from here opens into a utility and storage room, which then leads into a fully fitted kitchen. The kitchen features a gas oven, fridge-freezer, and a central island, plus access to a bright conservatory. On the left of the kitchen you’ll find a spacious dining room which also offers lounging space with a cosy log burner. Off the kitchen there is also a pantry / storage room.

Moving through the hallway, you’ll find a double bedroom equipped with a ceiling fan and radiator, alongside a bathroom and cloakroom. Further along is an office area leading to a living room with a freestanding log burner and access to the front of the house. The office connects to an impressive air-conditioned room housing an indoor swimming pool, with another door opening out to the front of the property.

A wooden staircase from the hallway leads to the first floor, where the remaining rooms are located. The first bedroom is a large double with access to a private terrace, offering outstanding views, and also features a large attic space. Bedrooms 3 and 4 are good-sized doubles with access to a shared terrace that boasts equally stunning views. Bedroom 5 is a larger than average twin room. A large family bathroom with a walk-in jet shower, vanity unit, and toilet completes the upstairs layout.

This unique property also comes with several practical features, including a 3,000-litre mains water reserve tank, a 30,000-litre water deposit for irrigation (filled by tanker), and two gas water heaters, one serving the kitchen and the other for the bathrooms. Mains water and mains electricity is connected.

The layout of the house offers the possibility of dividing it into two separate living spaces, simply by adding an outdoor staircase, making it ideal for a B&B or multi-generational living. The amount of land included with the property is optional according to your requirements.

This is a truly unique property, and a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all it has to offer.