In the beautiful valley of Velez Blanco~Almeria~Andalucia, a 5 minute drive from the town, nestled in a breathtaking landscape, on the edge of the Sierra Maria National Park we find this sympathetically restored historic home, dating back 400 years. The farmhouse is divided into two separate dwellings and has a built area of 1052 m2, 767 m2 living space, within a 100,000 m2 plot which and faces South.

The home has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms in total, which is divided between the main home and the holiday rental business. With the addition of 2 large garages, one of which was the old bodega with original vaulted ceiling. Spacious front terraces, an exquisite internal courtyard, creative studio, a private pool within a courtyard includes outdoor kitchen / bar & WC, animal shelter and feed-store, agricultural yard, central oil-fired heating system, solar hot-water heating and natural terracotta stone floors.

The property features vaulted ceilings throughout and where possible the terracotta floors have been salvaged and brought back to a beautiful standard. The rest of the flooring has been sympathetically blended with the original. Doors have been saved and restored and accent the property throughout. If you are looking to migrate to Spain to begin a new adventure with the opportunity of living in a luxury, bespoke home with the added benefit of having an income, this property is definitely for you! * Includes a Casa Rural license: perfect for yoga or meditation retreats, art/creative holidays, bird-watching etc An asphalt road leads direct to the property entrance, continue along a short track to a covered parking area for up-to 8 cars.

Once on the property one can fully appreciate the panoramic views that it enjoys in this slightly elevated situation. Look to the left as you approach the entrance of the house and you can see just below the walled patio gardens of the pool area, connected by meandering pathways. The gardens that immediately surround the home are terraced and easy maintenance with gravelled and stone walk-ways.

Mature plants, shrubs and trees are irrigated. The first part of the property is the rental side, flexible accommodation is offered here either rented as a whole or separated units. A stone wall separates the terraces from the rental. Enter the home and you understand what has been achieved in this restoration of this beautiful property.

The first room is a bright sitting/dining area, with wood-burning stove, sofas and patio windows that look out to the sweeping views. A picture window with original 400 year old shutter frames the view. Lead into the farmhouse hand-built kitchen with a central island, double marble sink and floor to ceiling bespoke units, range cooker & hood.

Via the antique door to the laundry right and shower rooms next to it. The hallway opens into the spacious sitting room with original Inglenook fireplace with wood-burner, behind it is the original wood-oven. Next the library which currently has the office just off, it can also be used as a 4th bedroom.

Arch patio windows lead out and overlook an exquisite Andaluz courtyard garden, accented in Majorelle blue. With a central water feature, with built seating area. A creative studio overlooks the internal courtyard and has been the venue for many a retreat hosted at the farmhouse. The space is bright, relaxed and allows much light to flood the area.

Back into the home and take the staircase up-to the bedrooms, the first is the master suite with adjacent dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Two further double bedrooms, one with en-suite and a family bathroom, complete the bedroom areas. Mains electric, town water and internet are connected. Agricultural. A superb home