Bédar, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

With extensive outdoor and indoor living spaces, when first visiting the property it does not stop delivering and will most definitely not disappoint the more discerning viewer.

Constructed in an almost crescent shape, the design of the property flows gently from room to room with the kitchen and reception rooms to one side, and the bedrooms and bathrooms to the other.

The ground floor of the property comprises a striking entrance hall off which there are bedrooms to the left, marble staircase leading to the first floor ahead, and the reception rooms to the right.

Moving through the archway to the right you step down into the large, bright living room with south facing patio doors that open on to one of the many terraces and give you your first experience of the excellent uninterrupted views this property has. It is ideally equipped with fireplace for the winter months and north facing windows for cooling in the summer.

Through a second archway at the opposite end of the living room you find the dining room with half-vaulted ceiling giving a feeling of space above and with patio doors also leading to the terrace, the indoor dining experience can effortlessly flow from inside to out.

Stepping out from the dining room onto the terrace there are external living and dining areas. The pergola covered seating area has the most breathtaking views and the dining area also has access to the kitchen.

At the west end of the property there is the large kitchen and second internal dining area. Equipped to a high specification with integrated appliances, granite work surfaces and extensive storage space the kitchen is bright and spacious with the second conservatory style dining area beyond. With Velux roof windows bringing light in from above and windows to three aspects giving 180° views of the terraces, mountains and swimming pool, the kitchen diner is a room that you could never really tire of being in.

Off the kitchen there is another of the many terraces that the property boasts. Both covered and secluded, this terrace makes another delightful outdoor dining room and a place in which to entertain or simply relax.

Returning to the double height entrance hall and the lower east side of the property there is the air conditioned master bedroom with patio doors to its own private terrace, fitted mirror front wardrobes and dressing room area, and an en suite bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, toilet and twin basins.

Finally on the lower level there is a second double bedroom also with fitted mirror front wardrobes and bathroom with bath and shower over, toilet and twin basins.

On the first floor there is a landing off which to the right there are two further double bedrooms with access to a terrace and a bathroom with bath and shower over, toilet and twin basins. To the left of the landing there is an open terrace that could be developed into a fifth bedroom.

Moving to the exterior of the property there is a 10 x 4m swimming pool with tiled terraces around it providing ample space for sun-loungers and seating areas. Of course uninterrupted mountain views come as standard.

To the side of the swimming pool there is a Summer Kitchen equipped with stone BBQ, electric oven, fridge, sink, storage cupboards and workspace. This covered area with breakfast bar and open terrace is yet another option for dining and entertaining.

Down from the Summer Kitchen there is a garden area that the currently family's children have enjoyed growing up in and is currently furnished with artificial grass, swings and a sunken trampoline so as not to detract from the look of the garden and vistas.

The last of the larger elements of the property are the annexe and driveway. The annexe with garage door to the front, open sides and feature wooden beamed ceiling is currently utilised as a lounge off which there is a storage room and toilet. With water and electric supplies to the annexe it could be developed into a self contained apartment or two en suite bedrooms.

Completing the tour of the perimeter of the property you find more gardens and seating areas, gas bottle store that powers the central heating, a chicken coop with chickens of course, and further land that could be developed and utilised as further flower beds, terraces or vegetable gardens.

Being one of only 5 properties in this spur road off El Pinar, and the only one to the south west side of it, the property is gifted with immense privacy and tranquillity. With the boundary land being beneath this tiered landscaped plot it is safe to say that the views enjoyed today will be there forever which is sometimes difficult to say of Spanish properties.

The village of El Pinar is situated between the whitewashed village of Bédar above it and the traditional working village of Los Gallardos below. Both villages offer the choice of numerous bars and restaurants, weekly street markets, banks and have most day-to-day requirements covered. Should you require them there are also doctors, pharmacy and dentist.

Within a 15 minute drive you can be in the towns of Mojácar and Garrucha enjoying the beaches and array of shops, bars and excellent restaurants offering a variety of fish, meat and international cuisine.

Airport transfers from Almería and Murcia (Corvera) are a very easy drive and take only 45 and 80 minutes with Alicante at around 2 hours. Most airlines service the airports from throughout Europe making the location accessible and appealing to many nationalities.