Rural Self Catering Apartments for Sale

A rare opportunity to acquire a well established and successful business that was built and has been run by the same owners for the past 16 years. The business boasts a large portfolio of both Spanish and international guests.

These rural self-catering apartments with swimming pool can be found near the Natural Park of Sierra Maria-Los Vélez in South East Spain. The property is situated in the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty easily accessible via the A92N motorway. There are four international airports within 1 hour 40 minutes drive, the nearest being Murcia only one hour drive away.

With the property being only a ten minute drive from the local town of Vélez Rubio and located in a quiet area with excellent access, guests can fully enjoy their well deserved break.

The total build area is 850 square metres and sits on a plot of 2 hectares with almond, olive, fig and pomegranate trees.

There are nine self catering apartments, bar, communal areas, 12 x 5 metre swimming pool, petanca pitch and owners accommodation. In total the apartments can accommodate up to 36 guests.

The majority of guests are from Spain and Europe but during the peak season attracts guests from all parts of the world.

There are numerous local walks and rural activities where guests can enjoy the stunning landscapes of the region of Los Velez.

Ideally located on the cusp of three provinces which boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain, the nearest within a 40 minute drive. The cultural and vibrant cities of Almeria, Murcia and Granada can be visited in a day.

The business has all required and legal licences in place (for both business and tourism). Accredited with the sustainable tourism certificate and an excellent rating on Booking.com of 9.3, together with some great Google reviews.

There is a new website from which bookings are made directly.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire an established and reputable business, which offers boundless potential to grow into various markets, and would make an ideal remote working hub for a large company.

This stunning self catering accommodation is competitively priced in an up and coming location.

Offers in the region of 850,000 Euros.

The price includes the property, including the plot, the company which is a `Sociedad Limitada`with all licences for trading etc, fixtures and fittings (apart from the owners personal items).

The villages of Vélez Rubio, Vélez Blanco, Chirivel and María as well as the natural park of Sierra María – Los Vélez make up the region of Los Vélez.

The market town of Vélez Rubio is the largest of the four towns. Nestled at the foot of the Mahimón mountain dominated by the Encarnación Church, a National Historical Monument built in the 18th century on top of the remains of what was the San Pedro church.

Vélez Rubio is a town that retains its heritage, culture and traditions. There are cafes, bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets and a weekly street market where one can buy locally produced fruit, vegetables, meats and cheeses.

There is a tourist office and the local museum has a collection of pieces found in the Los Vélez area and comprises a sequence of materials from the most primitive phase of Prehistory to contemporary historic objects of the popular ethnographic culture.

There is a doctors surgery and local schools including pre school nurseries, primary and secondary schools and institutes for international baccalaureate preparing students for university.

Designated a Natural Park in 1987, the Sierra Maria Los Vélez is a haven for walkers, ornithologists and anyone interested in nature. The park covers an area of more than 22,500 hectares with the largest gathering of birds of prey per square kliometre in Andalucia.

The Castillo de Fajardo, better known as the castle of Vélez Blanco, sits upon a spur of the Mount Mahimon above the town. The castle appears on many postcards, books and publications for the province of Almeria.

The region of Los Vélez is the largest producer of organic almonds in the world. The region also produces olive oil, cereal cops, cured hams and there is an award winning organic vineyard 12 kms from the property.

The region of los Vélez is at a crossing point between the provinces of Almeria, Murcia and Granada making day visits to these cities an easy option.

Less than an hours drive to the Pulpí Geode, also known as the Giant Geode, one of the largest crystal caves ever found, and the largest accessible geode in the world.

There are several Casa Rurales (large houses for groups) and quite a few B&B.s in the area but no other business of the same scale.

Total build area: 850 square metres. The property sits on a plot of 2 hectares with almond, olive, fig and pomegranate trees.

The property comprises a total of nine self-catering apartments. Three one bedroom apartments, one of which has been adapted for disabled use, and six two bedroom apartments.

All apartments have heating and air conditioning. They are self contained and have kitchen, lounge/diner, bathrooms with bath and/or shower, bedrooms with 2m long beds. All beds are adaptable and can be easily adjusted to double beds or twin beds. Travel Cots and small beds (for children up to the age of 5) are also available.

Apartments 1&2 are split level with kitchen, lounge, diner on the lower floor and full bathroom and bedroom upstairs. Fabulous views of the Mahimon and La Muela mountains.

Apartment 3 is a ground floor apartment that has been adapted for disabled use.

Apartment 4, 5 and 6 are two bedroom apartments on the ground floor.

Apartments 7, 8 and 9 are two bedroom apartments on the first floor. These three apartments have false balconies in the bedrooms.

BBQ´s are available for guests to use.

There is an outdoor seating area on the first floor with views of the Mahimon and La Muela mountains and surrounding countryside.

There are outdoor table and chairs for each apartment for al fresco dining.

Communal areas include:

Reception with information about the surrounding area, books, maps etc.

Bar offering guests drinks, ice creams, coffee and light breakfasts.

Potential to increase sales through offering food.

Two large rooms, one with table tennis table and the other with seating.

These two rooms together with the bar area are used by group bookings for guests to eat, drink and socialise together.

There is ample space to incorporate a restaurant in the public areas.

Table tennis table, books, childrens toys, board games….

Two toilets, one of which is adapted for disabled use.

A 12×5 metre swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Two store rooms on the first floor. One for laundry with racking for storing linen and towels and the other for cleaning products and washing machine.

The business currently uses a local laundry service for cleaning all linen and towels.

A store room downstairs for maintenance equipment, tools etc.

The property has all amenities including electric and mains water.

Internet and Wifi throughout the building.

Owners accommodation with lounge, kitchen/ diner downstairs and bathroom and two bedrooms upstairs.

WE ARE NICK KERSHAW AND HEIDI GRANTHAM, PROUD OWNERS OF THIS PROPERTY AND BUSINESS FOR THE PAST 16 YEARS. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RECEIVING MORE INFORMATION OR WOULD LIKE TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW THE PROPERTY

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