This is a flawless country villa located between the town, the golf resort and the beaches of Vera, in Almeria, Andalusia. The villa was designed and built for complete enjoyment and absolute privacy, surrounded by sculptured gardens and olive trees. This first class home is highly comfortable and beautifully built with lovely views over the countryside and the Cabrera Mountains. It is a place to enjoy peace and tranquillity with all services at hand. This luxury villa stands on 1,2 hectare of flat land and has a total built surface of 499 square meters. This home has well appointed living spaces that include a fabulous 90 square meter veranda, a home theatre room and a brand new gourmet kitchen. There are five spacious bedrooms and three extra large bathrooms. Outdoors is simply glorious with a grand terrace around the pool complete with changing room, shower and bathroom, a magnificent barbecue area with designated terrace, a lovely gazebo, a large breakfast terrace in front of the kitchen and a petanque court. This is an impeccable Mediterranean home to savour every day of the year.
The Villa
An ample parking area appears when the automatic gate opens. A feature entry door leads the way into this luxury country villa. This home breathes timeless elegance and oozes natural light. A spacious hall with beautiful staircase distributes the living and sleeping areas. In front are double doors that open into the drawing room. This room comprises a lounge area around a natural stone fireplace, a piano and ample dining area. Three sets of french doors lead to the veranda and terrace. A side door opens to a passage with access to the powder room and the magnificent kitchen.
The bespoke gourmet kitchen is finished with an exquisite marble countertop, integrated appliances and massive space for food preparation. In the center is an inviting high dining table with incorporated ice cooler. The kitchen connects to a fitted laundry area with extra fridge and access to the breakfast terrace. The kitchen is connected to the home theatre room and to the veranda.
The large south-facing, enclosed veranda covers an L-shaped floor area of 90 sq.m. and overlooks to the pool terrace and garden. The veranda has a large lounge, a dining area and a pool table. The large windows bring the exteriors into the house and the space is naturally warm during the winter months. From the veranda, you can also access two of the guest bedrooms and the home theatre room. This room is designed to play live music and to enjoy your movies in style.
From the hall, a corridor leads to four guest bedrooms and two bathrooms. All bedrooms are spacious and have fitted wardrobes. At the end of the corridor is a large double bedroom with seating area, en suite bathroom with bath and shower. The room has access to a private terrace and to the pool area. Another bedroom has access to the veranda, as does the bedroom that now houses a gym. There is one bedroom that faces north that is currently being used as a home office. The bathrooms are extra large and have both a bathtub and a large shower.
The first floor is completely occupied by the impressive master suite with large fitted wardrobes and a walk-in closet. There is a generous bathroom with bathtub, shower and double vanities. In front of the bedroom is a large private terrace to enjoy the sunsets with pergola and even a sea view. It is possible to install a jacuzzi on the terrace.
Exteriors
Outdoors is simply glorious with a grand terrace to while away the time at the pool in a walled part of the plot. Next to the pool is a changing room, a toilet, a large shower and different chill-out areas. There is a marvellous grill terrace, slightly separate from the pool area and a pétanque court. Two beautiful arched gates open the pool terrace to the rest of the terrain. The gates lead you to landscaped gardens, a gazebo that is beautifully lit in a colour of your choice and an olive grove with around 300 trees, all surrounded by the tranquility offered by the environment.
There is parking at the entrance door as well as near the kitchen. There is a garage for two cars with loading point for an electric car. Outside the pool area are several fitted storage areas that house installations and equipment. The property is completely fenced and the gardens have automatic irrigation.
Water and electricity
The villa has mains water and electricity. There is irrigation water for the grove and the gardens.
Condition and finishing
The villa is built to high-quality standard and was completely updated last year. It is flawless. It is being perfectly maintained and is move in ready.
The house has telephone and internet. There is an automatic entrance gate. There is air conditioning hot/cold, a fireplace with insert and an alarm system. There is a water purification installation, a water softener and emergency drinking water deposit. The floors are handmade terracotta tiles or ceramic tiles. All windows of the villa have custom-made hardwood security shutters. All interiors and exteriors have been recently repainted.
Use and potential uses
This is a generous property that is suitable for a variety of requirements: a large family home, a home with extra rental income from guest facilities, while near to the beach, golf and amenities. It has a good potential as an equestrian property as the terrain is flat and that is quite unusual in the area. There is a licence in place to transform the garage into an apartment, if you would wish to do so.
Whatever the use you want to give the property, it is a luxury villa fully prepared to enjoy life indoors and outdoors, close to the beach, two golf courses and the services and amenities offered by the town of Vera.
The Location
Access to the property’s main entrance is from a public road that connects to a country lane where the villa is located.
The typical Spanish village of Vera is at 2 km from the villa. Here you find the weekly market on Saturdays, a large variety of bars and restaurants, a variety of Spanish and international supermarkets, several pre-schools, four primary schools and three high schools. There is a municipal sports centre with indoor and outdoor courts and an indoor pool. There are banks, private and public doctor’s practices and dental clinics.
The Valle del Este golf resort is 4 km from the property, Desert Springs Golf resort is 5 km from the property as is the access to the a7 motorway. There are two equestrian centres at approx. 1 km from the villa.
The beaches of Vera are at 7 minutes from the property. Vera Playa has extensive beaches with thin and golden sand, surrounded by a line of unique flora, envy of the entire region. A very specific area at the northern stretch of one the longest beaches of Vera, El Playazo, is reserved for naturism. While beach tourism with textile preference can choose from the southern stretch of the Playazo Beach, the Puerto Rey Beach and the beautiful Playa Las Marinas-Bolaga that runs all the way to the port of Garrucha.
The fishing port of Garrucha is at 10 km. Here is a weekly market on Friday, supermarkets, restaurants, bars and schools. Garrucha has a new marina, with plenty of boat space to lease.
Mojacar is 15 km from the property. Mojacar has a coastline of over 20km with the beautiful white village on the hilltop. There are deserted coves and large sandy beaches. There are two 18 hole golf courses in Mojacar.
Vera and its neighbouring villages enjoy a micro climate and have over 310 days of sunshine per year. Temperatures during the day in winter tend to be around 16-22 degrees and in summer 28-32 degrees.
The closest airport is Almeria about 50 minutes away, while the international airport of Murcia (140 km) is at one and a half hour and Alicante airport (200 km) is a two hour drive away. The airport of Malaga is at two and a half hours.
The published price includes brokerage fees and does not include:
The ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) or property transfer tax is 7%.
Notary fees – approximately €1,500
Cadastre – around 650 €
Lawyer fees not included.
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