634 m² house, Lorca

This countryside retreat is set in a private location in Fontanares, Lorca, in the province of Murcia on the Costa Cálida. The property occupies 250,000 m² of land and enjoys views towards Castillo de Xiquena and the surrounding hills and mountains. The main farmhouse has a usable area of 634 m² arranged over two floors.

The property offers a total of five double bedrooms, three lounges, two kitchens, three bathrooms and an additional open-plan garden room. It also includes two self-contained apartments. The ground-floor apartment comprises a bedroom, lounge and bathroom. The first-floor apartment has been newly remodelled and offers two double bedrooms, a lounge with pellet burner, a newly fitted kitchen and a modern bathroom.

The ground-floor section includes a fully fitted kitchen with floor and wall cabinets, twin sinks, gas hob, cooker and a wood burner supplying central heating to the ground floor. The lounge connects to the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms through archways. There are fitted wardrobes, wall-mounted radiators and original concave ceilings, which help balance the indoor climate throughout the seasons. All ceilings on both floors are high, adding to the sense of space.

The first floor has been remodelled over the past two years. Its new kitchen includes wall and floor units, gas hob, oven, extractor fan, plumbing for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer. The lounge has a pellet burner. The newly fitted bathroom includes a basin with drawers, a spacious walk-in shower, WC, non-slip floor tiles, shutters and a fly screen. The floor has been rewired with new electrics.

Outside, the property features a private swimming pool with four jets, surrounding terraces with non-slip tiles and a covered outdoor kitchen with island and electrical sockets. The grounds include established gardens, almond groves and fenced pastures. The almond trees are maintained by a local farmer who also harvests the almonds.

The property also includes a stable block with two professionally built stalls, tack and feed areas, an enclosed paddock and pastures. It holds an OCA licence, which can be transferred to the new owners. Additional features include animal shelters, five separate dog kennels, a wooden lodge on its own terrace with electricity, a Contiki Bar with electricity installed and the original bread oven.

Utilities include mains electricity, water storage tanks holding over 8,000 litres, septic tanks and installed Starlink. There is ample space to install a solar system. Telephone and internet connections are possible. The property has central heating and the EPC is pending. The beach is approximately a 45-minute drive away, while shops are approximately a 5-minute drive away.