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Property Features
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 80m² / 861 ft² Build Size
- 10,000m² / 107,640 ft² Plot Size
- Sea views
- Urban location
- Easy access
- Water Deposit
- Solar power electric
- Sold March 2012
Cave House for Sale in Villaricos, Almería - 149,999 Euros
This is a most unusual property, a cave offering 2 bedrooms (1 ensuite), 2 bathrooms, a super lounge/kitchen/diner, an outside sheltered eating area, a garage, a large terrace, and a plot of land of 10,000 square metres. All this within 8 minutes of the coast, (& if you squint you can see the sea!) Life in a cave is very comfortable, with the ambient temperature always feeling right whatever the temperature outside. So when it's very hot outside, it's like having air conditioning, & when it's cooler in winter, it's beautifully warm. When the cave was redeveloped, The owner put in a wood burning stove, it's been used twice since installation.. The cave has mains electricity, mains water, plus the convenience of a 5,000 litre water deposit. The mains water is delivered through this system, with the advantages that it is always available, it is better quality (as it is filtered) & the pressure is very good. The property is situated just outside Los Lobos, a mere 8 minutes drive from several beach resorts. Villaricos & San Juan de los Terreros. Cuevas del Almanzora & Pulpi´are also 8 minutes away, & Vera less than 15 minutes. As you can see from the pictures, there is a large terrace, with 2 inset garden areas, & a lovely sheltered spot for serious sunbathing. The porch is shaded, making a nice spot to escape from the sun, ideal for eating al fresco, & enjoying a few glasses of wine in the evening. The main room of the cave is 35 feet long, excluding the outside shaded area. The lounge offers a comfortable sitting area, with satellite TV, & leading onto the american style kitchen, with breakfast bar in granite. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine & double sink with drainer. There is a cave-garage, about 28-30 feet deep, giving lots of storage space. This room could easily be converted into a separate studio apartment if required.
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Median Price
1,874.99€ per m²
174.19€ per ft²
Costing Breakdown
* Transfer tax is based on the sale value or the cadastral value whichever is the highest.
* Conveyancing not included
* The rates applied are the highest, and the buyer may, due to their characteristics, benefit from some tax deductions. The property D.I.A. is available at our office according to the decree 218/2005 of 11th of October that regulates the information regulation for the consumer in the purchasing-selling of property in Andalusia.
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We are an Irish owned company and trading since 2005. We are CIF registered in Spain (Number B04833737) & inscribed in the "Registro Mercantile de Almeria", AIPP regulated and CIPS - Certified International Property Specialist, we are also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® with NRDS ID: 061237049.
We offer more than just selling property. The company was formed as a combined venture between Stephen Howlett and Victoria Venturini. We have three children together (Two born in Almeria). This has provided us with experiencing many different aspects from local integration to schooling since our permanent move from Dublin, Ireland to Mojacar, Costa Almeria, Spain in 2003.
We found that our life experience was just as important as our professional. Community and lifestyle are important, so as parents, we ensure to be involved in the events and sponsor / promote many sports and youth events encouraging personal development.
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We are here to present sound, straight talking advice as we are aware how daunting when purchasing overseas property, We are known as a very pro-active and progressive agency who works for the client's benefit. International buyers make up 23.4% of the property market and the population of Mojácar as an example has grown by 2,000 (41%) since 2000.
V.I.P Almeria can offer you all types of properties ranging from new build to resale opportunities. We also hold collaborations with developers and banks to offer key ready products at vastly reduced prices.
We are a key company to this area for introduction due to our multiple property and area exhibitions throughout Europe. Our client portfolio varies between Northern European, International and Spanish. We want people to enjoy this fantastic unspoiled natural area and have assisted so many integrating to the region which has a strong cultural identity.
VIP Almeria have been awarded many titles such as 2018’s ‘Leading Real Estate Adviser, Almeria, Spain’, No matter how big, successful or renowned a business may be, it goes without saying that, away from its own pool of talent and expertise, there will always be a network of trusted advisers behind the scenes helping to inform, guide and shape the way in which it operates. This is in addition to the awards, 2017 and in 2016 when we were given the title, Real Estate Firm of the Year, this award was set up to recognise the firms which are among the best and brightest when it comes to real estate, able to flourish in this dynamic sector.
Nominated and Winner of Best Broker, Costa Almeria, Steven Howlett was named as the Almeria Area expert by A Place in the Sun. He has also been involved in over a dozen successful TV shows which continue to this day. VIP Almeria have our own profile Section on "A Place in The Sun" which showcases our property listings, adding this to all major property portals including Rightmove Overseas to name a few options on where to see our listings advertised.
Real estate can be very intimidating to people are not familiar with its complexities hence why as an agent, we have the tools and resources to shortlist options that match the criteria. We know this market and how to deliver the finished article. Buying new or older house – calculate the extra works!
Our mentality and philosophy for selling has always been the same: DO NOT PUSH. When we are with a buyer, we always let the buyer steer the ship and make the final decision. We just provide the path to get there. As an Area expert, we have the tools and resources with the life experience to assist most questions and queries during the appointment. We feel that minute you start pushing as an agent, the buyer’s natural psychological defences will go up, and they start to think that you might just be trying to make a sale. So how can clients tell that they are working with an agent who has their best interest at heart?
Look at our testimonials, these are from real people and uploaded in their own words. You can see how area focused we are to help match the criteria requested, we present options however if it is not on our portfolio, we will point you in the right direction to make an informed decision.
This year we added so many new listings to our list of captivating locations. Creating unique memories all along the coastline from Mojacar to San Juan. We have created zonal area markers between Mojacar to San Juan with every beach having its own page highlighting recommendations and properties in that part of the beach.
We will continue to promote Costa Almeria and assist buyers with help to have their lifestyle and criteria matched. Buyers are treated to “Behind-the-Scenes” cover points of interest like local amenities, things to do that suit your lifestyle and area matching. Life is not just the Beach!!
Remember it is not just the house but the location. We are the only agent in this area that will protect your freehold purchase with a 20-year title deed insurance as a gift. We offer real support and aftercare for our valued clients.
Our Sellers receive a breakdown of visits, feedback and fees payable should they consider an offer to reserve so they understand the net amounts plus comparisons of sale agreed in their neighbourhood. We also aid with all certification to be degree218 compliant.
As everyone is different in their needs and criteria; If the property you want is not already on our books, VIP Almeria are specialists in sourcing property investments to suit every need via our excellent and diligent collaborators. We use only like-minded agents with the same work ethic and who are regulated. We offer you what you want, not just what we have. This service costs you nothing extra. If you wish to consider us as a lead agent (Buyer's agent) we will be delighted to present all the options the area has, including area tours as location is so important.
Of all the services, we provide to home-buyers, one of the most essential is helping them seek out the best options available to them. Many people feel comfortable knowing that we put ourselves in their shoes and will offer insight of advantages or disadvantages in a particular area. It is important to have an entry and exit plan unless it is your forever home. We have developed some solid contacts in this area over the years, so before you commit yourself, please feel free to contact us and experience it for yourselves.
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