3 bedroom duplex with mountain views -..

A well maintained and presented home suitable for full time living or as a holiday home with communal swimming pool and a short walk from the local village.

The ground floor of the property comprises an entrance hall; open plan lounge diner with doors leading to a covered terrace and garden; larger than average for this development fully fitted kitchen including white goods and extended work surfaces; double bedroom that is currently utilised as an independent dining room also with access to the terrace and garden; bathroom with bath & shower over, basin, toilet and bidet and a separate guest wc.

Accessed via the wide marble staircase there is a family bathroom with bath & shower over, basin and toilet; and two double bedrooms both with doors leading to a terrace and store cupboard and the external staircase to the roof top solarium.

Externally the south-east through south-west facing Mediterranean style gardens with a variety of fruit trees, plants and pots are of relatively low maintenance and have wonderful views of Sierra Cabrera nestled in the mountains and take sun through most of the day.

The property benefits a solar powered hot water system, air conditioning, mosquito screens, fitted wardrobes, ceiling fans, retractable sun shades on both the ground floor and first floor terraces and a private drive.

Being part of a community the property benefits use of the communal swimming pool and gardens and monthly community fees of approximately 45€.

The beaches of Mojacar, Garrucha and Vera are only 15 minutes drive away and the local village of Los Gallardos a similar length of time walk away.

Los Gallardos has a variety of bars and restaurants providing both traditional Spanish fare and English dishes too. With two small supermarkets and the weekly street market offering a large selection of fresh fruit and vegetables that's the food shopping taken care of too.

The A7/E15 is close by making travelling times to Almeria, Murcia and Alicante airports 45, 80 and 120 minutes respectively.

Golfers have a varied selection of courses to choose from in the area including Cortijo Grande in the mountains, Marina Playa on the coast, the Arizona style course at Desert Springs and the Valle del Este with 4 Hotel & Spa just a few kilometres away.

Skiing in the morning and being down on the beach in the afternoon is possible with Sierra Nevada ski resort being only approximately 2 1/2 hours away and in recent years has grown in popularity with some of the best snowfalls in Europe.

Walking, bowls and craft clubs are also plentiful so there is always something that you can get involved with should you wish to.

Los Gallardos is a popular destination for Spanish and tourists alike for the annual Three Kings celebration and re-enactment in January and also the July fiesta. The village has received considerable funding to build a new health centre, school and sports facilities with plans for a new cultural centre too.

Huerta Nueva has a good working relationship with the Ayuntamiento (Town Hall) via its network of community Presidents and villa representatives. A positive community spirit exists and people are happy to help each other without living in each other's pockets! Together, with the Ayuntamiento's funding, residents are developing a lake area that is bringing wildlife to the area and providing a pleasant environment in which to live.