This beautiful country property was built in 1912 and still carries its original Spanish style. The property is situated in a lovely position with all day sun in the winter and shaded terraces in the summer. Set at the foot of the mountains and only a short drive to the coast, with amenities close by this is an excellent permanent home The area surrounding the property is ideal for walking, is very safe and the air is clean and unpolluted. The sunset and the changing colour of the mountain are a sight to see and can never be forgotten.
FINCA SONSIERRA is situation at the foot of the "El Cabezo Gordo" 2 kms from Balsicas, 8 Kms from San Javier, 30 Kms from Murcia City and 11 kms from Los Alcazares town centre. Train station at Balsicas for connections to Madrid.
Plot Size: Including property 6000 sqm.approx
Connections: Water, Electric and Agricultural water with meter. Gas for cooking and hot water.
The property comprises of: Outside garden area with main gates, large garden/patio area. Wall and gate leading to the back part of the garden with a pond and lovely almond tree. There is a vine covering a patio and an orange tree. Black and green grapes.
Entrance hall: with two chairs and a sofa. Wicker wall unit and coffee table. Ceiling beams and attractive lamp. Telephone seat and rug.
Bedroom 1: Twin beds and a wardrobe. Radiator.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds and a wardrobe. Radiator.
Lounge: with chimney and quaint window over looking back patio area and swimming pool. Steps to the kitchen and to the dining room. Original beams. These were removed, when the new roof was constructed, treated and put back in place as ornaments. Two sofas, refurbished in December, coffee table. Television unit with satellite receiver and digital receiver. Small round table with lamp. Ceiling lamp with fan. Large lounge rug. Curtains. Unit housing stereo system and 2 speakers. Wooden shelves to hold cd and tape collection. Radiator.
Office: Large built-in wardrobe with shelving. Large double pine unit. 6 draw pine unit. Wooden desk with computer, printer and Internet modem with telephone. Built-in bookshelf units. Ceiling lamp with fan. Window overlooking land. Wooden shutters and curtains. Radiator. This could be a fourth bedroom, and used as a supplement room for visitors.
Dining Room: 3 steps leading from sitting room to dining room. Wicker table with glass top and 6 matching chairs. Wooden unit with television. Pine 3 Shelf plate decoration /ornament rack. Window with blind. Outside awning. Radiator.
Door leading to guest bathroom with toilet, bath, sink and walk-in shower. Radiator.
Kitchen: Kitchen has been completely rebuilt new in March. Brand new Beechwood units with green marble effect granite work surfaces. Large hob with oven. Unit housing gas bottle. Stone/manmade fibre mix twin sink with drainer. Fridgefreezer. Dishwasher. Microwave. Rustic tile floor. Circular table. Telephone. Beamed ceiling, original beams, treated and fitted ornamentally. Radiator.
Back door leading to small sun patio with well and water deposit with a measurement of 10 x 3m. Pathway to main gates and sides.
Master Bedroom ensuite: Hallway with wall-lamp and high ceiling, leading from the kitchen with two steps down to the bedroom. Two fitted wardrobes. Double bed, bedside tables. Beautiful seagreen marble effect floor tiling. Two windows, one overlooking the orchard and one with mountain views where the sunrises. Wooden framed windows. Two steps up to the luxury-relaxing bathroom. Non-slip floor tiles. Walk-in shower. Large bath, sink, bidet and wc. In soft beige tones. Window looking to the mountain with blind and wooden shutters.
Storeroom: Was the garage, 15m x 3m houses two washing machines, chest deep freezer. Shelving and cupboard space. Central heating boiler and deposit for gas-oil fuel. (500 litre capacity) Gas water heater with spare gas bottles. Electric water heater. Back exit door to washing line area and swimming pool.
Pool Sun-lounge: Large sun-lounge, this is the most relaxing place in the world, where better to sit with your gin and tonic after a swim than in here with your friends or with some relaxing music. Purpose built stone/wood finish bar and high barstools. Aluminium sliding windows with full length curtains. Small window. Wall lights, Castillian wooden unit, sofa, two chairs and pink rug. Original barn door and natural brick wall feature. This room is situated beside the swimming pool. Shaded in the summer by Jasmine climbing plant.
Small cove with bread oven: can be used, and barbecue area, with enough seating area for 8-10 people. Shower on the wall.
Barbecue Dining Area: Under construction, roof and bbq to be built. A lemon tree, mandarin tree and two orange trees are situated in this small orchard area.
Land Area & Orchard: Trees: 95 orange, 2 lemons, 4 almond, 1 fig. 1 Olive. 1 Pear. 3 Vines. Irrigation system and natural well. Trees are separated from the horse area by a wooden fence. Circular coral for horse training.
Stables: Housing 3 horses, with space for expansion. Tack room and straw store area. The stalls have drainage and a purpose built soak way to take away waste, when the stables are washed out. Total area 72 sqm. Sliding gate to exit land. Wide enough for a tractor to enter to rotavate the land. Electric and water is connected and in use.
Workshop: Small workshop 3 x 3m with window and door.
Drainage and Water: The property is connected to mains water and agricultural water, both metered. Electric has been upgraded to serve all the supplies. There are 3 soak away pits. The main house has a 5m deep soak away pit and the original is smaller.
Roof and construction: The new extension was built in 1998 with double walls and the new roof, including ceilings, was completely rebuilt in 1999. Air-conditioning is not necessary in this property as the thickness of the walls keeps the property cool in the summer. Usually there is an evening breeze in the summer months. All windows of the property have mosquito nets, which are removable for washing and for storing in the winter. The house is centrally heated throughout.
There is an English school within 25 minutes drive, and a bus passes close by the property to take and deliver the children. Murcia Airport is just 20 minutes drive and there is a local Spanish School and medical services, a hospital is only 20 minutes drive and Torrepacheco, 8 minutes drive away, is the closest town and has a good selection of shops and services.
Extra Information: The property is completely fenced in. The land surrounding the property (outside the perimeter of the grounds) is not constructable land, it is agricultural, there are no signs that it will change. The land is given over to the production of lettuce and artichokes. The road around the property belongs to the local council and is a dirt track road. The front entrance area in front of the house has been concreted. There are 6 properties habitable with permanent Spanish residents in 4. The owners of the other two visit at weekends.
Included in the Sale: The property including the land, orchard and stables, as mentioned above is to be sold completely furnished with all fittings. Only personal items will be removed and personal furniture given as gifts. A list of items not included in the sale is available at the time of viewing. Price: Euro: 336,600. £215,400.
Please be informed that there will be the extra fees of 7% v.a.t on the declared value and 3% legal fees. This is only a guide. The property may be purchased in part payment £'s sterling or US$ To be agreed between vendor and purchaser.
Tel: (UK) 01233-840886 (Spain) 00-34-952-960543
Email: TZELEUNG@teleline.es
