Chalet Finca Los Olivos, Turre

'This beautiful family home is situated in a quiet and privileged location on the A6111 rural road, just 2.5 kilometers from the centre of Turre and only a few minutes drive from the lovely beaches of Mojacar, Garrucha and Vera.

Turre provides excellent facilities that include the Town Hall, a medical centre, school, Police station, banks, supermarkets, bars and restaurants and a weekly market in the central square, which is the focus of many of the fiestas celebrated throughout the year.

Exit 520 of the Autovia is only 4 kilometers from the property so allows easy access to airports, cities and places of cultural and historical interest. Within 30 minutes it is possible to be within the beautiful Cabo de Gata National Park and within two hours you could be in the Sierra Nevada with its famous ski resort.

The plot is approximately 15,000m2 of easy to manage level land featuring mature formal gardens with well stocked raised flower beds and an agricultural area with some 350 olive trees and a variety of citrus and almond trees. An irrigation system is installed and housed in a small casita.

The property offers the opportunity for a very comfortable lifestyle in peaceful surroundings and its flexible accommodation could provide a business opportunity especially as a boutique hotel or 'hostal rural'.

There are two entrances to the property, each access by electronic gates. One provides access to the main house whilst the second gives direct access to the agricultural areas, garden and shaded parking for 4 vehicles.

Designed by a local architect, the layout of the house and terraces maximise the use of sun and shade. The construction is approximately 600 m2 and is of a very high standard.

There are five generous double bedrooms in the main house, four of which are on the ground floor. All have built - in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms. Three also have dressing rooms. The ground floor living area is open plan and comprises a sitting room with fireplace, a fully fitted kitchen, preparation area and an adjacent laundry room and utility room with storage. From the sitting room there is a pretty courtyard with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Also on the ground floor is a visitor's cloakroom and a large study/ office which has a feature fireplace and sufficient workspace/storage for two people to work comfortably. There is a good wifi connection.

The first floor accommodation comprises:

the master bedroom with ensuite, fitted mirrored wardrobes and a dressing room which features two further large fitted wardrobes. There is also a small open terrace which has amazing views of the local countryside;

a very large family sitting room with feature fireplace which provides beautiful views of Turre and Mojacar.

The house benefits from oil fired central heating.

Adjacent to the Summer Kitchen and the Garden Room is an attractive saltwater pool and barbeque area which provides a wonderful outdoor space for entertaining friends and family.

In addition, a large barn of 123 meters2 with integral garage could be adapted to provide additional accommodation as either a fully self contained 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment of 4 individual bedrooms. Other options include workshop facilities and music/art studio.

At the rear of the house is a quiet private area with a well stocked garden featuring a pergola and large terraces. The property is ideal for animal lovers due to its tranquility, size and its closeness to the beautiful Sierra Cabrera.

Almeria is known to have the best winter climate in Europe.