VIP8031: Villa for Sale

Villa for Sale in Vera, Almería - 635,000 Euros

BIG price adjustment: Reduced to offers in excess of 635.000 Euros.

VIP are delighted to offer this impressive Hacienda style residence known as "Casa de Brisas Frescas". This is a stunning home is turnkey ready consisting of five bedrooms / four bathrooms (two ensuite) and a self-sufficient living annexe. An ideal opportunity to acquire a wonderfully presented villa with land situated in a campo location, yet less than 12 minutes' drive from local blue flag beaches and just 1.5km from the popular renaissance town of Vera.

Set in a quiet location and with great facilities on your doorstep, this stylish villa really does offer the best of both worlds. Privacy, seclusion and great views but with easy access to Vera and its facilities as well as the E15 motorway giving access to the rest of the Almeria coastline.

The property is distributed over three levels with a basement garage, ground floor and first floor measuring a total of 449m2 living space with over 600m2 of useable areas when you include the pool terrace.

Creating an opportunity to be a large multi-generational home or to be run as a B&B. The main house offers three to four double bedrooms, two with ensuite bathrooms and one family bathroom, a spacious guest wing that is a self-contained one bedroom unit.

The villa is accessed directly from a tarmac road and the electric gated entrance leads into a extensive driveway flanked by landscaped gardens and palms.

The driveway leads to a large parking area, a carport area offering shade and the garage with further access around the whole villa to the swimming pool area at the back of the property. This makes for easy upkeep when required and the low maintenance gardens ensure that you are not tied to the 10.000m2 garden and land plot which is fully fenced.

Accommodation and layout of this fine residence …….

Ground floor including porch is 285m2.

The entrance to the villa leads into a welcoming reception hallway. First into the living spaces. An intimate formal dining room connects the lounge and the kitchen.  

The living room has dual aspect windows and a striking feature pellet fireplace. The triple aspect windows overlook the gardens and the surrounding countryside, doors lead out to the large terraces which is perfect for entertaining with many extra features, it is the perfect space to enjoy both night and day.

A kitchen is often described as the “heart of the home” and this one is no different – a fully fitted Santos model that is of a high specification with a range of wall and base level units, including LED kicks, then topped off with free flowing work surfaces. A central island unit adds to preparation space and can double up as a breakfast table. Built in high grade appliances include an Neff induction hob, Siemens oven, plate warmer and Whirlpool integrated fridge/freezer to name a few examples. A fitted bar area with combined display lighting and a Cata wine cooler.

A utility room is separate from the kitchen and is home to the washing machine and further storage. A side door provides access to the covered dining terrace with glass curtains for all weather usage.

Connecting to the pool terrace is a guest wing that is a spacious, self-contained unit consisting of a large double bedroom (Jungle theme), full sized bathroom and an open plan living area with fitted kitchen.

Completing this floor area in the main house, is a guest double bedroom (Basil) with jack and jill shower room. Next to the upper floor staircase is a large room, currently used as a separate music room, this space can easily accommodate being converted into a further bedroom with an en-suite bathroom as par the layout of the upper floor bedrooms.

First floor of 110m2.

Stairs lead up to the first floor where you will find a two themed double bedroom suites accessed via a bight gallery hallway.

The large principal suite with underfloor heating has the feature tower of 3 meters in height (ideal for keeping out the summer heat), an en-suite bathroom with high spec shower rain column and a separate fitted dressing room.

This master bedroom has a large private terrace with fantastic views to the coast, natural park, surrounding campo, the private gardens and pool.

The beach suite decorated in marine colours, is an ideal family room comprising of a double bed, day bed for children. It offers distant sea views and an ensuite shower room.

Stairs from the reception hallways lead down to a 54m2 private garage.

This room provides ample storage and a great workspace. It houses the gasoil central heating boiler. Exterior entry is via the electric up-and-over door. Additional parking is available either side of the house, one double covered bay and via additional double gates provide secure access another parking area next to the self-contained unit.

Outside space is always important in Spain and this property comes with areas to enjoy the sunshine or shade – perfect for sunbathing or an alfresco lunch.

At the south west area of the villa is the spectacular 37m2 heated swimming pool and more terraces soaking in the stunning views across the countryside to the mountains in the distance.

A built in outdoor kitchen has connections for power, water and drainage, provides a sink, fixed barbeque and plancha. The Moorish styled raised seating area entertainment area overlooks the saltwater pool with a solar heating system and electric cover. A separate jacuzzi spa accommodates up to six people. The changing room with WC, outdoor shower and pool maintenance room completes this area.

The overheads for this house are very cost effective and strategically planned to be low so that the house is used to its full potential.

Water:

The property has a large reservoir fenced behind the front entrance wall, so as a private Bolsa, it grants water rights that provides low cost irrigation to the land for all the fruit trees and plantation. This is fed using agricultural water which irrigates the extensive planting using an automatic system into six specific zones.

At the north west section of the fenced plot are over 80 olive trees which typically produce around 400 kilos of olives per year. In different sections, over a dozen citrus trees such as orange, lime and grapefruit;

The gardens are carefully planned with raised flower beds, many mature trees, a mango tree, a pomegranate tree, four fig trees, almond trees and a grape vine and shrubs in plenty of low maintenance areas.

Electric and power:

The property benefits from a large solar installation of 42 solar panels for supplemental electricity. This provides hot water, heats the swimming pool and provides electricity to the house which, with the recently introduced feed-in tariff back into the grid. It has main water and electric connection too however now is  producing very low overheads in billing. The house power is a generous 9.2 kwh potency.

Home security:

The property is protected by an 8-camera CCTV system, security floodlights and a monitored alarm. All accessible windows are protected by ornamental rejas.

In summary, this house is a breath of fresh air for quality that lives up to its name. It is different to what is currently for sale in the area and very inimitable. A home that has hosted many notable events and parties from wedding functions to themed functions for friends and family, that has been even been televised in Ireland and the U.K. This house stands out as something special with charisma, attraction and ready for new owners to enjoy.

Summary of some key points:

• Just under 10,000M2 of fenced land - approximately one hectare with agricultural water for irrigation.
• Bedrooms: 5 & Bathrooms: 4
• Plot Size (M2): 9,639 m²
• Year Built: 1998 – upgraded 2016 +
• Parking: Plenty of parking, double carport and garage
• Land Area /outside Space: Fully fenced and gated with mature planting
• Style Of Property: Hacienda style villa
• Annual IBI (Rates) Bill: €1400
• Air Conditioning: In all bedrooms and living rooms - heating and cooling
• Heating: Pellet Fire, Air/Con, gasoil fired central heating & under floor heating
• Basement: Garage and storage space
• Number Of Levels: Three levels including basement storage
• Swimming Pool: Salt water heated pool
• Solar: water heating system
• Windows: Dual aspect windows / All accessible windows are protected by ornamental rejas
• Water Supply: Mains water plus separate garden water supply
• Electrical Supply: Mains supply – enhanced 9.2 kWh with 42 solar panels for supplemental electricity
• Internet Connection: Yes and intelligent voice control systems throughout the house.