Vélez Málaga Country House

Beautiful and unique country property that enjoys a peaceful location with stunning views over the tropical gardens, down to the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and across to the mountains. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a spacious covered porch, as well as a large heated pool with a covered terraced area where you can enjoy both sun and shade. Thanks to the owner´s former profession and interests, the house is extremely energy efficient, incorporating special features within the house, the garden, and the pool.

The property is accessed via electric gates leading onto a large gravel driveway with a garage and a small workshop. The driveway also leads to the front terrace and covered porch of the house. From here, steps take you down to the large heated saltwater pool and terrace area, with an attractive constructed pergola and a large wooden Bali bed. The pool has an electric solar pool cover and a special diving area where it is 2.5 meters deep. There is also an outdoor solar shower. At the back of the house there is a shady seating area, as well as some outbuildings, a workshop, greenhouses, and three 10,000-liter water deposit tanks. There is also a carport with an EV charging point.

The tropical gardens can be accessed from the driveway, with easily walkable pathways around the land. The beautiful gardens are a true labor of love. Many of the plants and trees have been grown from seedlings collected during the owner?s travels around the world over the last 20 years. They include several different types of palms, such as fox tail and Washingtonian, as well as citrus, mango, and avocado trees. There are also macadamia, fig, apple, dragon fruit, pistachio, pecan, and many other exotic varieties. The beehives provide delicious honey, and a computerized irrigation system uses water from the private well.

Back on the front terrace, the front door leads into the open-plan lounge and dining area, with ceiling fans, a wood burner, and air conditioning. The fully fitted kitchen is located next to the dining area and enjoys a pleasant view of the gardens and sea. The 4th bedroom (now used as an office) is located off the lounge. The master bedroom is accessed through the lounge into a small hallway with the walk-in closet on the right the bedroom with ceiling fan, air conditioning, and built-in wardrobe and the ensuite bathroom with whirlpool bathtub and separate shower cubicle. The other rooms are accessed through a sliding door next to the kitchen. Via a hallway you find the family bathroom, another hallway, the guest double bedroom and a twin bedroom. A hallway from here leads to the utility room, housing the washing machine, dryer, and the solar power system. A door from this utility room opens to a handy storage area, which could easily be converted into another room, and from there back out onto the covered porch. All rooms benefit from underfloor heating and a sophisticated air-conditioning system for both heating and cooling.

This property has so much to offer, with an abundance of tropical plants and trees, you can even harvest your own honey! The plot is easily accessible and the views from every corner are stunning. The house enjoys a privileged position overlooking the sea, with mountains at the back, and is extremely energy efficient thanks to special features throughout the property. The market town of Vélez-Málaga is only a short drive away, offering all the amenities you could need and more. This well-established property would make a wonderful full-time home, especially for those with a love of gardening and nature.