Restored Country Home for Sale in Aledo, Murcia, Spain

Beautifully Restored Unique Country House in Green Oasis

An opportunity to acquire what is probably the finest property situated on the slopes of the Sierra Espuna in Murcia, Spain.
A unique and substantial house set in a green oasis composed of a pine grove, many mature trees and hedges in the 7800 sq. meter finca, 1.5 kilometers from the medieval village of Aledo.
Less than 90 minutes from Alicante Airport and less than 60 minutes from San Javier-Murcia Airport.
25 minutes to the historic town of Lorca and 45 minutes to Murcia City.
Fantastic views of the Sierra mountains and Aledo village.
The fabulous beaches of the Costa Calida are less than 45 minutes drive from the property.
The house is 210 sq. meters in total, architect designed and completely reformed by an interior designer in 2002. Working closely with a landscape gardener a unique and impressive property has been created.
Entrance to the property is through wrought iron gates, circa 1920. The house is approached via an impressive tree lined drive. Parking is at the back of the house under a car port constructed of reclaimed antique pine pillars and beams.
The front verandah looking towards Aledo village and overlooking the pine grove and pool area has been crafted from antique pine beams and solid stone pillars from Almeria. The verandah has a seating area and a dining area.
Entrance to the house is through a restored antique door to the entrance hall, leading to the 40 sq. meter living room with glass french doors to verandah and overlooking the walled garden.
Kitchen is 18 sq. meters and features bespoke cherry wood fitted units, Peruvian granito work tops and stainless steel appliances - eyelevel oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and huge American side by side walk in fridge freezer. French doors and steps down to the walled garden.
Walled garden, measuring approximately 50 sq. meters, is completely private with mature trees, palms, plants and grass lawn. The dining area here is under a vine covered pergola constructed from antique pine beams. The flooring is antique stone slabs.
A 27 sq. meter room at the back of the house is currently used as a library and sitting room, with 2 storage rooms off it. This room has a huge fully restored 18th. century antique wooden door leading out to the back of the property and access to the car parking area.
Bathroom is 7 sq. meters and finished in floor to ceiling blue marble tiles. The bathroom is fitted with bath, shower, bidet and washbasin.
There are 3 good sized double bedrooms average 12 square meters - one currently used as an office and dressing room.
The 4th. bedroom is 14 sq. meters with french doors leading to an enclosed private patio area of 17 sq. meters, containing an antique pine beamed pergola.
All bedrooms lead off from a 10 meter hallway and all have views to the garden and are completely private.
The living room, kitchen and library have ceiling fans and the house is fitted with slim panel, eco efficient radiant heaters. There is an open, log burning fireplace in the living room.
Rustic, diagonally laid floor tiles throughout the house and the verandah and bedroom patio.
The gardens have been professionally landscaped and provide many different areas.
Surrounding the 12 meter x 5 meter swimmimg pool is a small pine grove and many mature trees and plants. 200 year old olive trees have also recently been planted to add dramatic effect to the garden. The low maintenance garden has an automatic watering system installed and at night is beautifully floodlit, including (when required!!!!!) one huge fir pine tree with Christmas lights.
The private walled garden is reached via the kitchen or from steps down from the verandah. This area was created in 2002 and is a unique, private and restfull feature of the property, which includes a mature eucalyptus tree, 200 year old olive tree, bamboo plants, many other mature plants, and a grass lawn.
Viewing easily arranged by contacting owners directly on telephone number (0034) 680 54 94 69
BUYING PROPERTY IN SPAIN:
The buying and selling of property in Spain is relatively simple, and completion can take place in 1 week if both parties agree. You will need to appoint an independent lawyer who will check all paperwork and then issue a new title deed called an escritura, this is then signed before a Notary at the time of transfering the property. You should allow 10% of purchase price for ALL associated costs of the purchase.